India Student Visa
| Application type | Proccesing time * | Embasy Fee | TPS Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Regular 15 to 20 business days * | $107.70 | $185 | $292.7 |
All India Student Visas are issued for Multiple Entries.
India Visa Validity: Visas are usually granted for 6 months or 1 year. Visas may be issued for 5 or 10 years at the discretion of the Indian Consulate. No refunds will be issued if a lesser validity is granted by the Indian Consulate than was originally requested.
Instructions
INDIA STUDENT VISA SERVICE
PLEASE GATHER, PREPARE AND SEND THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
Original, signed United States passport:
Valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages for Indian visa stamps. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. Note: Make shure your passport is in good condition, click here to see our passport services.
Indian Visa Application Form:
One signed India visa application form plus one copy.
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complete on-line
Only on-line Indian visa application forms are accepted.
Once the application form has been printed, no corrections can be made. The Indian
visa application form must be printed on two pages, and requires a signature on
both pages. The applicant must sign under the photo on the first page, and at the
bottom of the second page. Improperly completed India visa application forms will
delay the processing of your visa.
Passport-type Photograph:
2 (two) (Applicant must not wear glasses in their photographs).
Proof of Residential Address:
Driver's license clear copy of driver's license, state issued ID, or major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address. The address must not contain a P.O. Box. Address MUST match home address in your applicant profile.
Official Invitation from India:
Letter confirming admission from an Educational Institution along with evidence
of financial arrangements for stay in India. In case of admission in medical or
paramedical courses in India, a letter of Approval or No objection certificate from
the Ministry of Health, Government of India, is also required.
Similarly, for
admission to graduate or post-graduate courses in engineering/ technical institutions
in India, a letter of approval or a No objection certificate from the Ministry of
Human Resources Development (Department of Education) is required.
Minors:
A copy of the child's birth certificate and a copy of both parents' signed passports
must be submitted. The visa application must be signed by both parents and notarized.
A copy of a parent's driver's license or utility bill can be used for proof of residential
address in the US.
Minors Signing the Application Form:
A minor child should sign their name inside the signature box under the photo on
first page of the application. If the child is too young to sign their name, the
child’s thumbprint must be stamped inside the signature box under the photo on first
page of the application. The child’s signature or thumbprint AND both parents’ notarized
signatures must be included on the second page of the visa application form.
Special Instructions:
Spouse and dependent family members accompanying the Student Visa applicant must apply for an Entry Visa (not Tourist Visa), for the same period. There are additional procedures and visa requirements for applicants of Indian origin. Please carefully review the requirements for applicants of Indian origin and include all necessary documents and fees with the visa application.
Ship Documents to:
Important Note: Call us before submitting your documents.
1 (888) 343-1114,
Miami: (305) 812-4294
Ship to:
The Passport Station
2332 Galiano Street 2nd Floor.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
FedEx – Drop Off Locator
1 (888) 343-1114
Add $70.00 return shipping fee (FedEx) for First Overnight
Add $50.00 return shipping fee (FedEx) for Saturday Overnight
Add $30.00 return shipping fee (FedEx) or provide pre-paid air waybill.
India Visa Validity:
Holders of long term visas must register at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival in India.
Click to download list of Required Documents
Visas are usually granted for 6 months or 1 year. Visas may be issued for 5 or
10 years at the discretion of the Indian Consulate. No refunds will be issued if
a lesser validity is granted by the Indian Consulate than was originally requested.
Important:
Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers
who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant
penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your
existing visa, you must apply for a new visa.
In order to ensure that visa
applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive
them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight
or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not
be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.
