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Tourist Visa: · TOURIST VISA CHECKLIST:

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification.
• Duly filled online Application form* and
• you have allowed one working day before the making an appointment.
• UK passport holder need to ensure that they have filled in the nationality correctly - as United Kingdom. Appointment system does not recognize the below nationalities
• UK British Dependant Territories Citizen
• UK British National (Overseas)
• UK British Overseas Citizen
• UK British Protected Person
• UK British Subject
• Employer’s letter addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates stating the purpose
• Media Related professionals who are Self Employed need to provide an Undertaking letter stating no Professional related activities would be undertaken during the stay in India.
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.
• A copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both the parent’s names.
• Consent letter addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates signed by both the parents
• Photocopy of Parent’s passports along with the copy of their current Indian Visa, if already holding one. If parents are Indian citizens, copy of the resident status in the UK would be required.
• In case of Divorce, Child Custody Letter from court in respect of the child is required.
• In case of Single Parent, Solicitor’s Letter and Child Benefit letter will be required.
• In case of Minor’s Application/Declaration either of the parents can sign the application form.

Biometric enrolment is mandatory for issue of 5 years Tourist visa.

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

with signatures.(Printed and duly signed)

*All applicants are requested to make an appointment before visiting our centers to submit their visa applications. Applicants holding dual nationality, while filling up the online application form, should select the current nationality as the nationality of origin. Same nationality details need to be filled in the section B & British or the second nationality passport details to be filled in the field ‘Any other Passport/Identity Certificate held’, in the same section.

In case you are unable to make an appointment kindly ensure:

In case if the nationality has been chosen as any of the above, kindly fill up a new application form and make an appointment using the new application form reference number(GBR..).

High Commission of India and its respective Consulates in Birmingham and Edinburgh have introduced mandatory biometrics enrolment programme for specific visa categories with effect from 19 August 2016 Applicants whose applications fall under this requirement are requested to apply in person to submit their biometric details with prior appointments - Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for more details.

For Media related Professionals, Police or Armed Forces, Commercial Pilots/Crew Members, Charity/Social Workers, Researchers, and Priest going to India for Tourism-

of travel

The above letters should be provided on the letter head of the company and addressed to High Commission of India and its respective Consulates.

All foreign Journalists need to apply for a Journalist visa, regardless of purpose of visit.  For instance, a foreign Journalist visiting India for Tourism should also apply for a Journalist visa.   All such applicants are required to apply along with a letter from their organization describing clearly the job title of the applicant and the nature of their work and whether they are travelling on work or as tourists.  Visa application will not be accepted in absence of this supporting letter.

For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality.

For Minor Child (Under 16 Years of age):

Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification
• Filled application form* and
• A copy of the signed Letter of Invitation for the Conference from organiser in India.
• A copy of the letter from the Institution represented in the UK.
• A copy of event clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (GoI).
• Administrative approval of the Nodal Ministry, Government of India (GoI).
• Political clearance from the M/O External Affairs, Government of India (GoI).
• Clearance from the concerned State Government (s).
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

(all the columns of the form are mandatory and must be filled).

For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality:

Please click here to know the additional documents required from persons holding a NON -UK Passport or Originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or China (PDF checklist ↗).

Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification
• Filled application form* and
• One original signed letter from the company in UK & one Letter of invitation from an Indian Company Both the letters need to contain the below information:
• Addressed to High Commission of India or Consulate General of India, Birmingham, or Consulate General of India, Edinburgh.
• Letters need to on the company’s headed paper
• Letters need to be signed by authorised signatory of the company, proxy signature are not acceptable
• Purpose of Visit
• Applicants Name
• Passport number
• Start & Expiry date of the passport
• Duration of stay in India (per trip -if applicable). .
• Copy of the Registration papers of Company/Companies in India
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.
• Letter from the parent sponsoring organisation in UK on company's letter head indicating the nature of the applicant's business, reasons for Urgent Business Visa, probable duration of stay, validity of visa applied for, places and organisation to be visited and a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses.
• Letter from the sponsoring organization in India on company letterhead indicating the nature of applicant's business, reasons for Urgent Business Visa, probable duration of stay, validity of visa applied for, places and organisation to be visited and a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses.
• Two years residence proof in UK (i.e. utility bill-water, gas, electricity, council tax or Indefinite stay stamp or Agreement papers if staying as tenant] in the case of applicants applying on their country of Origin Passport

Biometric enrolment is mandatory for issue of 5 years Business visa.

