Application Requirements

You Have Requested: Requirements for:   IndiaType of visa:   Tourist, Single Entry, Six Month Validity Traveller nationality:   AustraliaAccount Code:   501711Information valid as of:   Tuesday, February 04, 2014

 

Important Information:When to applyThe Indian High Commission and Consulates will not accept applications where the departure date from Australia to India is more than 3 months from the date the application is received in their office. Exemptions may apply in certain circumstances on presentation of a letter detailing the reason for applying more than 3 months in advance. It is at the Embassy/Consulate's discretion to issue the visa in these cases. Please note: Once the Indian online form is completed, applications must be lodged at the VFS office within 30 days otherwise a new online form must be completed.

      

 

You Need To Provide:PassportThe applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

● Be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa ● Have two blank facing visa pages

   

 

PhotographsOne colour passport photograph. The photograph must:

● Be 5cm x 5cm excluding any borders ● Present the full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. Height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8

inches (25mm to 35mm) ● Have a light coloured background (not white) ● Be centered and facing forward ● Glued to the visa application form

VisasDirect can assist the traveller in resizing their passport photos to conform to the India High Commission guidelines. This is offered as a Premium Service and is $40 excl GST and is in addition to all other service fees and current VisasDirect handling fees. In order to facilitate this, please select the photo resizing service when completing your online order. Photos must be received at VisasDirect before 2PM AEST the day prior to lodging to enable VisasDirect to fulfill this requirement.

   

 

Proof of Travel ArrangementsDetails of travel arrangements. These must be provided as a copy of the flight confirmation showing exact entry and exit dates and locations. When requesting a multiple entry visa, the confirmation must show multiple entries and exits.

   

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You Need To Fill Out:Visa Application FormOne fully completed and signed application form and Indian visa Checklist. Alternatively VisasDirect can assist the traveller in completing the online application form which can be a time consuming process. This is offered as a Premium Service at a cost of $40 excl GST in addition to all other service fees and current VisasDirect handling fees. In order to facilitate this, please complete the VisasDirect India Form Fill Request which can be found within the VisasDirect Application Pack. All questions must be answered as they are mandatory fields on the Indian High Commission website. Online application form fill requests must be received at VisasDirect before 2pm AEST in order to have it returned to you that day. Once VisasDirect has completed your online application we will email it to you for your signature. An original signature is required so once signed you will need to return the form to us by post or courier.

   

 

VisasDirect Order ConfirmationFor orders placed on the VisasDirect website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   

 

This May Pertain To You:Persons of Indian OriginAll former Indian nationals will need to provide one of the following options:

● A copy of your cancelled Indian passport showing the cancelled stamps and a copy of your Australian citizenship certificate

● A statutory declaration (attested by a Justice of the Peace) stating that you have never held an Indian passport and that you departed India on a foreign passport

● Your Indian passport, application form "N", and a copy of your Australian citizenship certificate. Depending on when Australian citizenship was obtained, an additional fee will be required to have your Indian passport cancelled (please contact VisasDirect for further information)

● A statutory declaration (attested by a Justice of the Peace) stating that you no longer have your Indian passport, application form "N", and a copy of your Australian citizenship certificate. Depending on when Australian citizenship was obtained, an additional fee will be required to have your Indian nationality renounced in the absence of your Indian passport (please contact VisasDirect for further information)

   

 

MinorsChildren under 15 need to provided additional documents:

● Childs birth certificate - In the case of minors who's fathers status being unknown, a statutory declaration (attested by a Justice of the Peace) is required from the mother stating the same

● Copy of the photo page of both parents passports ● In the case of a single parent or guardian please submit additional documentary proof (copies) such as

custody papers, death certificates of deceased parent or proof of single parents status ● No objection letter (Letter of consent) signed by both parents ● Signature of both parents of the childs visa application form ● In the case where a child is going over to India to join a parent who is already in India a copy of that

parents valid Indian visa and a copy of the photo page of their passport    

 

Applicants born in certain countriesApplicants born in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea or China (including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau) must contact VisasDirect prior to submitting their order as additional fees, forms and processing delays are applicable. Please note that extensive processing delays may be experienced and VisasDirect is unable to request processing updates or estimated release dates from VFS for former nationals of these countries.

