All U.S. citizens planning to visit India must aquire a visitor's visa.
The exotic nature of India, with its rich and unique culture, has made it a desired destination for many American travelers. A visiting visa for India is the same as a tourist visa. The visiting visa/ tourist visa applies to persons who will not be working or conducting business in India, and will be going to experience India.
Instructions
1. Log onto the Indian Visa website at Travisa (see recourses section). The Indian Embassy is outsourcing most visas processing to Travisa. You will have to go through this website in order to complete the visa application and have it processed.
2. Start the application. Click on the link at the top of the page called "Get an Indian Visa."This will redirect you to a new page. Click on the box in the middle of the page that says "Start a New Application."
3. Decide whether you would like to apply by mail or apply in person. The application will have to be processed in person if you need it expedited. Otherwise by mail is the most convenient and recommended option.
4. Click on the "Apply by mail " link. Select "Tourist visa" when it asks what kind of visa you are applying for. You cannot say longer than six months, and you will not be conducting business or working of any kind. Complete the last three questions about residency and citizenship information.
5. Fill out the online application. The application will require you to create a login account with an email address. There will be several simple questions on it regarding you passport information, residence information, and citizenship information. You must pint and sign the application and turn it in with the other required documents.
6. Gather all of the required documents. These documents will include two passport-style photographs, photocopy of proof of address (this can be determined by government issued ID with an address on it), photocopy of birth certificate, a passport (the real thing, not a photocopy) with at least six months left before expiration after the issue date of the visa and with at least two blank pages, and a money order for the appropriate amount of the processing fees (including mailing fees).
7. Submit your request. Send all documents to the address provided on the website for the center nearest you. Or submit the application in person at a Travisa office. Office locations are available on their website.
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