India Visa                              

• Application: Complete the online India Visa Application.You must include your name exactly as it appears in your passport(including any middle name that is listed). After the application has been completed, you must print and sign the application.
• Passport: Passport must have a minimum validity of six months from the date of application with at least two blank unused visa pages. Must be the actual passport not a copy.
• Photographs: 2 latest identical passport size photographs (black/white or color) depicting front pose against light background.
• Proof of Address: Applicants must submit a photocopy with proof of residence/address while applying for the visa. Photocopy of driver license or utility bill is acceptable. For minors, a parent or guardian proof of address may be submitted instead.
• Jurisdiction: India visas are issued at the Consulate based on the State where you reside. Peninsula Visa will provide you with the shipping information for your specific needs.
• Business travelers require a Sponsor Letter(Sample): A letter from the sponsoring USA organization on company letterhead indicating nature of applicant's business, probable duration of stay, state the validity of visa applied for (6 Month, 1 Year, 5 Year or 10 Year), places and organizations to be visited and also a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses etc. should accompany the application.
• Non USA passport holders: Applicants who are not Citizens of USA, but hold long term US visa or a Green Card should submit a copy of the visa or the Green Card. (Non US Citizens - Permanent Resident/Green Card Holders Only)
• Short Term Visa Holders: Applicants who are not citizens/residents of the USA and hold a tourist or other short-term visa for the USA should normally apply for Indian visas in the country of their permanent residence. In case of emergency or special circumstance, an application could be made at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC or Consulates General of India in the USA. In addition to the relevant visa fee there is a reference fee of $20.00 for reference to be made to the country of their original residence. The processing time in such cases is usually 5-7 working days. (Non US Citizens - Short Term Visa Holders Only)
• Special Pakistan Application: In addition to the requirements above, Special Visa application form (http://www.indianembassy.org/newsite/consular/Pakistan.pdf) should be filled in by citizens of Pakistan (4 copies with 4 photos). (Pakistan Citizens Only)
• Special Bangladesh Application: In addition to the requirements above, Special Visa application form (http://www.indianembassy.org/newsite/consular/Bangladesh.pdf) should be filled in by citizens of Bangladesh (2 copies with 2 photos). (Bangladesh Citizens Only)
• Persons of Indian Origin: Persons of Indian Origin applying for a visa for the FIRST time on any US passport must submit their Indian passport and a completed Renunciation Form (http://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/pdf/renunciation.pdf). (United States Citizens Only)
• Dual Citizenship: Applicants who have dual citizenship with the US and another country must apply on their US passport if living in the US.

Consulate fees:Consulate fees have changed as of July 1 2008. Please call Peninsula Visa for updated fees. 1 800 665-8472 or 408 727-7515.