   

Application Requirements

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Charity and Media ProfessionalsMembers of the media/advertising industry who are not travelling for that purpose must provide a letter describing in detail what they will be doing and exactly where they will be going in India. These applications are subject to additional processing delays. Those who are travelling for media/journalistic purposes must contact the Indian Passport & Visa Services Centre in their state to apply for their visas - due to regulation complexity VisasDirect cannot assist these applications.

   

Application Requirements

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You Need to Include These Items:

 

  

Be sure to include all the items below for your India visa:

Passport

Photographs

Proof of Travel Arrangements

Visa Application Form

VisasDirect Order Confirmation

 

 

 

 

 

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Checklist: Must be completed, signed & attached with your application.

Effective 07-12-2011

C/AUS/IND/01 1/3 12/11/2012

Tourist Visa Checklist Place a tick in the box for documents you are submitting or if the statement is applicable to your case.

Section A: Standard documents You Staff

Complete the application form available at www.vfs-in-au.net .

Download all forms, print and sign where applicable.

One recent photograph meeting specifications at www.vfs-in-au.net

Current original passport/travel document with a minimum validity of six months from the date of application and must have at least two blank pages.

o Exception Czech Nationals- see details under section D

If you are applying for a Visa on a Travel Document and not a Passport, please ensure you select Current Nationality on the Visa Form based on the country issuing the travel document. Travel document holders can apply for a Visa only within one month prior to their intended travel date and the Visa will be issued for one month only.

If your occupation selected on your Visa Application form is, “Journalist”, you may only apply for a Journalist Visa, even if you intend to travel for tourism or any work or non-work related purpose. Check Occupation on Form.

Applicable Fees

For applications sent by post/courier do not send a return post/courier envelope. (Postal/courier processing fee includes the return delivery)

Section B: Additional documents based on specific conditions

Condition 1: Are you planning to visit India for commissioning Surrogacy?

For drawing up and executing the agreement (duly notarised between the applicant couple and the prospective Indian surrogate mother), the foreign couple can visit India on a reconnaissance trip on Tourist visa. Refer to “Medical and Medical Attendant Visa” checklist for all other requirements related to Commissioning of Surrogacy and travel to India for this purpose.

Condition 2: Are you planning to apply on a Foreign Passport? [Non- Australian Passport]

For Non Australian Passport holders, Photocopy of Visa Status showing valid visa OR Residency Proof from DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) issued within the last 1 month of the current date stating the type of Residency applied for e.g. Bridging Visa A awaiting Permanent Residency

EXCEPTION: For example, if you are a DUAL national – Australia and UK, and wish to apply on your UK passport, submit a copy of the photo page of your Australian passport.

Condition 3: Do you need to complete FORM D?

All Australian/Foreign passport holders who were previously nationals of Iran, China, Macau, Hongkong, Taiwan, Pakistan, Afghanistan and DPRK must fill in the FORM-D.

All nationals of Iran, China, Macau, Hongkong, Taiwan, Pakistan, Afghanistan and

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Checklist: Must be completed, signed & attached with your application.

Effective 07-12-2011

C/AUS/IND/01 2/3 12/11/2012

DPRK (whether Permanent Residents in Australia or not) must fill in the FORM-D. All foreign nationals who are not Permanent Residents in Australia must fill in the

FORM-D. Download FORM D > checklists and additional documents at www.vfs-in-au.net

Condition 4: Proof of Renunciation of your Indian Citizenship, if you were previously an Indian National

Indian Passport Law does not permit Dual Citizenship; therefore all Indian Nationals obtaining a Foreign Citizenship must renounce their Indian Citizenship

Provide a copy of any consular service availed after 1st June 2010 from the Indian mission in Australia (i.e. Visa / OCI / PIO) OR provide one of the following:-

If your Indian passport is officially cancelled, provide a photocopy of the bio page [page with photo and passport details].