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

(all the columns of the form are mandatory and must be filled).(Printed and duly signed)

Please click here to know the additional documents required from persons holding a NON -UK Passport or Originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or China. (PDF checklist ↗)

Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality

Documents required for Urgent Business Visa In addition to the above documents, below listed documents are required.

Please Note: Since reference are required to be made to concerned authorities in respect of Non- UK residents for less than 2 years and Pakistani nationals/Pakistani origin applicants, this facility of same day Urgent Visa is not available to them. They may apply in normal course.Please Note:That this list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee a visa. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to ask for further documentation where necessary.

Transit Visa:

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50*50 size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification
• Filled application form and
• Evidence of onward and return travel to India - confirmed air ticket for onward and return journey.
• Surrender Certificate + Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) (Previous Indian Nationals).
• Indian Origin Applicant: Indian Origin Proof + Birth Certificate
• Spouse based application: Spouse Indian Origin Proof + Registered marriage certificate

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

. (Printed and duly signed)

Please click here to know the additional documents required from persons holding a NON -UK Passport or Originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or China. (PDF checklist ↗)Please click here to find the documents required for Minors (children below 16 years of age (PDF checklist ↗)

For all applicants of Indian Origin/Applicants who held Indian Passport kindly provide the below

Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

Medical Escort Visa:

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50*50 size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification
• Filled application form* and
• Relevant letters signed and stamped from the hospital concerned in India as well as UK.
• Indian Hospital Registration certificate.(Mandatory)
• Declaration by the patient or an immediate family member (Medical Escort Visa).(.(Mandatory)
• Relevant letters signed and stamped from the hospital concerned in India should be provided on the letter head of the hospital/organisation with  applicant’s details. The letter should be addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates.
• Declaration by the patient or an immediate family member
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• lf travelled to India before, please provide your  previous Passport with Indian Visa.
• A copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both the parent’s names.
• Consent letter addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates signed by both the parents
• Photocopy of Parent’s passports along with the copy of their current Indian Visa, if already holding one. If parents are Indian citizens, copy of the resident status in the UK would be required.
• In case of Divorce, Child Custody Letter from court in respect of the child is required.
• In case of Single Parent, Solicitor’s Letter and Child Benefit letter will be required.
• In case of Minor’s Application/Declaration either of the parents can sign the application form.

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

. (Printed and duly signed)

Please click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a UK Passport or Originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or China.  (PDF checklist ↗)

For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality

For Minor Child (Under 16 Years of age):

Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

Medical Visa:

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50*50 size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification
• Filled application form and
• Relevant letters signed and stamped from the hospital concerned in India as well as UK.(Mandatory)
• Indian Hospital Registration certificate.(Mandatory)
• Relevant letters signed and stamped from the hospital concerned in India should be provided on the letter head of the hospital/organisation with applicant’s details. The letter should be addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates.
• Duly filled
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• If travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.
• In case of Minor’s Application/Declaration either of the parents can sign the application form.

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

. (Printed and duly signed)

Please click here to know the additional documents required from persons holding a NON -UK Passport or Originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or China. (PDF checklist ↗)

For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality

Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested

Important Information:

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification
• Filled application form and
• Invitation/admission letter for short-term courses like yoga, mountaineering, spiritual courses etc.
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested)
• lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.
• A copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both the parents’ names.
• Consent letter addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates signed by both the parents
• Photocopy of Parent’s passports along with the copy of their current Indian Visa, if already holding one. If parents are Indian citizens, copy of the resident status in the UK would be required.
• In case of Divorce, Child Custody Letter from court in respect of the child is required.
• In case of Single Parent, Solicitor’s Letter and Council Benefit letter will be required.

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

(all the columns of the form are mandatory and must be filled). (Printed and duly signed)

Duly filled

Please click here to know the additional documents required from persons holding a NON -UK Passport or Originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or China (PDF checklist ↗).

