India Conference Visas: New York

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Current Passport

Applicant must submit their current passport. India Conference visas are stamped into a passport, therefore the India Embassy requires the original passport.

Note: In order to obtain India visas, passport must have two (2) blank visa pages (preferably facing pages) and must not expire within the next six months. If you require US passport services, please visit our expedited US passport services section.

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India Conference Visa Photo Requirement

The India Embassy requires two (2) identical passport style photographs taken within the last 6 months. Visa photos should not be the same used for the passport.

The Indian Embassy will not accept visa photos in which the applicant is wearing glasses.

> Click here to view India visa photo requirements

1.3

Proof of Travel to India

Applicant must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online booking agency showing departure from the U.S. and arrival/departure in India.

1.4

Clearance Letters

Conference visa applicants must submit ALL of the following:

• Ministry of Home Affairs Clearance: A clearance letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Ministry of External Affairs Clearance: A clearance letter from the Ministry of External Affairs.
• State Government/UT Clearance: A clearance letter from the State Government/Union Territories.
• Nodal Ministry Clearance: A clearance letter from the Ministry that holds jurisdiction over the conference. Example, an education conference needs a clearance letter from the Ministry of Education.

In the case that the conference/seminar/workshop is being organized in India by private companies the applicant should apply for the shortest duration Business visa available. If approved, a 3 month single entry Business visa will be granted.

1.5

Proof of Residency

Applicant must submit legible color copy of their driver's license or state issued ID. If applicant has recently moved and not updated their ID, applicant must also provide a recent utility bill (water, sewer, electric).

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Business Cover Letter

Applicant must submit a letter from their US company stating that the company has nominated the applicant to attend the conference and should describe why the applicant was chosen and sate trip itinerary.

1.7

Non-US Citizen Requirement

If applicant is not a US citizen, applicant must submit a legible color copy of valid Alien Registration Card (Green Card), Visa, or other proof of legal status in the United States, with permission for re-entry.

Note: Non-US Citizens may only apply for a one-year multiple entry visa

1.8

India Conference Visa Application

Applicant must create visa application using online process. Upon completion, applicant must print and sign confirmation page.

> Click here to complete the India Conference visa application

Note: Name used for application must match name on passport exactly.

Note: Applicant must review completed application. If mistakes are found, application must be re-submitted. Corrections to confirmation page will result in rejection of application.

1.9

India Conference Visas and Fees

The following India Conference visas are available:

India Embassy fees may be paid by credit card when filling out the ItsEasy online order form below or via money order made payable to "Travisa Outsourcing".

Note: Non-US citizen Embassy fees may vary. Non-US citizens are encouraged to pay by credit card when completing the ItsEasy order form below to avoid potential delays.

NOTE: "Processing" refers to business days in the India embassy and does not include processing or shipping.
NOTE: Embassy fees may change without notice. Order placement does not guarantee Embassy visa fee.
NOTE: For India same-day visa service when available, please contact ItsEasy for specific instructions.

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ItsEasy Online Order Form

To process India Conference visa application, applicant must submit an ItsEasy order form which provides contact information, service request and payment information.

> Click here to complete the Online Order Form

2.1

Ship India Conference Visa Documents to ItsEasy

Ship all India Conference visa documents to ItsEasy Passport and Visa for processing.

ItsEasy recommends our preferred shipping partner Federal Express (FedEx) for document shipping. When completing the online order form above, you will be offered the use of the ItsEasy FedEx account to send document to us. By selecting this service, you will be provided a pre-addressed, pre-paid FedEx air bill upon completion. For urgent processing, it is recommended you select the "First AM" option for sending documents to ItsEasy.

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New York, NY 10017
(866) 487-3279

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