If your Indian Passport is not officially cancelled, submit the original Indian Passport for cancellation, a copy of your Australian OR Foreign Citizenship Certificate and FORM N.

Also provide FORM J if your appearance in the Indian Passport and Australian Passport differs from the form.

If your name is different in the Australian/ Foreign passport from that of the Indian passport, submit a copy of your name change certificate (attested by a Justice of peace J.P.) OR a Statutory Declaration attested by a Justice of peace (J.P)

If your Indian Passport is lost and not in your possession, submit a Statutory Declaration attested by a Justice of Peace with details on the reason for the passport not being in your possession. Also submit a copy of your Australian OR Foreign Citizenship Certificate and FORM N.

Section C: Additional documents for a minor ( child under 15 years)

Copy of birth certificate of minor. In case of the minor’s father status being unknown, a Statutory Declaration attested by a Justice of Peace is required from the mother stating the same.

Parent/s passport copies ( page with photo/signature)

No objection letter (letter of consent) signed by both parents OR

Signature of both parent/s on the visa application form

In the case of single parent/guardian submit additional documentary proof copies such as custody papers / death certificate of the deceased parent / proof of single parent status.

Section D: Specific Nationality Criteria Only if you are a national or hold dual nationality with one of the countries listed here below

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Checklist: Must be completed, signed & attached with your application.

Effective 07-12-2011

C/AUS/IND/01 3/3 12/11/2012

If you currently hold dual nationality of Pakistan and another country, both passports need to be submitted. Visa will be issued on your Pakistani passport. All details on application form should be as per Pakistani passport.

If you do not hold dual nationality of Pakistan and another country, submit a statutory Declaration duly attested by a Justice of Peace stating that you do not hold Pakistani nationality.

As a national of Pakistan if you are only visiting one city in India, you must submit your application in quadruplet (four sets). If visiting two cities in India, you must submit in quintuplet (five sets). If visiting three cities in India, you must submit in six sets.

If you currently hold dual nationality of Bangladesh and another country, both passports need to be submitted. Visa will be issued on your Bangladeshi passport. All details on application form should be as per Bangladeshi passport.

If you do not hold dual nationality of Bangladesh and another country submit a Statutory Declaration duly attested by a Justice of Peace stating that you do not hold Bangladeshi nationality.

If you currently hold dual nationality of Sri Lanka and another country, both passports need to be submitted. Visa will be issued on your Sri Lankan passport. All details on application form should be as per Sri Lankan passport.

If you do not hold dual nationality of Sri Lanka and another country submit a Statutory Declaration duly attested by a Justice of Peace stating that you do not hold Sri Lankan nationality.

If you currently hold a New Zealand Passport and are a permanent resident of Australia, submit a copy of your Medicare card.

If you currently hold a Czech Republic Passport, you may apply only if you meet the following conditions A) You must have stayed in Australia, for at least one year, prior to applying. B) Hold a Passport with at least 1 year validity from the date of application. C) Present medical insurance for the entire period of proposed stay in India.

Chinese passport holder of Type-P Passport with number beginning with the Alphabet E can apply for Indian Visa from mainland China only.

The applicant hereby confirms that he/she has read the above, ticked the boxes against documents submitted & ensures that all the necessary documentation has been submitted. VFS Officer (Name & Sign) Applicant (Name & Sign) _______________________ ____________________

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June2008/FORM N 1/2

FORM XVII [See ru le 21 (1)]

THE CITIZENS HIP ACT, 1955, S ECTION 8

DECLARATION OF RENUNCIATION OF CITIZENS HIP UNDER

SECTION 8 OF THE ACT MADE BY A CITIZEN OF INDIA WHO IS ALSO A

CITIZEN OR NATIONAL OF ANOTHER COUNTRY

SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NSW: Recommended Option, apply by Registered POST, mail in your application to:

GPO Box 2892 SYDNEY NSW 2001 or Queue in person at IPVSC, Encounter Australia 63 Grote Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000. Or Queue in person at IPVSC, Level 1, 64, Clarence Street, Sydney 2000.