For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality

For Minor Child (Under 16 Years of age)

In case of Minor’s Application/Declaration either of the parents can sign the application/declaration form

The Invitation/Supporting letters should be provided on the letter head of the company/organisation with applicants details (Name and passport number) and addressed to High Commission of India and its respective Consulates.

Student Visa:

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50*50 size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification
• Filled application form* and
• Letter of admission from a recognised Indian educational institution with duration of the course.
• Bonafide letter from the school/college.
• Receipt of fee paid to the school/college.
• Document showing financial support for the tuition fee and stay in India.
• High Commission of India and its respective Consulates in Birmingham and Edinburgh have introduced mandatory biometrics enrolment programme for
• A copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both the parent’s names.
• Consent letter addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates signed by both the parents
• Photocopy of Parent’s passports along with the copy of their current Indian Visa, if already holding one. If parents are Indian citizens, copy of the resident status in the UK would be required.
• In case of Divorce, Child Custody Letter from court in respect of the child is required.
• In case of Single Parent, Solicitor’s Letter and Child Benefit letter will be required.
• In case of Minor’s Application/Declaration either of the parents can sign the application form.
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

(all the columns of the form are mandatory and must be filled). (Printed and duly signed)

Duly filled

specific visa categories

with effect from 19 August 2016 Applicants whose applications fall under this requirement are requested to apply in person to submit their biometric details with prior appointments - Please

for more details.

Note: Scholars, students or trainees who wish to travel to India for an internship as part of their curriculum, but have not completed their graduation/post-graduation should apply for a Student visa supporting their application with the documents advised on this page.

Please click here to know the additional documents required from persons holding a NON -UK Passport or Originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or China. (PDF checklist ↗)

For Minor Child (Under 16 Years of age):

For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality

Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit/send the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification
• Duly filled and signed application form* and
• Duly filled
• Duly filled
• Copy of an employment contract signed by both parties. The contract should have a specific clause for payment of income tax in India.
• An invitation letter from India (addressed to the High Commission of India or Consulate) confirming that the applicant will be paid a salary in India or the UK.
• In case the applicant is applying for a second-time or renewal of an employment visa, a copy of Form 16 (tax paid in India) must also be attached along with other requisite documents.
• Copy of the Registration papers of Company/Companies in India offering the Employment.
• Copy of educational qualification documents
• For foreigners intending to visit for honorary work (Without Salary) with Registered NGOs in India to apply for ‘Employment Visa’ are required to submit the following documents:
• Proof of his/her Employment letter/ Invitation Letter for Voluntary Work from Registered NGO.
• Name and Place of work in India and
• Duration of the Voluntary Work.
• For fashion designers to be employed in the Handicraft sector
• For Employment under YPS scheme
• Completely Filled application form with 2 Photographs. (2 inchX2 inch)
• Passport with minimum six months validity
• Copy of Passport.
• Bank Statement showing minimum £2500 in account
• Copy of Degree/Under Graduate Degree/Diploma Certificate from recognised university in UK
• Police Clearance Certificate (UK)
• Declaration that applicant has not previously obtained visa under YPS scheme.
• For Employment in Journalism and the Media Sector:
• Duly filled undertaking form from the Employer in India
• For Company employing foreign workers in the IT software and IT- enabled services sector :
• Declaration from the Sponsor in its Letter Head duly signed that their Company is/are IT/ITeS Company.
• Declaration/Confirmation from the Sponsor in its letter Head that the Company is/are Export Oriented Unit (EOU) or a Software Technology Park of India (STPI) unit. A registration Number is required.
• High Commission of India and its respective Consulates in Birmingham and Edinburgh have introduced mandatory biometrics enrolment programme for
• For foreign engineers/technicians coming to India for installation and commissioning of equipment/machines/tools in terms of the contract for the supply of such equipment/machines/tools should be mentioned.
• For foreign nationals deputed for providing technical support/services, transfer of know-how/services for which the Indian company pays fees/royalty to the foreign company should be mentioned.
• Within the Employment Visa regime, a separate visa regime for foreign nationals coming to India for the execution of projects in power and steel sectors, to be labelled as Project (‘P’) visa has been introduced. The Project Visa will cover only the POWER AND STEEL SECTORS initially. All the applicant applying under this category are required to fill the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FORM (PDF checklist ↗), apart from the regular application forms.
• Ethnic Cooks
• Language teachers (other than English language teachers)
• Translators and staff working for the concerned Embassy/High Commission in India
• Voluntary workers going to India for honorary work.
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• If travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.
• A copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both the parent’s names.
• Consent letter addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates signed by both the parents
• Photocopy of Parent’s passports along with the copy of their current Indian Visa, if already holding one. If parents are Indian citizens, a copy of the resident status in the UK would be required.
• In the case of Divorce, a Child Custody Letter from the court in respect of the child is required.
• In the case of Single Parents, Solicitor’s Letter and Child Benefit letter will be required.
• In the case of Minor’s Application/Declaration, either of the parents can sign the application form.

