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INDIA
OFFICIAL VISA
DIPLOMATIC VISA

*please see the additional info section below*
Consular Jurisdiction applies to all Indian visas. Jurisdiction is based on applicants state of residence. Pay close attention to highlighted notes and feel free to contact us in case you have any questions.

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4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 104
Arlington, Virginia 22203

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Office 703-524-1808
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Official/Diplomatic- US Citizens

1. Valid and Signed Passport Passport must have one blank visa page and be valid 6 months beyond stay.
 - Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas
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2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background
- Size  2x2


- Glasses may not be worn on photographs
3. Visa Application Form
All documents listed below must be submitted
- Applications not completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa
-Please do not leave any field blank and answer each question in detail

- If a field is not applicable- put N/A or None

Indian visa applications must be perfect, errors, omissions and mistakes cannot be edited or fixed, application will need to be retyped and signed once again.

Online visa application:

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/Registration
india_new_supplement_2024__1_.pdf
File Size: 144 kb
File Type: pdf
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detailsdcindia.pdf
File Size: 60 kb
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4. State Department - Cover Letter- must be original letter from specific office, please contact us for more information
Name, Title, Purpose( nature of
visit and  contact in country), and Dates of Travel 
4. Travel Itinerary
Itinerary from  airline or travel agency indicating the following
- Applicants Name
- Dates of
travel(to and from country)

It is recommended that tickets not be  purchased or confirmed until the visa has been issued. 
5. Agency Letter- US Entity
Letter from Agency - the signature must be original and the letter must be on company letterhead.
- Nature of Business to be performed
-Name and Address of your
reference that will be visited
-Dates of intended visit
-Guarantee of return transportation and financial guarantee for the visit

- Signed by an officer or manager(not to be
signed by visa applicant)

**2 copies needed
6. Invitation Letter
A letter of invitation from sponsor (host company) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel.
 
The letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information.

- Letter must be addressed to the Embassy of 
India



6. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that
includes  basic info as well as  travel and shipping specifics

Download Form here:
2024_sc_passport_work_order_copy.pdf
File Size: 478 kb
File Type: pdf
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7. Non-US Citizen
Please submit a clear copy of applicants green card or US Visa and copy of I-94
- B1/B2 US Tourist Visa is not a valid option
- You may print the electronic version of your I-94 by following this link:
 https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/

 
NEXT STEPS........
1. Gather the passport, documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX.  (We recommend a courier that allows you to track the package).

2. Once we receive the package, we will verify the documents and submit them to the appropriate Consulate.  (Should we need any additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you).
Processing Time  4-5 weeks per approval
Period of stay Consular Discretion
Validity Consular Discretion
SC Fee $350.00
Embassy Fee Gratis- No fee

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • As a general rule, each Consulate has the right to request more documents or request an in-person interview.  The validity of the visa is the sole discretion of the Consulate. Due to unexpected backlogs the Consulate may increase their processing time without notice. Certain nationalities or passport holders may result in additional processing time, this is determined by the Consulate. SC-Passport and Visa  is not responsible for delays resulting in Consulate matters.   MO

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corporate Responsibility
    • SC Blog
  • Passports
    • First Time Passport- Adult (16 yrs and older)
    • First Time Passport-Minor (under 16 yrs of age)
    • Passport Renewal- Adult
    • Adding Pages- Passport
    • Name Change/Amendment- Passport
    • Lost/Stolen- Passport
    • 2nd Valid- Passport
    • Damage/Mutilated-Passport
    • Official/Diplomatic Passport
  • Visas
  • Legalizations
  • Contact Us