VICTORIA & TASMANIA: Recommended Option, apply by POST, mail in your application to: PO Box 23057 DOCKLANDS VIC 3008 or Queue in person at IPVSC, Suite 9.18 & 9.19, 401 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008.

NORTHERN TERRITORY, QUEENSLAND, ACT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Recommended Option, apply by POST, mail in your application to: PO Box 936, Civic Square, ACT 2608 or Queue in person at IPVSC, Shop No.6, 37 Kennigo Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 4006. Or Queue in person at IPVSC, Unit 2, 20 Allara, Canberra city, Canberra ACT 2601. Or Queue in person at IPVSC, Level 1, Room 22, 195 Adelaide Terrace (Good Earth Hotel); Perth WA – 6004.

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE A CCEPTED

1. I, …………………………………………………., (here insert address of

declaration) am of full capacity and was born at…………………………..

on……………………

2. I have/have not been married.

3. I am a citizen/national of………………………………under the law of the

country.

4. I hereby renounce my citizenship of India.

FORM N

POST:

You must add $8 (inclusive of GS T) Postal Processing Fee. This is to return your

processed/unprocessed (in case incomplete) application.

Download the checklist for your visa application from www.vfs-in-au.net

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June2008/FORM N 2/2

I, ……………………………………………., do solemnly and sincerely declare

that the foregoing particulars stated in this declaration are true, and I make this

solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.

Signature………………………..

Particulars

Full name:…………………………………………………………………………

Address:……………………………………………………………………………

Profession or occupation:………………………………………………………….

Place and date of birth:…………………………………………………………….

(Second) Nationality:………………………………………………………………

Single, married, etc.:……………………………………………………………….

Name of wife or husband:………………………………………………………….

Names and nationalities of parents: ……………………………………………....

…………………………………………….....

Names and full particulars of children, if any………………………………………

…………………………………………… ………………………………………

…………………………………………… ……………………………………… Application and Service Terms “By Submitting this application, you will be taken to have read, understood and accepted the terms

contained in the document titled “Application and Service Terms” which can be viewed by:

1. Visit ing the following website link: http://www.vfs-in-au.net

2. Contacting us by telephone on the number specified in the “contact us” section of the website

http://www.vfs-in-au.net

3. Visit ing your local India Passport and Visa Services Centre and requesting a copy of the terms

at the counter or viewing the terms displayed on the notice board at the centre.”

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India Online Visa Form Instructions

The Indian visa application form is completed online through the official Indian Government online application website:

• Please complete the online visa form as per the instructions below; • Collate all required documentations as per website instructions; and • Follow all instructions and send your documentation to the processing office as specified in your application pack

IMPORTANT:

• Please ensure the passport photograph is 2 inch x 2 inch (5 cm x 5 cm). P lease not that this is not a standard size passport photo. Please see the specific photo requirements at the bottom of this page.

• Please ensure the traveller signs both pages (in the applicable area) of the online visa form when printed; and • Please ensure you enter your name exactly as it appears in your passport (include middle name in given name field).

Step 1. • The visa form must be completed online by clicking this link https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/indianVisaReg.jsp • When completing the online visa form please refer to the steps below as a guide

Step 2. Select Indian Mission

Step 3. Complete the screen below as per onscreen instruction

QLD / ACT residents select Canberra VIC / TAS residents select Melbourne NSW / SA residents select Sydney WA / NT residents select Perth

Make note of the ‘Temporary Application ID’ number

Click ‘Save And Continue’

The applicant must include their given and all middle names as shown in their passport.

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Step 4.

Complete the screen below as per onscreen instruction

If Home Duties, Retired, Student or Un-Employed enter employer details as N/A

Click ‘Save And Continue’

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Step 5. Complete the screen below as per onscreen instruction

Step 6.

