**NOTE:** Submissions for the Houston, Consulate of India for the sticker Tourist and Business Visa inserted into your passport include residents of the States:
Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Nebraska.
For other Jurisdictional processing, as you fill out the online application for a sticker Tourist/ Business visa, the application will generate for the proper Consulate General/ Mission. For all jurisdictions, please consult additional information.
For requirements/ Information for Minors, please consult additional information.
There are different types of visas for India, and each has its requirements, processing time and fees. Please click on the visa type that fits your needs.
Over 150 countries including the USA have two main options to enter India; India Business & Tourist eVisa, and India Business & Tourist Sticker Visa.
The eVisa is valid for 1 year ONLY with Multiple entries.
The sticker visa is valid for 5 years with multiple entries. There is no option for a 10-year visa at this time. For sticker Visas inside the passport, the passport with the visa will be shipped to the applicant’s home address provided on the Driver’s license directly from the Consulate upon completion.
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Submit physical passport book. Must have two blank congruent visa pages when opened.
NOTE: For Non U.S. Citizens Applicant must submit a Copy of their Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in the USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Please download, fill out and scan color PDF of the application
Please complete the forms in the below additional links that are required by the designated India visa facilitator.
NOTE: For Minors
NOTE: A copy of the applicants drivers license – Applications will not be accepted without a valid copy.
NOTE: Naturalized U.S. Citizens who are of Indian origin, must provide School Diploma, Birth Certificate and a photo copy of his or her Indian Passport. (Please call for more information regarding India renunciation)
NOTE: The Application Form should be printed on 2 separate sheet of paper, no front to back print out will be accepted.
NOTE: Please make sure that the Application Form prints completely with the port of entry and exit completely printed at the bottom as well as the bar code.
Two UPDATED passport photos (size 2×2), white background
1 Year/5 Year VISA
Fees
1 Year eVisa: $105.00
5 Year sticker visa: $290.00
**Non-US Nationals vary in price**
**For Employment Visa fees, please email Cynthia@samspassport.com**
Sam’s Service Fees: $300
NOTE: Each visa fee will incur a money order fee of $5.00 that will be added to your invoice
NOTE: 10-year Visas are no longer granted.
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