Guidelines For The Visa Applicants
1. TIME TAKEN TO ISSUE VISA:
Counter Cases: Ordinary Tourist and Entry visas can be obtained from the consulate at Houston on the same day. Applications for visas are received at the counter between 9.00 A.M. and 12.30 P.M. on all working days (Monday through Friday). Serviced documents /passports are returned the same day between 4.00 P.M. and 5.00 P.M.
Overnight Mail/Certified/Registered Mail cases: Applications could also be sent to the Consulate through mail. For returning the passport by Certified mail, please send a self addressed stamped envelope along with your application OR include an additional amount of $5.00 in case of one passport and an extra $1.00 for every additional passport to the fees towards return mail charges. If you want it delivered by priority mail, add $7.00 if by registered mail, add $10.00 and if you want it by courier services (FEDEX/UPS), please enclose $15.00 extra. Account numbers , COD's are not acceptable. It normally takes 3 to 5 working days to process such cases.
Visa Fee: Requirements and Remarks
Student /Business Visa : Business visa applications should be submitted in Duplicate and should be accompanied by (i) 2 photographs & (ii) letter from the business organization / School (for student visa) which the applicant represents. Visas to be valid from the date of issue
Transit Visa : Transit visa is issued for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel through India to reach his ultimate destination and cannot be used for purpose of tourism, business, etc. (confirmed air ticket for onward journey out of India must be produced for getting a transit visa).
Visa Transfer Fee : To transfer valid visa from old passport to new passport
Emergency Charges : Additional charges paid along with the regular visa fees in order to expedite the process
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TYPE OF VISA
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US Nationals
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Other Nationals
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Transit Visa (Single/Double Entry) Validity 15 days only |
$30
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$10
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All types of Visa other than transit Visa valid up to 6 months (Multiple Entry)
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$60
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$40
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Student Visa (Valid for over 1 year to 5 years) Multiple Entry
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$95
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$75
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All type of Visa other than transit Visa valid for over 6 months and up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)
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$85
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$65
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Tourist/Business/Entry Visa – valid for over 1 year and up to 5 years
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$ 150
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$ 130
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Tourist/Business Visa – (for US Nationals only) valid for over 5 years and up to 10 years
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$ 150
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N/A
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Transfer of Visa to New Passport
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$25
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$5
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(Please see 'Note' below for additional charges towards reference, camp fee and mailing charges, wherever applicable)
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Visa fee schedule applicable to Sri Lankan Citizens
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TYPE OF VISA
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Period of Validity
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No. of Entries
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Visa fee
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Transit Visa |
15 Days
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Single/Double
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$3
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Business Visa |
6 months |
Single Entry |
$3 |
| 6 months/1 Year |
Multiple Entry |
$9 |
5 Years
(Effective from December 1, 2002) |
Multiple Entry |
$75 |
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Employment Visa |
6 months |
Single Entry |
$3 |
| 6 months |
Multiple Entry |
$6 |
| 1 Years |
Multiple Entry |
$9 |
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All other Visas including Tourist/Student Visa |
6 months |
Single Entry |
$3 |
| 6 months |
Multiple Entry |
$6 |
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In addition to above charges, an additional processing fee of US $ 20 is required with each application. Processing time: 10 days
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Visa fee schedule applicable to Sri Lankan Citizens
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TYPE OF VISA
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Visa fee
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Transit Visa (valid for 15 days only) |
$1
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All other kind of Visa |
$8
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Visa fee schedule for Pakistani, Russian, Romanian, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Jamaica, Mauritius, Mongolia, Maldives, North Korea (DPRK), Poland, Slovak Republic, South Africa, Nepal, Bhutan and Uruguay.
- Pakistani Nationals: $ 2/- (In addition to the above, an additional processing fee of US $ 20/- is required with each application.)
- Russian Nationals: $ 40
- Romanian Nationals: $ 6
- Bangladesh Nationals: Gratis(However, an additional processing fee of US $ 20/- is required to be submitted with each application)
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The Nationals of following countries are granted Gratis Visa: Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Jamaica, Mauritius, Mongolia, Maldives, North Korea (DPRK), Poland, Slovak Republic, South Africa and Uruguay.
No visa is required for nationals of Nepal & Bhutan
Note:
- Non-US Nationals, holding US tourist or short-term visa should submit an additional $ 20/- for reference to be made with the Indian mission in their country of origin/permanent residence (Additional Processing time: 5 - 7 working days).
- For visa services at Visa Camps held at Atlanta, Dallas, Orlando, Tampa etc. by the Consulate from time to time an additional Camp fee of $ 10/- is payable by all applicants.
- Mailing charge of $ 15/- is payable towards return mailing charges in respect of applications sent by mail by all applicants.
