Passport Information

• Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay.


• The original passport must be submitted and should have at least two blank visa pages for processing.


• Non U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back of a U.S. Green card or I-94; in order to have a visa processed.


• Beginning October 1st 2007, the visa application from must be completed online via the link that is provided below. The Indian Consulate will no longer accept traditional applications.

Tourist Visa

• Submit your valid, signed Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining


• 1 Visa Application Form - Link - fully completed online and signed. - Visa applications must have a bar code upon completion. Applications without the barcode will not be accepted.


• 2 Passport-type photographs required.


• Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent


• If you are not a resident of the U.S. (do not possess a valid green card), please complete this from - Link


• A copy of the applicants drivers license - Applications will not be accepted without a valid copy.


• India Letter of Authorization - Link


• The Visa Request Form - Link, is required for the completion of the visa.

Business Visa

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.


• 1 Visa Application Form - Link - fully completed online and signed. Visa applications must have a bar code upon completion. Applications without the barcode will not be accepted.


• 2 Passport-type photographs required


• A Business Letter of Guarantee - Link is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of India/Visa Section/ Houston TX., That must clearly explain the purpose of travel; Guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation; the letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant. (Please request you desired length of visa within the body of the business letter of guarantee. The length of time selected on the application should match the what is requested in the letter of guarantee. (Example - If requesting 6month, 1year or 5 year.)


• Letter of Invite from the company you are visiting in India ( Fax copy is fine). The length of stay on the invitation must match what is on the application. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent.


• If you are not a resident of the U.S. (do not possess a valid green card), please complete this from - Link


• A copy of the applicants drivers license - Applications will not be accepted without a valid copy.


• India Letter of Authorization - Link


• The Visa Request Form - Link, is required for the completion of the visa.


• Your visit to India must be completed prior to the expiration of the visa, or prior to end of the period of stay granted by India Immigration authorities, whichever comes first.

Additional Information

• Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if Arriving from Infected Area within 5 days

Processing Instructions

Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:

Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)

• 2 Day Overnight = $15.00


• Next Day Service = $20.00


• Saturday Delivery = $30.00

Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.
A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.

Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?
A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.