**NOTE:** Submissions for the Houston, Consulate of India for the sticker Tourist and Business Visa and Employment Visa inserted into your passport include residents of the States:
Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Nebraska.
For other Jurisdictional processing, as you fill out the online application for a sticker Tourist/ Business visa, the application will generate for the proper Consulate General/ Mission. For all jurisdictions, please contact our office for additional information.
For requirements/ Information for Minors, please contact our office additional information.
There are different types of visas for India, and each has its requirements, processing time and fees. Please click on the visa type that fits your needs.
The sticker visa is valid for 5 years with multiple entries upon consulate discretion. There is no option for a 10-year visa at this time. For sticker Visas inside the passport, the passport with the visa will be shipped to the applicant’s home address provided on the Driver’s license directly from the Consulate upon completion.
Please contact Cynthia@samspassport.com for the detailed information and documents needed for submission, including the processing fees and times.
Additional Information
NOTE: For Minors
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Submit physical passport book. Must have two blank congruent visa pages when opened.
NOTE: For Non U.S. Citizens Applicant must submit a Copy of their Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in the USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Regular paper visa application – filled out online
INDIA MISSION/OFFICE: USA HOUSTON if you reside in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado & Nebraska.
NOTE: The Application Form should be printed on 2 separate sheet of paper, no front to back print out will be accepted.
Please complete the forms in the below additional links that are required by the designated India visa facilitator.
NOTE: For Minors
NOTE: A copy of the applicants drivers license – Applications will not be accepted without a valid copy.
NOTE: Naturalized U.S. Citizens who are of Indian origin, must provide School Diploma, Birth Certificate and a photo copy of his or her Indian Passport. (Please call for more information regarding India renunciation)
NOTE: The Application Form should be printed on 2 separate sheet of paper, no front to back print out will be accepted.
NOTE: Please make sure that the Application Form prints completely with the port of entry and exit completely printed at the bottom as well as the bar code.
Two UPDATED passport photos (size 2×2), white background
Note: The address on the application much match the address listed on the driver’s license
1811 Bering Drive
Suite #100,
Houston, TX, 77057
Tel: (713) 784-5501
Please use Fedex priority overnight or UPS priority overnight to ship your documents to Sam’s Passport Inc.
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