How to Get Your India Travel Visa

Individuals planning a trip to India will find along with your passport, you need a travel visa for entry to the country. There are business and tourist class travel visas required, depending on the nature of your trip.  Here are some common questions about getting your visa to India.

Can Texas Tower process visas in all jurisdictions?
Yes! However if you are within the jurisdiction of Houston, we do charge an extra fee. You can read more about that here.

What is the average processing time for an Indian visa?
You will need to allow 10-business-days once the application has been submitted by us.  Some applications can take 3 weeks to process.

Is there a way to get rush service?
Due to the detailed nature of the visa process, there is no rush service available. The standards for acquiring a travel visa from the Embassy are very exacting and something as small as the signature on your passport not matching the signature on your visa application exactly can result in your visa application being denied.

May I get the visa upon arrival in India?
Although many countries let you obtain your visa upon arrival, India currently does not.

I was born in India, can you process my travel visa for India?
Unfortunately, we may not be able to help you. You will most likely need to apply at the Embassy in person if you were born in India, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka.

What will I need for a travel visa to India for business?
Here is everything you will need,

• One completed India visa application. This application must be completed online, printed and then signed. Please apply at the USA office within your jurisdiction for a “12 month” multiple visa validity.
• All visa applicants are now required to fill out and sign this additional particulars form.
• One completed India CKGS Disclaimer Form
• Two passport-type photos (if you wear eyeglasses please remove for photo).
• One copy of proof of residency (driver’s license). The license address must match the address on the application exactly.
• One copy of your birth certificate if less than 18 years of age Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
• Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of the green card or US Visa and I-94 If you are naturalized citizen please include a copy of your naturalization certificate
• One copy of the flight itinerary
• Detailed company business letter on company letterhead – the Business letter must state the request for visa length(12 months). The letter must include the information provided in this example provided by the Indian Embassy.
• One invitation from the host in India. Invitation must state the request of visa length (12 months). This may be a faxed or email attachment.
•  Texas Tower order form
• Copy of passport.
  Articles of Incorporation from the company in India.

What documents do I need to get a tourist travel visa for India?
Just like the business visa for India, we have put together a handy list for everything you need to make an application for your visa a breeze.

• One completed India visa application. This application must be completed on-line, printed and then signed. Please apply at the USA office of your jurisdiction for a “6 month” multiple visa validity. You must write “None” not “NA” on your application. Writing NA=rejection.
• All visa applicants are now required to fill out and sign this additional particulars form.
• One completed India CKGS Disclaimer Form
• Two passport-type photos (if you wear eyeglasses please remove for photo)
• One copy of proof of residency (driver’s license). The license address must match the address on the application exactly.
• One copy of your birth certificate if less than 18 years of age If you are naturalized citizen please include a copy of your naturalization certificate
• Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of the green card or US Visa and I-94
• One copy of the flight itinerary
• Copy of passport
• Texas Tower order form

  If you have a question about getting your passport or visa to India, call our office at 713-874-1420 or just send your question to @txtpassportvisa on Twitter or Texas Tower on Facebook.