The Consular Passport and Visa division is responsible for issuance of passport and visa to persons of Indian Origin. You can download a form as well as browse for information on at http://passport.nic.in/. For visitors to the country, visas are available from the Indian missions in each country. Six month multiple-entry visas are now issued to most nationals regardless of the intended duration of stay. Generally a tourist visa is given for 6 months while a business visa can be issued for one or more year with multiple entries.

Transit visas are issued for a maximum period of 15-days with single/double entry facilities to bonafide transit passengers only.

Conference visas are issued for attending conferences, seminars, or meetings in India. A letter of invitation from the organizer of the conference needs to be submitted along with the visa application.

Student visa is granted to persons who wish to come to India for study purposes. The duration of the visa would depend upon the duration of the academic session to be undertaken by the applicant in India. Extension of the visa is granted by the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office (FRRO) on considering the merits of the case.

Business Visa is required by persons visiting India on business. It is necessary to provide a letter from the applicant's overseas employer stating the exact purpose of the visit, and the expected duration with the application. A letter of invitation from the Indian Company should also be provided. Business visas are normally Multiple Entry and may be granted for up to two years

The fee structure depends on the nationality of the passport holder and type/duration of visa applied. It ranges from $5 for a to $50 for a visa with a one-year validity.

Tours which offers trekking and mountaineering expeditions to India.

1) Where the proposed tour includes any point above 6000 mtrs, visa may be given only after receiving the formal clearance from the Indian Mountaineering Federation.

2) Where the proposed tour is for areas below 6000 mtrs. the visa applications should be accompanied by an itinerary indicating days and places to be visited along with their height, a map of the proposed area with the distinct markings of the places to be visited and a copy of the brochure outlining the tour highlights. These details are required to ensure that the proposed tour does not violate the mandatory conditions laid down by the IMF.