India Visa Information - Netherlands-

All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa to enter India. The only exceptions are nationals of Nepal and Bhutan who can enter India without a visa. (Note: Nepalese nationals need a visa if entering India from China).

Visa fees once deposited cannot be refunded even if requested service is modified or not granted. Validity of the visa begins from the date of issue.

Applicants seeking to renounce their Indian citizenship upon obtaining foreign nationality or surrender their old Indian passport as the case may be; and those PIO Card holders requiring endorsement of their new passport number on the PIO card upon getting new passport can directly approach the Consular Section of the Embassy between 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs on working days.

Foreigners entering India on long term visas valid for more than 180 days should follow the relevant registration formalities. All persons who hold Student Visa, Employment Visa and Research Visa which are valid for more than 180 days are required to get themselves registered with the nearest Foreign Registration Office (FRO) or Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival in India.

For all other types of visas which are valid for more than 180 days registration is required only if the person plans to stay more than 180 days on any single visit. This registration should be done at the earliest but definitely before expiry of 180 days from the date of entry into India.

Children below 16 years are exempted from Registration formalities

VISA APPLYING
PROCESS

Step 1

Click, “All About Visas”. Confirm the visa type based on your reason for travel; do not make any confirmed bookings.

Step 2

Complete your application duly filled in the downloaded application form.

Step 3

If the application has been completed you must download & print all form/s, read and complete Checklist.

Step 4

Check fees payable, payment options and documents required. All such details can be found in the respective visa categories under the section

Step 5

Sign form/s at all indicated places.

Step 6

Ensure photos are strictly as per specifications.

Step 7

Check processing time to plan your travel accordingly.

Step 8

Attach all supporting documents required as per the Checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

Step 9

Submit your Application along with the passport and required documents at any of our India Visa Application Centre in The Hague or collection Centre’s at Amsterdam & Rotterdam by person to the respective.

Step 10

“Track your application” online.

Step 11

Your passport will be returned to you by the mode of delivery opted by you when submitted. Allow for 2-3 days transit time for courier return applications. Transit times differ by location and do not take into account any public holidays.