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Who Requires A Visa for India
The nationalities below DO require visas: |
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The nationalities below DO NOT require
visas: |
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United States, Canada, India, Jamaica, Pakistan,
Russia, United Kingdom |
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If you do not see your nationality mentioned, please contact
ItsEasy for assistance.
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When to Apply for India Visas
Generally 1 month or more prior to travel
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How Long Does it Take to Get India
Visas
The time it takes to process your visa depends on the Jurisdiction
in which you live. Below is a general guideline for processing times
for each jurisdiction:
Chicago |
10 Business Days |
Houston |
12 Business Days |
New York |
3 Business Days |
San Francisco |
14 Business Days |
Washington, DC |
7 Business Days |
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How Long Are India Visas Valid
Visa's to India are always valid for 90 day stays. They are usually
multiple entry visas valid for travel during a 5 year period, but
they are sometimes only valid for a 90 day period. The India consulate
will decide how long a visa you will be given.
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How To "Read" India Visas
1) Surname
Applicants last name
2) Name
Applicants first name
3) Type
T=tourist, B=business.
4) Date of Issue
Indicates the date the visa was issued
5) Date of Expiry
Indicates the date that the visa expires
6) Number of Entries
Indicates the number of times the applicant may enter during the
duration of the visa. In almost all cases, India issues multiple
entry visa meaning unlimited entries.
7) Passport Number
Indicates the number of the passport the visa was issued for
8) Special Endorsements
Often left blank
9) Number of Children
Often left blank unless accompanying minor children whose visa applications
were submitted together
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What is An "Entry" (Single
/ Double / Multiple)
Single entry visas allow you to enter India one time within
the validity of the visa. Double entry visas allow you to enter
India two times within the validity of the visa. Multiple
entry visas allow you to enter India an unlimited amount of
times within the validity of the visa.
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What Is a Visa Jurisdiction
A jurisdiction is the geographic area that a consulate expects their
applicants to live in. India ENFORCES jurisdiction. That means
you must fill in the application form listed on our web pages for
the appropriate jurisdiction, and the time frame that we can process
the visa will depend on the jurisdiction that you live in.
New York Jurisdiction:
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New
York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, as well as Puerto
Rico and the Virgin Islands
Chicago Jurisdiction:
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Wisconsin and Missouri
Houston Jurisdiction:
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Oklahoma and Texas
San Francisco
Jurisdiction: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah,
Washington, and Wyoming
Washington DC
Jurisdiction: Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and the Bahamas
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