Visa Information

VISA TYPES

Important Points

  • Regular visa application form must be filled in online, printed and signed for all visa types.
  • Original passport valid for a minimum of 6 months must be submitted with the visa application file.
  • Personal details must be filled in the application form as in Passport.
  • Photos are accepted only as per the Indian Specifications. Please check the Photo Specifications page.
  • VFS Global Declaration Form must be filled and signed for all visa applications.
  • Student visa applications can be accepted only 30 days before the course/internship starts.
  • Foreign passport holders must provide a copy of the valid French residence document.
  • For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France, it is necessary to provide a photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.
  • For minor applications, please check the relevant point in the checklist.
  • Please check the Documents Required page before submitting or sending by post the visa application file.

Visa Information

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad.

Applicants can apply for the appropriate visa category based on their purpose of travel and supporting documents as per the related checklists.

Important Notice

All visa applicants seeking visa for India are advised to mention the purpose of their visit to India clearly in their visa application forms and apply for relevant visa only.

There have been instances of people found attending conferences or engaging in business affairs while travelling on tourist visas. Engaging in activities not permissible under a particular category of visa may lead to debarment of the person from future visits to India and make him/her liable to applicable penalties.

Further, visitors are also advised not to overstay in India beyond the period mentioned in their visa which may lead to imposition of penalties and other punitive measures.

It is mandatory to be present in France at the moment of your visa application. Visa application by post from countries other than France, Corsica Island, Monaco, French overseas territories will be rejected.

Dual Nationals:

Applicants holding dual nationality (or more) have to provide all valid passports when applying for a visa.

Please note that if there is no visa fee for one of your nationalities, your application will have to be processed and registered with the one for which there is.

2 Month Gap between visits

There must be a two month gap between entries to India for all Titre de Voyage holders and the following nationals: Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Irak, Sudan, Maldives and foreigners of Pakistani origin.

Biometrics

It is advised that Biometric data for all following categories of visas (5 years or more) should be collected:

 

  1. Student Visa
  2. Research Visa
  3. Employment Visa
  4. Missionary Visa
  5. Project Visa
  6. Journalist Visa
  7. Visit Visa (Pakistani Nationals)
  8. Tourist and Business Visas with multiple entries
  9. Entry Visa
  10. Conference Visa
  11. Transit Visa
  12. Medical Visa
  13. Medical attendant visa
  14. Films Visa
  15. Internship Visa
  16. Mountaineering Visa
  17. Urgent Category Visa

Tourist Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows you to travel to India for holidays, visit monuments, meet friends, attend a wedding…

    Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 6 months; however these are not given by default. Applicants can be granted a lesser duration if a lesser duration is written on the application form and/if the consular services decide to do so. In such cases, visa fees remain unchanged. A 1-year visa is also possible (see checklist for additional documents), but each stay may not exceed 90 days. The 5-year validity visa remains exceptional and must be confirmed with the Embassy prior to submission. Please note that the Tourist visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be extended in India.

    THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TOURIST VISAS:

    Certain professions require a “journalist” visa. The sectors of activity concerned by this requirement are: cinema, television, media, writing, publishing, press, photography, communication, advertising… (This list is non-exhaustive).

    In case your profession falls in one of these categories please refer to the Journalist Visa checklist.

    Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart
    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Tourist Visa Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Template letter: authorisation for a minor to travel Template letter to fill in and sign by each parent for submission of an application for a minor. You should also attach a photocopy of the 'Livret de Famille' (pages: husband, wife and child concerned) or Birth certificate of the child and a photocopy of the identity card/passport of both parents.
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Template letter: Attestation for J-visa applicants travelling to India on tourism This letter must be filled in by any applicant whose profession qualifies for the “Journalist” visa category and who wishes to visit India on non-professional grounds.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Business Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows you to travel to India for the below purposes (this list is non-exhaustive):

