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India
Business
and Tourist Visas Application

India and Goa Visa: Your Questions Answered!
 
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What do I need to apply for my India Tourist Visa?
You will need to provide:

  • Your original passport, valid for at least 12 months;
  • The India Visa processing fee;
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs;
  • The India and Goa Visa application forms completed and signed;
  • Copy of your travel itinerary/flight details;
  • Stamped, self-addressed, special delivery envelope.



What do I need to apply for my India Business Visa?
You will need to provide:

  • Your original passport, valid for at least 12 months;
  • The Indian Visa processing fee;
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs;
  • The India and Goa Visa application forms completed and signed;
  • Copy of your travel itinerary/flight details;
  • Stamped, self-addressed, special delivery envelope;
  • A letter from the employer stating the nature of business, the reason and the duration of the visit to India;
  • A business invitation from the company in India.

NB: Additional documents may be required before a final decision on the application is made.


How long is the visa valid for?
Tourist visas for India and Goa are generally valid for up to six months. Business visas are normally granted for three or six months.


How long does my passport need to be valid for?
Your passport must be valid for at least 12 months to apply for an Indian Visa.


How long does it take to organise?
Our express visa processing means your visa for India or Goa can be organised in just 5 working days. Standard visa processing takes 10 working days.


How do I know what’s happening with my visa application?
Visa First is the only company with an online visa status engine through which you can check the status of your India Visa application 24/7. Check your visa status here.


Why choose Visa First?
Thousands of customers every year choose Visa First to organise their travel visas because:

  • We make getting the visa you need fast and hassle-free.
  • We are the only company with an online visa status engine which allows you to check the status of your visa 24/7. Check your visa status now.
  • We’re visa experts and have organised over 130,000 visas for people like you.
  • Our visa guarantee means no visa – no fee!*



How much will it cost?*
For Indian Visa processing (including all embassy fees) we charge.

Irish Residents
Tourist Visa 6-Month (Express service - 5 working days): €125
Tourist Visa 6-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €95

Employment Visa 6-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €245
Employment Visa 12-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €285
Employment Visa 24-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €385

Business Visa 6-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €285
Business Visa 12-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €295
Business Visa 24-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €385

UK Residents
Tourist Visa 6-Month (Express service - 5 working days service): £100
Tourist Visa 6-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): £85

Employment Visa 6-Month (Express service - 5 working days): £415
Employment Visa 6-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): £400

Business Visa 6-Month (Express service - 5 working days): £125
Business Visa 6-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): £110
Business Visa 12-Month (Express service - 5 working days): £175
Business Visa 12-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): £160
Business Visa 24-Month (Express service - 5 working days): £215
Business Visa 24-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): £230

Note: If you hold a passport from another country not listed here please contact the Visa First Help Desk to confirm the visa fee that will apply for you.

*Please note, Embassy fee is set by the Embassies themselves and Visa First has no control over it. Usually, the Embassy fee varies according to embassy, applicant’s nationality, type and duration of visa. The prices given here consist of Visa First handling fee and embassy fee. They are for one person, inclusive of VAT and are an estimate only. Please note that, additional fees may apply. These are dependant on the way you want to receive your passport, exchange rate changes, changes in the Embassy fees etc. In the event that in your case an additional fee is due we will contact you to organize the payment in the most convenient way for you.