How many months is an India visa valid for?

You are issued visas for India that are valid for a minimum of six months. However you can get a validity of 12-24 months on a multiple entry India visa.

How many days in advance should I apply for my India visa?

This depends on the time span of your trip. The most important thing to remember is that India visas are valid from the date of issue and not the date of arrival in India. While it is good to get your India visa application submitted a few days in advance, it is also good to wait for some time if you are planning a long trip to India.

Do I need to send my passport?

Yes, you would need to submit your original valid visa. You passport will be thoroughly checked by the embassy and then your India visa would be pasted on your passport. Make sure that you send your passport safely. You can either send it in the hands of a visa agent or courier it using a service like Royal Mail Special Next Day Delivery.

How and when do I get my passport back?

You do not need to worry about getting your Indian visa and passport back. We send your passport back by secured Special Next Day Delivery. You would get your passport before 1 P.M the next day. If you want to, you can also collect your passport on your own. It takes around 7 days to get the processing of your passport complete. You can use our express service if you want to travel under ten days.

Is the price all inclusive?

Yes, the price is all inclusive and you do not need to pay a penny extra to get your passport back.

What do I do in case of problems with downloading the India visa application form?

In case of any problems with the downloading of your visa form, you can email us or fax us. We will send you a form as soon as we get your complaint.

What documents do I need to send for an India visa?

This depends on the kind of visa you want. An Indian business visa would require you to send an extra letter from your employers stating the purpose of your visit and the time span of your visit. A student visa to India would need you to submit a letter from the institute affirming of your admission. A tourist India visa will simply require you to submit your passport and photographs along with your completed India visa application form.