India Visa for British Citizens

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 (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6nwZNvVEX77hCgrsmBtRgN/fa70697e591e86ed8db0bb9a88d8e7b5/Introduction-of-Mandatory-Biometric-Enrolment.pdf) for more details, - Passport valid for a minimum of 180 days with at least two blank pages. (Original + Photocopy of Passport) - Correct visa fee. - Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification - Filled application form and declaration (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1aOWof71KXr8J1vuyqbDVb/fdb9ebda685561ff4a907a883c10a772/declaration-form.pdf) . (Printed and duly signed) - Photocopy of the previous Indian Visa. - Journalist visa undertaking (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/w4p73fhKNyNVaiC6T3eGA/650ee64ebf5cc07ab25c56b2f10b838f/Journalist-Visa-Undertaking.pdf) - 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 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. 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. For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality - 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 Information: Applicants are requested to submit/send the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested. 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 additional documents if required.

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 (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6nwZNvVEX77hCgrsmBtRgN/fa70697e591e86ed8db0bb9a88d8e7b5/Introduction-of-Mandatory-Biometric-Enrolment.pdf) for more details. - Passport valid for a minimum of 180 days with at least two blank pages. (Original + Photocopy of Passport) - Correct visa fee. - Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification - Duly filled and signed application form* and declaration (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1aOWof71KXr8J1vuyqbDVb/fdb9ebda685561ff4a907a883c10a772/declaration-form.pdf) . (Printed and duly signed) - Photocopy of the previous Indian Visa. - Duly filled additional form (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5bByTk7tZWUgdxL0w4NHWV/281c1bd7b36d96adc9cd5bb631041a36/emp_additionalform_27215.pdf) . - Duly filled Employment Visa Undertaking (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5KOfdcD9UrgxNUw7EE5cyt/58b6b45210692ccf40a38a602ca9c150/Employment_Visa_Undertaking_27215.pdf) . - 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 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. Documents Required: - 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 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 (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6nwZNvVEX77hCgrsmBtRgN/fa70697e591e86ed8db0bb9a88d8e7b5/Introduction-of-Mandatory-Biometric-Enrolment.pdf) for more details. - 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 (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5oFDtH2RLcvTV6VwjJVrjq/259d3029abe79dde4fd370f1be2f0f7f/Application_for_Project_Visa_150116.pdf), apart from the regular application forms. 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: - 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. (Details of the above information can also be accessed on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi- www.mha.nic.in (http://www.mha.nic.in/)) Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested. EMPLOYMENT VISA - General Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3wZo92GS655pz8YFw1lro4/24594ce9c9027a9186a3f0051bba7fbd/Employment-Visa.pdf) 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 (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3tPqnU1WUBGN9jrLWBGyO/e05b95ee8709834dfe43ae224eac9016/NON-UK-checklist.pdf). For a Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality - 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. For Minor Child /Employment dependant (Under 16 Years of age): - 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. 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 additional documents if required.

Student Visa: - Passport valid for a minimum of 180 days with at least two blank pages. (Original + Photocopy of Passport) - Correct visa fee. - Two recent 50*50 size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification - Filled application form* and declaration (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1aOWof71KXr8J1vuyqbDVb/fdb9ebda685561ff4a907a883c10a772/declaration-form.pdf) (all the columns of the form are mandatory and must be filled). (Printed and duly signed) - Photocopy of the previous Indian Visa. - 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. Duly filled Student Visa Undertaking form (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3cerigSXuO4aoTQaLQGzyK/4420865f0d10dc7df4033716dba67727/Student_Visa_Undertaking_27215.pdf) - 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 (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6nwZNvVEX77hCgrsmBtRgN/fa70697e591e86ed8db0bb9a88d8e7b5/Introduction-of-Mandatory-Biometric-Enrolment.pdf) 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. STUDENT VISA General Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5jwGSCLB9bfmo9JUQyoHFk/01aeb23901ea42029b3fabb8b2fc28ad/Student-Visa-checklist-Document.pdf) RESEARCH VISA General Checklist. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/75TpSvhVS0yDyCALLstg6f/4d277728776048daeccb441de9af2000/research-visa-checklist-2023.pdf) 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. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3tPqnU1WUBGN9jrLWBGyO/e05b95ee8709834dfe43ae224eac9016/NON-UK-checklist.pdf) For Minor Child (Under 16 Years of age): - 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. For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality - 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. 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 additional documents if required. Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit/send the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

- Passport valid for a minimum of 180 days with at least two blank pages. (Original + Photocopy of Passport) - Correct visa fee. - Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification - Filled application form and declaration (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1aOWof71KXr8J1vuyqbDVb/fdb9ebda685561ff4a907a883c10a772/declaration-form.pdf) (all the columns of the form are mandatory and must be filled). (Printed and duly signed) - Photocopy of the previous Indian Visa. - Invitation/admission letter for short-term courses like yoga, mountaineering, spiritual courses etc. Duly filled Entry Visa Undertaking (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5PcRrxMBsKrvtVxbaR0Grq/ba19f01cb3b78a4d6830ca457cd6a7cb/Entry_Visa_Undertaking_27215.pdf) . ENTRY VISA General Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/eYYUbhqFej0jKas7M4tuW/f2849350e50fabd46234dcbb11115064/entry-visa-checklist-document-12.pdf) 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 (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3tPqnU1WUBGN9jrLWBGyO/e05b95ee8709834dfe43ae224eac9016/NON-UK-checklist.pdf).  For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality - 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. For Minor Child (Under 16 Years of age) - 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. In case of Minor’s Application/Declaration either of the parents can sign the application/declaration form Important Information: 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. 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 additional documents if required.

- Passport valid for a minimum of 180 days with at least two blank pages. (Original + Photocopy of Passport) - Correct visa fee. - Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification - Filled application form* and declaration (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1aOWof71KXr8J1vuyqbDVb/fdb9ebda685561ff4a907a883c10a772/declaration-form.pdf) (all the columns of the form are mandatory and must be filled). - Photocopy of the previous Indian Visa. - 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). For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality: - 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. CONFERENCE VISA General Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1CCaf4cIKBKEqxUOza4FqH/003f6322936e6b075a3e2d1ec2df9cca/Conference-visa-checklist-Document-Latest.pdf) 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 (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3tPqnU1WUBGN9jrLWBGyO/e05b95ee8709834dfe43ae224eac9016/NON-UK-checklist.pdf). Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested. 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 additional documents if required.

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.