Pint the electronic visa form

Click ‘Save And Continue’

• If business purpose use business contact in India • If tourist purpose use hotel name in India

Select ‘No’

Click ‘Print Form’

Make note of the file number

• If business visa enter 6 or 12 months • If tourist visa enter 6 months • If employment / entry visa enter 6 or 12 months

(or as per employment contract)

The “Type of visa” must correlate with the “Purpose of visit” e.g. Type = Tourist visa Purpose =Tourism

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Step 7.

The online visa form is complete.

Please ensure that you now complete the following tasks:

• Sign the printed visa application form in both of the areas provided; • Complete and sign the form(s) below; • Collate all required documentations as per website instructions; and • Follow all instruction and send your documentation to the CIBT processing office as specified in your CIBT application pack

Photo Specifications

Please ensure that the neck and shoulders of the applicant appear as shown in the colour photo sample above.

Attach 2 inch x 2 inch photograph

Sign inside the box (ensure the signature is within the box only)

Sign here

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Renunciation / Surrender Certificate Guidelines for Persons of Indian Origin

The renunciation / surrender certificate procedure and fee structure is based on the date, the Person of Indian Origin, has acquired Australian/Foreign Citizenship.

If the Date of Australian / Foreign Citizenship is on or before 31-May -2010

● If the Indian Passport is not cancelled, please submit the passport with Form N (see below), a copy of the Australian / foreign citizenship certificate and all other required visa documentation.

● If the Indian Passport is lost/damaged and not in possession the applicant will need to provide a statutory declaration attested by a JP with Form N (see below), a copy of the Australian or foreign citizenship certificate and all other required visa documentation.

● The cancelled Indian Passport or attested statutory declaration, as applicable, will be attested and given back to applicant as a proof of cancellation.

● A $24 cancellation fee is payable per passport/applicant.

If the Date of Australian / Foreign Citizenship is after 31- May - 2010

● If the Indian Passport is not cancelled, please submit the passport with Form N (see below), a copy of the Australian / foreign citizenship certificate and all other required visa documentation.

● If the Indian passport is lost/damaged and not in possession the applicant will need to provide a statutory declaration attested by a JP with Form N (see below), a copy of the Australian / foreign citizenship certificate and all other required visa documentation.

● The cancelled Indian Passport or attested statutory declaration and Surrender Certificate, as applicable, will be given back to applicant as a proof of cancellation.

● If the Surrender Certificate is already acquired only a copy of the same needs to be submitted and no additional fee will be applicable.

● A $147 Surrender Certificate fee is payable per passport/applicant.

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Additional Information:

Orders cancelled prior to the submission to the appropriate government agency will be assessed standard processing fees.

VisasDirect makes every effort to provide you with accurate information and to obtain the passport or visa you require for your trip, for the dates requested, in a timely manner. However, please be aware that VisasDirect does not warrant any information that it provides, and you use and rely on VisasDirect at your own risk.

When VisasDirect returns your passport and documents, it is important that you promptly verify that all the visas you require for your trip have been obtained, that the visas for each country you intend to visit are valid for the dates of your visit, and that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the completion of your trip. Please note that VisasDirect cannot guarantee or warrant that it will be able to obtain your requested visa or visas or obtain such visa(s) by the date you request. All requirements, processing times, and fees are estimated based upon VisasDirect's experience, may vary according to information you provide to VisasDirect , the specific answers in your applications, and are subject to change without notice.

The issuance of a visa or passport is entirely at the discretion of the issuing authority, and each country's immigration officials make the final entry decision even when valid visas are held. VisasDirect makes no guarantees that any issuing authority will issue any document in a timely manner and VisasDirect service fees only are for taking reasonable actions to foster such issuance. Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all necessary visas and passports for your travel are secured. You are advised to check directly with the consulate or embassy of each applicable country regarding all necessary visa requirements. Under all circumstances, you (and not VisasDirect) are responsible for making sure that you have complied with all necessary visa requirements.

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