How To Get Your India Visa in San Antonio

India is a nation rich with culture, fantastic food and entertainment, and so much more to offer any traveler. Whether you’re a US resident going to India for business or pleasure, it’s a beautiful country well worth exploring. Before you go, though, make sure to have an up-to-date passport and a visa handy! The requirements are fairly similar for both business and tourism, but there are quite a few differences to take note of. Here’s what you need for your India visa:

For Tourism:

• A completed, printed, and signed India visa application that must then be taken to your local US visa processing office for a 6-month multiple visa validity request.
• A completed additional particulars form
• A filled out India CKGS Disclaimer Form
• Two passport-type photos (again, make sure you take off your glasses first!)
• A copy of your driver’s license for proof of residence. The address must match the address on your application.
• A copy of birth certificate if under 18. Naturalized citizens must include their naturalization certificate.
• A passport with at least six months validity after the end of your trip and a blank visa page.
• US residents who are not citizens must provide a copy of their green card or copies of their US visa and I-94
• A copy of your flight itinerary
• A copy of your passport

For Business:

• A completed India visa application that is filled out online, printed, and signed. Take this form to your local visa processing office for a 12-month multiple visa validity request.
• A filled out additional particulars form for visa services
• A completed India CKGS Disclaimer Form
• Two passport-type photos (make sure to take off your glasses first!)
• A copy of your driver’s license for proof of residence. The address must match the address on your application.
• A copy of your birth certificate (if under 18)
• If you are a non-US passport holder, be sure to send a copy of your green card or US Visa and I-94. If naturalized, include your naturalization certificate.
• Passport with at least 6 months validity after the end of your trip and one blank visa page
• A copy of your flight itinerary
• A detailed business letter on company letterhead that states the requested length of the visa.
• An invitation from your host in India that states the requested length of the visa. This can be faxed or emailed.
• Articles of incorporation from the company in India.
• One invitation from host in India. Invitation must state the request of visa length (12 months). This may be a faxed or email attachment.
• A copy of your passport

For more information and links to the forms you will need for your India visa, check out our comprehensive article on it here. For all of your US passport and visa needs, including obtaining and expediting your India visa, call Texas Tower Houston at 713-874-1420. We are ready and eager to assist you.