    • Searching for customers, selling products
    • Searching for suppliers, buying products, giving specifications, checking orders, quality control, audits
    • Visiting an exhibition or trade fair, exhibiting products in a trade fair
    • Managing human resources, recruiting manpower
    • Attending business meetings or technical meetings
    • Carrying out plant or machinery repairs which are under warranty or subject to a maintenance contract
    • Installing or commissioning equipment or machinery supplied under contract
    • Providing a technical support or a transfer of know-how which is charged to the Indian company
    • Giving a training or carrying out a coaching activity
    • Attending a board meeting, exploring business venture opportunities, setting up a company
    • Business partners or directors managing an Indian company set up in their name
    • Participating in a one off event as an artist (in case you will not be paid for this you should apply for an Entry visa)
    • Attending an in-house internship in the Indian branch of your French employer
    • Taking part in an official business tour relative to projects of national importance

    THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BUSINESS VISAS:

    • Applicants wishing to work in India and live there as an expatriate should apply for an Employment Visa

    You can request a Business Visa for duration of 3 months, 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested.In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

    Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart

    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Business Visa Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    The 30-day Rule Exemption Request Form for Business Visas Please note that each stay in India on a Business visa may not exceed 30 days. This form allows you to request an exemption from this rule.
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Employment Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows you to travel to India to work for an Indian company, to become an expatriate in an international company or organisation, NGO and for Intra company transfer.

    SUB CATEGORIES OF EMPLOYMENT VISA:-

    • E-1: All cases of employment (except intra company transferees and employment in NGOs
    • E-2: For intra company transferees
    • E-3: For employment in NGOs
    • E-4: For those coming to execute projects in Power & Steel sectors
    • E-1X/E-2X/E-3X/E-4X: For dependents of Employment visa holders

    Please note: that immediate family members of a person travelling to India with an Employment visa must apply for an Employment dependant visa.

    THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT VISAS:

    • Non-French passport holders who have not been resident in France for more than 24 months (proof required)
    • Minors
    • Business partners or directors managing a company set up in their name and/or majority share-holders in a company.

    Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 6 months or 1 year. It is obligatory for any visa extension or renewal of Employment visa to be requested in India at the FRO (Foreigner's Registration Office in Delhi) or the FRRO (Foreigner's Regional Registration Office). This visa permits unlimited stay during the validity of the visa but any stay exceeding 6 months requires a registration at the FRO/FRRO within 14 days of your arrival in India.

    Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart

    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Employment Visa Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    E Visa Pro-Forma This form must be completed in English for Employment Visa applications.
    Tax Undertaking Template This is an undertaking letter from your company stating that they will declare and pay income tax in India based on your revenues. This letter must be provided on company letterhead paper in English for any Employment Visa application.
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would the check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Student Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows you to travel to India to study at a university or technological institute, take part in an academic exchange program, follow a course in Yoga, Vedic culture, Indian systems of dance and music, professors or scholars intending to conduct research work in India and applicants intending to pursue internship in an Indian Company/Educational Institution/NGO, Foreign Missions/Posts and foreign government organizations in India.

    SUB CATEGORIES OF STUDENT VISA:

    • S-1: For higher education (including in South Asian University and Nalanda University), provisional student visa, for short term courses and those coming under Student Exchange Programme.
    • S-2: For school education
    • S-3: For studies in Vedic culture and Indian systems of Music and Dance and Buddhist studies
    • S-4: For Theological studies and for Missionary students
    • S-5: For Research scholar, visiting Research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme, members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc expeditions
    • S-6: For those coming for internship in India (including those coming under French VIE programme).
    • S-1X/S-3X/S-5X: For dependents of those coming under S-1 and S-3 and S-5 visas.

