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About Processing an India Visa

Can I apply for an India visa if I have a valid visa in my passport?

The Consulate of India will not guarantee to accept your application if you have a valid visa in your passport. Their primary consideration is based on when your current visa will expire. They will n…

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Can I provide my lease agreement as proof of residence for the India visa application?

The consulate will only accept a lease agreement that has the actual signature of the tenant and property manager. DocuSign or electronically signed lease agreements are not accepted and will be reje…

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Can I provide my mortgage statement as proof of residence for the India visa application?

No, mortgage statements cannot be provided as proof of residency. You must provide a copy of one of the following documents: Valid state issued driver's license or State ID card. Major utility bill (…

Updated 8 months ago

Can the US business letter be from an office which is located out of Houston jurisdiction if we process the India visa in Houston?

The US business letter needs to be from a company located in the Houston jurisdiction, if we are processing the India visa in Houston. It cannot be from your US company that is located out of the Hou…

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Can we apply for an India business visa during COVID-19?

India Processing Updates. India Changes U.S. Outsourcing Provider to VFS. Effective November 4th, VFS has taken over as the processing provider for Indian Consular services from Cox and Kings nationw…

Updated 8 months ago

Can you hold two standard visas (Tourist and Business) at the same time?

No, you cannot hold two valid visas at the same time. Your currently active visa will need to be canceled upon approval and issuance of a second visa.

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Do children require a visa to India?

Yes, all travelers including children must have a valid visa to travel to India. A separate application must be completed for each child.

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How do I renounce my Indian citizenship?

Under The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, Persons of Indian Origin are NOT allowed DUAL Citizenship. If a person has ever held an Indian Passport and has obtained the Passport of another country , they…

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I have one blank visa page remaining in my passport. Can I apply for a visa for India?

Your current Passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of application and must have at least 2 blank visa pages remaining. The passport must be signed. Source: Cox and Kings we…

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I haven't booked my flight yet. Can I still apply for an India visa?

Yes. India visa applications do not require you to provide a confirmed flight ticket. All applicants are advised to book their flights only when the 'Granted' Visa is in their possession.

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If we process an India visa in Washington DC, can the US business letter be from an office which is located out of that jurisdiction ?

Yes, the US business letter can be from the US company office which is located out of jurisdiction.(For example - If US business letter is from the San Jose office but traveler lives in Washington DC…

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India Visa Delivery

When applying for a paper visa for India, a present address must be listed on the visa application. This address is then used to return the passport and visa back directly by Cox & Kings either via F…

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India Visa- Applying for a Visa With a Hyphenated Name

My Surname (Last Name) is hyphenated in my current passport. When I enter my Surname as it appears in my passport on the India Govt Visa Application website the website does not allow for hyphens, on…

Updated 8 months ago

Questions on the India Particulars Form

Answer all questions with a " yes " or " no ". Do not use "N/A", "Not Applicable", or "None" on the form. Question 6: If do not have the spouse's passport number, type " Unknown ". Question 12: Type…

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What is a "Certificate/Letter of Incorporation" for an India visa?

A Certificate of Incorporation (or Letter of Incorporation) is a legal document that is issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs to a company in India once they are successfully registered with them.…

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What is the validity of the tourist/business visa?

Validity of tourist/business visa commences from the date of visa issue. The period of stay for each visit is maximum of up to six months from the date of entry and Visa validity could be up to 10 ye…

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Where are the India Consulate Jurisdictions where I apply for my visa in the US?

What mission do I select on the India application form?. Prior to beginning the application, you must determine the correct India Mission to apply at based on the applicants state of residence.. San…

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Who is the outsourcing partner of the Indian Consulate in the United States?

All the India Passport and visa services previously through Cox and Kings Global Services as of October 14th 2020, have been discontinued with the shutdown of their operation. The new service provide…

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