All applicants applying for Employment visas are mandatorily required to give Biometrics at the time of the application at the designated application centres. Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for more details.

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

. (Printed and duly signed)

The applicant must be between 18-30 years of age i.e. aged 30 or under as on the date application is made and must be aged 18 or over on the date their entry clearance to India will become valid. Application under the scheme can be submitted up to 3 months before the applicant Is 18 years old. The applicant must hold an undergraduate or equivalent diploma /degree of at least three years higher education corresponding to the qualification required for the employment. The applicant must provide degree/certificates issued by recognized institution that they have completed their studies.

The UK applicants needs to provide their version of police clearance certificate/character certificate while applying under this scheme. Applicants must have sufficient financial resources equivalent to Indian Rs.2, 50,000/- at the time of submission of their applications to be able to maintain themselves during their stay in India. The applicant must not have previously visited India on the YPS scheme.

specific visa categories

with effect from 19 August 2016 Applicants whose applications fall under this requirement are requested to apply in person to submit their biometric details with prior appointments - Please

for more details.

As per the revised guidelines, a foreign national being sponsored for Employment Visa in any sector should draw a salary in excess of US$ 25,000/- per annum. However, this condition does not apply to:

(Details of the above information can also be accessed on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi- www.mha.nic.in (mha.nic.in ↗))

Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

Please click here to know the additional documents required from persons holding a NON -UK Passport or Originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or China (PDF checklist ↗).

For a Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality

For Minor Child /Employment dependant (Under 16 Years of age):

Requirements for Ayush visa:

(i) Wellness Hospital/ Wellness Centre should be accredited and registered with any Government authority(ies) concerned or National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)/ National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)/ National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) accredited hospitals providing Ayush services.

(ii) Applicant should submit proof of his/her financial standing (the production of a return ticket and availability of sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India including the expenses for such treatment).

(iii) Applicant should also submit medical documents [supporting letter from an accredited Ayush Institution where the visitor will be treated and prescription/ medical history document necessitating the treatment (not applicable to wellness) duly stamped by concerned accredited hospital of the foreigner’s country of origin or country of domicile].

Ayush Visa to attendant/ family members:

(i) Attendants/ family members of the patient coming to India for medical treatment under Ayush systems may be granted AYUSH-2 (AY-2) visa co-terminus with the AY-1 visa.

(ii) Not more than two persons (attendant or family member) may be allowed at a time for the grant of AYUSH-2 (AY-2) visa.

(iii) The principal AY-1 visa holder and attendant AY-2 visa holder shall exit India together, on completion of treatment or expiry of visa.

• Correct visa fee.
• Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification
• Filled application form and
• Employer's letter stating the purpose of travel and detailed programme and the places to be visited for journalism purposes. Employer’s letter  must be addressed to the High Commission Of India, London or  its consulates in Birmingham and Edinburgh, as per the Jurisdiction applicable
• Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
• lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.

Important Notice for all Journalists/Media professional applying for India Visa:  High Commission of India and its respective Consulates in Birmingham and Edinburgh have introduced mandatory biometrics enrolment programme for specific visa categories with effect from 19 August 2016.

All Journalists applying for India visa are mandatorily required to give Biometrics at the time of the application at the designated application centres. Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for more details,

(Original + Photocopy of Passport)

. (Printed and duly signed)

Once the HCI receives all these information, the same will be forwarded to the concerned authorities in New Delhi for their clearance. Please allow at least 10 weeks’ time for the clearance to be obtained.

For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality

Important Information: Applicants are requested to submit/send the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

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