    Applicants intending to pursue internship in India is required to meet the following conditions:

    • The Internship Visa will be granted at any time during the course of study; or immediately after completion of graduation/ post-graduation (masters level) but the commencement of the internship should not be more than two years.
    • Visa will be granted only on the basis of a letter from the Indian Company/Educational Institution/NGO, Foreign Missions/Posts in India and foreign government organizations concerned sponsoring the applicant for the internship programme and clearly indicating the period of internship.
    • In case of internship in a Company, the applicant being sponsored for internship should draw a minimum remuneration of Rs.3.60 Lakhs per annum. There will be no minimum salary limit in case of internship in Educational Institutions, NGOs, Foreign Missions/Posts in India and foreign government organizations.
    • Earnings from internship of the applicant with Indian companies/Educational Institutions/NGOs will be subject to the Indian Income Tax regulations.
    • Under no circumstances, the intern will be allowed to take up employment in India immediately after completion of the internship programme.

    All applicants for internship sponsored by AIESEC will have to meet the above mentioned conditions.

    Note:

    • Issuance of intern visa will be subject to internal evaluation.
    • Issuance of intern visa to applicants intending to pursue internship in an NGO and applicants holding passports of other than French may take more than a month time from date of submission of the visa application.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart
    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Student Visa Checklist


    Documents required for internship Visa

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Internship Visa Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Template: Bank Guarantee Template for bank guarantee to be provided on letter head paper and stamped and signed by the bank
    Template letter: authorisation for a minor to travel Template letter to fill in and sign by each parent for submission of an application for a minor. You should also attach a photocopy of the 'Livret de Famille' (pages: husband, wife and child concerned) or Birth certificate of the child and a photocopy of the identity card/passport of both parents.
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would the check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Entry Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows you to travel to India for a longer period. Due to this fact, Entry visas are restricted to applicants with the following cases:

    • A person of Indian origin
    • Spouse and children of a person of Indian nationality or origin
    • Applicants coming to join Auroville Foundation / Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry / Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata / similar approved organizations, temples and foreign Buddhist monks coming to join Buddhist Monasteries/other Buddhist organizations for charity work
    • Applicants participating in international Sports events
    • Applicants travelling to India for acclaimed mountaineering expeditions
    • Applicants owning a property wishing to reside in India

    THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY VISAS:

    • Applicants applying on dependent or spouse basis must be married. Civil partnership (PACS) is not recognised by the Indian Government and hence such applicants must apply for a Tourist visa .

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart

    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Entry Visa Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Template: Bank Guarantee Template for bank guarantee to be provided on letter head paper and stamped and signed by the bank
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would the check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Conference Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows you to travel to India to attend a conference (mathematics conference, medical conference…)

    THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CONFERENCE VISAS:

    • Applicants attending an internal company conference or a business fair may apply for a Business visa.

    Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 3 months, 2 entries. This visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be extended in India. The Embassy of India, Paris reserve the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested. In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

    Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart

    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Conference Visa Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Journalist Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The “Journalist” visa is a term given to a visa category grouping up multiple sectors of activity. Regardless of the purpose of visit (tourism, personal or professional), applicants working in the following fields of activity are obliged to apply exclusively for a “Journalist” visa: cinema, television, media, writing, publishing, press, photography, communication, advertising… (this list is non-exhaustive).

    Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 3 months, single entry. This visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be renewed in India.

    Please note that a 'journalist' travelling to India for tourist or personal purposes must apply for a Journalist visa and not a Tourist visa. However, the only additional requirement for this is a declaration from the applicant that he or she would not engage in any kind of professional activity while in India.

    Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart

    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Journalist Visa Checklist


    Film Visa

    Applicants going for a commercial shooting (featured film, reality tv, commercial….) in India whether they are crew members, technicians, actors or producers, must apply for film visa.

      Print film visa checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Template letter: Attestation for J-visa applicants travelling to India on tourism This letter must be filled in by any applicant whose profession qualifies for the “Journalist” visa category and who wishes to visit India on non-professional grounds.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Transit Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows you to travel to India for a very short period in which you can change flights at an airport. You are also able to leave the transit zone of the airport.

    Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 15 days, 2 entries. However, maximum stay in India must not exceed 72 hours for each visit. This visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be renewed in India. The Embassy of India, Paris reserve the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested. In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

    Please note: Like all other visa categories, the Transit Visa validity begins from the date of issue of the visa. Should you require a longer validity, you should apply for a Tourist Visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart
    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Transit Visa Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’s gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Template letter: authorisation for a minor to travel Template letter to fill in and sign by each parent for submission of an application for a minor. You should also attach a photocopy of the 'Livret de Famille' (pages: husband, wife and child concerned) or Birth certificate of the child and a photocopy of the identity card/passport of both parents.
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Template letter: Attestation for J-visa applicants travelling to India on tourism This letter must be filled in by any applicant whose profession qualifies for the “Journalist” visa category and who wishes to visit India on non-professional grounds.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Research Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    Please refer to the Student Visa page.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart
    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Please refer to the Student Visa page.

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Medical Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows patients to visit India for medical treatment. The following persons are not eligible for Medical visas:

    • Applicants wishing to discover Indian wellness techniques (ayurveda, yoga, meditation, massage, spa…) are required to apply for a Tourist Visa.

    The Embassy of India decides on the validity and the duration of the visa on a case-by-case basis after a complete examination of the visa application file. The Medical Visa permits unlimited stay during the validity of the visa but any stay exceeding 6 months requires a registration at the FRO (Foreigner's Registration Office in Delhi) or the FRRO (Foreigner's Regional Registration Office) within the 14 days of your arrival in India.

    Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart

    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Medical Visa Checklist
      Print Medical Surrogacy Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Medical Attendant Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows you to travel to India for repatriating a patient from a hospital or clinic.

    Medical attendant visas are generally granted for a short period based on the duration of the repatriation mission. Medical attendant visas cannot be exchanged or extended in India. The Embassy of India, Paris reserve the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested. In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

    Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart

    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Medical Attendant Visa Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Film Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The “film” visa is a term given to a visa category grouping up multiple sectors of activity. Applicants going for a commercial shooting (featured film, reality tv, commercial….) in India whether they are crew members, technicians, actors or producers, must apply for film visa. (this list is non-exhaustive).

    Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for the duration of the shooting. This visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be renewed in India.

    Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart

    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Applicants going for a commercial shooting (featured film, reality tv, commercial….) in India whether they are crew members, technicians, actors or producers, must apply for film visa.

      Print film visa checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 8 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 12 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Template: Bank Guarantee Template for bank guarantee to be provided on letter head paper and stamped and signed by the bank
    Template letter: authorisation for a minor to travel Template letter to fill in and sign by each parent for submission of an application for a minor. You should also attach a photocopy of the 'Livret de Famille' (pages: husband, wife and child concerned) or Birth certificate of the child and a photocopy of the identity card/passport of both parents.
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would the check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Internship Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    Please refer to the Student Visa page.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart

    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Please refer to the Student Visa page.

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Passport status specifications

    • Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted.
    • Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
    • Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a French passport Note: These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 4 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 8 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing time for applicants holding a non-french passport and dual nationality holders Note: These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / French Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders
    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below. Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 12 working days after deposit at VFS but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 35 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 40 working days after deposit at VFS but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a french “titre de voyage”
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Template: Bank Guarantee Template for bank guarantee to be provided on letter head paper and stamped and signed by the bank
    Template letter: authorisation for a minor to travel Template letter to fill in and sign by each parent for submission of an application for a minor. You should also attach a photocopy of the 'Livret de Famille' (pages: husband, wife and child concerned) or Birth certificate of the child and a photocopy of the identity card/passport of both parents.
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would the check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.

Transfer Of Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The visa allows you to travel to transfer a valid visa from an old passport to a new one.

    THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER OF VISA:

    • Applicants who are not able to present the original passport with the original visa inside
    • Applicants whose original visa is not valid for one month or more

    The validity of the visa would be as per the duration remaining on your current visa and not longer. If you wish to have a visa for a longer period you would need to apply for a new one. The Embassy of India, Paris reserve the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested. In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

    Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

  • Visa Fees

    Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

    Fees Chart
    The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

      Print Fees Brochure Visa Services

  • Documents Required

    Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

      Print Transfer of Visa Checklist

    For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

    For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

  • Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
    • Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
    • Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
    • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
    • The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
    • Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
    • Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
    • Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
    • If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
    • Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

    Please Note:
    There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

  • Processing Time

    It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

    Minimum processing times

    The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a French passport. These processing times are not applicable for French nationals of Pakistani origins.
    Mode of Submission Minimum Processing Time
    In Paris Minimum 3 working days but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 10 working days but may take longer
    Certain visa categories go through a closer examination requiring a few additional days to process. It is quite frequent for the examination of Employment Visa, Research Visa or Medical Visa applications to require a few weeks when submitted over the counter in the Paris office.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination: your application may in such cases be referred to the Indian government and we would not be in a position to advise on the processing times.
    Minimum processing times for applicants holding a non-French passport
    Minimum processing times for a non-French passport. These processing times are not applicable for the following nationals: Pakistani / Sri Lankan / Travel Document (“Titre de Voyage”) holders

    Please note that processing times may vary considerably from one nationality to another. The examination of your application is done in coordination with the Embassy of India holding jurisdiction over your nationality. Some applications may require a processing time much greater than the minimum processing times given below . Under no circumstances should you purchase your travel ticket before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 6 working days but may take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 15 working days but may take longer
    Minimum processing times for applicants of Pakistani nationality/origin
    Your visa application is reviewed directly by the Indian Government and not by the Embassy of India in Paris. The response of the Indian Government is compulsory for the visa to be granted. In some special cases, processing can take several months. Your travel arrangements should always be made after you have obtained your visa. Furthermore, your travel dates will have to be organised according to the validity of the visa granted to you. You must never purchase your travel ticket or plan your travel before obtaining a visa.
    In Paris Minimum 15 working days but is likely to take longer
    In Marseille Minimum 20 working days but is likely to take longer
    Minimum processing times for holders of a "titre de voyage"
    If you are holding a French "titre de voyage" processing time will be a minimum of 41 working days

  • Download Forms

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

    When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

    Important Note

    Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

    How long will my form be valid?

    Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

    The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    Your visa application file may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

    Form (click on the title to print) Description
    Declaration Form Declaration Form to be filled by all applicants when submitting any application
    Template letter: authorisation for a minor to travel Template letter to fill in and sign by each parent for submission of an application for a minor. You should also attach a photocopy of the 'Livret de Famille' (pages: husband, wife and child concerned) or Birth certificate of the child and a photocopy of the identity card/passport of both parents.
    Reference form for non-French nationals All those holding a non-French passport (including dual nationals) are required to fill in the reference form for non-French nationals as well as applicants of Bangladeshi or Afghan origin (applicants of Sri Lankan, Chinese and Pakistani nationality or origin, see below). This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Sri Lankan nationals All those making an application with a Sri Lankan passport should fill in the reference form for Sri Lankans. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Checklist for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Pakistani nationals and applicants of Pakistani origin All those making an application with a Pakistani passport or applicants of Pakistani origin should fill in the reference form for Pakistanis. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    Sponsorship Certificate for Pakistani nationals All those making an application with a Pakistani passport must provide this form completed by an Indian national.
    Checklist for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport must provide the documents listed in this check-list. This check-list must be printed, signed and provided along with your visa application form.
    Reference form for Chinese nationals All those making an application with a Chinese passport should fill in the reference form for Chinese. This form must be written in capital letters, be clearly legible and completely filled since it needs to be faxed abroad. Incomplete forms or forms which are not legible can lead to severe delays with your application.
    The visa Rectification Form This form must be filled in if you notice any mistake or anomaly on your visa. This form is compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India. The Embassy would check whether your visa is valid or not and get it rectified if necessary.
    The visa application Cancellation Form This form must be filled in for any visa application cancellation request along with an explanation letter written in English and signed by the applicant. Both documents are compulsory to allow us to forward your request to the Embassy of India.