CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA

540 Arguello Blvd., San Francisco, Ca-94118

Phone Nos. 415 668 0657 /  668 0662 / 668 0692

 Fax No. (415) 668 9764

 

APPLICATION FORM FOR VISA

 

Note : Please carefully read the instructions  given overleaf to avoid delays. Incomplete or incorrectly filled out applications are liable to be rejected.

 

PASTE 2” x 2”

 

 

(FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY)

PHOTO HERE

 

1.   Visa fee received : $

 

 

3.   Visa No. :

 

FRONTAL VIEW

 

 

2.   Screened by  :

4.    Length/Type of Visa :

 

(COLOUR OR B&W)

 

 

5.   Date of Issue :

 

 

Part A                                      (To be filled by all Visa applicants)

1.   Mr./Mrs./Ms. Last Name :                                                               First :                                                Middle :

2.   Previous Names (If any) :                                                3.   Father’s/Husband’s Name :

4.   Place of Birth (City) :                                                            (State/Province) :                        Country :

5.   Date of Birth :                              6. Present Nationality :                                                   7.  Any Other Nationality :                                                            (Day/Month/Year)                                                                                                               (Present Or Previous)

8.   Address in USA (Street) :

City :                                                              Zip :                                         Phone No. (          )

9.     Passport No. :                                     Date of Issue :                                       Issued By :

10.  Profession (Details of present Employment) :

11.   Children included in Applicant’s Passport : (Number)

Name :                                                       Place & Date of Birth                                Sex : M / F              Relationship :

Name :                                                       Place & Date Of Birth                                Sex : M / F              Relationship :

12.   Have you ever been refused a Visa to India in Tte past : Yes / No

        If yes, details :

13.   Arrival/Departure Dates of any previous visits to India :

14.   No. of Entries required : Single / Double /             15.   Countries from which Entry

                                              Triple / Multiple                      into India will be made :

16.   Purpose of Journey : Transit / Tourist / Business / Education / Any Other (Specify)

17.   Period for which Visa is required :  6 Months / 1 Year / 10 Years

18.   Places in India  to be visited :

19.   Approx. Date of Departure From USA :                         20.   Approx. Date of arrival in India :

21.   Port of first Entry into India :                                       22.   Port of final Departure from India :

 

        Part  B :                                         (To be filled by all applicants for Visa)

                               

23.   I, Mr./Mrs./Ms/_______________________________________ hereby undertake that I shall utilize my visit to India for the purpose for which visa has been applied and shall not arrive in India, try to obtain employment or set up business or extend my stay for any other purpose. I fully understand that if any of the particulars above are found to be incorrect or if any information is found to have been withheld, the visa is liable to be canceled at any time.

 

          Date :

          PLACE :                                                                            (Signature of Applicant)___________________________

(Applicants returning to India and those seeking other than Tourist Visa may also complete ‘Part C’ on page 2)

 Contd. on page 2

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Part : C     (For applicants returning to India and those seeking other than Tourist Visas)

24.   Whether holding valid `No Objection to return to India’ endorsement : Yes  / No. And if so, give particulars :

25 A.  Names & addresses of       1. ___________________________________________________________________________________

            two references in USA :   2 ___________________________________________________________________________________

 

     B.   In India :                          1. ___________________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________________________

 

                                                                                                                               (Signature of Applicant) ___________________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE VISA APPLICANTS

A.      PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS OR TYPE.

B.      Mode & Timings :

1              Application at counter - Visa applications filed till 10.30 a.m. are serviced and normally delivered at 1.30 p.m. and those filed between 10.30 and 1.00  p.m. are serviced and normally delivered at 4.30 p.m.

2.              Applications through overnight mail - Efforts are made to service and return the passport the following working day provided applications are accompanied by overnight mail fee of $ 14.00 for return (for delivery to hawaii overnight fee is $ 19.00) in addition to visa fee. The overnight mail fee check should also be payable to Consulate General of India. Account numbers and COD’s are not acceptable.

3.              Applications through ordinary mail  - Normally visa applications received through ordinary mail are processed and returned within seven working days of their receipt. Please send self addressed and stamped certified mail envelope with receipt and form for certified mail duly filled in or send # 3.00 towards mailing charges.

C.      TYPES OF VISAS, VISA FEES & REQUIREMENTS :

 

 

Type Of Visa

Visa Fee

Requirements / Remarks

1.

Six Months Visa

(Multiple Entry)

 50.00

Six months visa is valid for six months from the date of issue

2.

One Year Visa

(Multiple Entry)

 70.00

One year visa is valid for one year from the date of issue

3.

One Year Student/

Business Visa

(Multiple Entry)

 70.00

Business visa applications should be submitted in duplicate and should be accompanied by a letter from business organization which the applicant represents. Similarly for Student Visas letter of admission in a School/College, and NOC from Ministry of Health for Medical/Para Medical Courses and from Ministry of Human Resources Development for Engineering Courses are  also required.

 

 

 

 

4.

Visas With Validity

Between One & Ten Years

120.00

Such visas are valid for period indicated from the date of issue

5.

Transit Visa

 25.00

Transit visa is issued for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel through india to reach his ultimate destination and cannot be used for purposes of tourism/ business etc. (confirmed air-tickets for onward journey out of india must be produced for getting a transit visa)

 

Note : The above fees include a visa processing charge of $ 20.00 introduced w.e.f. November 1, 1994

 

D.      Visa fee payment mode : All visa fees and mailing charges are payable by cashier’s check or money order. Fees for applications filed at the counter can be paid in cash also. An additional outstation processing fee of US $ 10.00 is charged when visas and other consular services are rendered outside San Francisco by visiting consular teams. Please do not send cash when you send your applications through mail.

E.       Requirements for tourist visa : 1. Application form duly filled in. 2. One 2”x2” photograph. 3. Valid passport.

F.       Requirement for applicants other than U.S. citizens : a photocopy of your resident alien/temporary residence/ employment authorization card or a copy of approved U.S. visa petition.

G.      Certain cases such as visits to restricted/protected areas, long term stay, research projects, studies etc. need to be processed with authorities in India and may take around three months. Additional forms (in triplicate with three photos) have to be filled in for obtaining permit for restricted/protected area.

H.      Applicants should note that if any relevant information is withheld or is incorrect, the visa is liable to be refused or cancelled, if already issued.

I.        Fee once received cannot be refunded, even if the application is withdrawn or visa is refused. The fact that an application for visa has been made does not guarantee that visa will be granted.

J.       Please ensure that you send your valid passport with this application for the stamping of visa. (Visas for India are not issued on separate visa sheets).

K.      Consular jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, San Francisco: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.