Consular Services

Overview

Birth/Death/Marriage/Educational Certificates etc. issued by authorities in India need to be apostilled in India (for details, please visit Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India web link: http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm) if they are to be presented before the authorities in the Switzerland or before the authorities of the countries that are members of the Hague 'Apostille' Convention of 1961. No further attestation or legalization of such apostilled documents required by the Embassy of India, Switzerland

As per latest instructions of Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi no foreign documents will be attested by Indian Embassy, Switzerland whether it belongs to Indian nationals or Foreign nationals. Foreign public documents (Translated in English/International Format) Apostiled by competent authority of originating country do not need attestation by MEA/Mission for use in India.

Foreign originated public documents of a country, after attestation by its diplomatic Mission/Post in India, do not need further attestation by MEA/Mission.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service 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 Attestation of Documents Checklist

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.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global 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 an attestation is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global Limited has no influence over the processing times of an attestation application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. 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.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

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Miscellaneous Application Form

	Declaration form (Mandatory for all applicants)
	Contact details form

Overview

The Embassy of India shall attest commercial/company documents only if the company in question is incorporated in the Switzerland and if these documents are required to be presented before authorities in India.Documents must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Switzerland prior to making your application.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service 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 Attestation of Dutch Commercial Documents Checklist

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.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global 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 an attestation is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global Limited has no influence over the processing times of an attestation application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. 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.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

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Miscellaneous Application Form

Declaration form (Mandatory for all applicants)

Overview

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued to both Indian nationals and foreign nationals (in respect of their stay in India) for specific purpose as requested by the applicant.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service 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 Police Clearance Checklist

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.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global 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 an attestation is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global Limited has no influence over the processing times of an attestation application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. 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.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

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PCC Application Form

Declaration form (Mandatory for all applicants)

	Personal Particulars Form
	Contact details form

Overview

NRI certificate is issued

• at the request of an Indian Passport holder (resident in Switzerland) for the purpose of admission of his/ her son/ daughter/ ward in Colleges/ Universities in India under the NRI Quota or for any other specific purpose.
• at the request of a Foreign Passport holder (resident in Switzerland) who also holds OCI/ PIO Card for the purpose of admission of his/ her son/ daughter/ ward in Colleges/ Universities in India in accordance with the parity available to OCI/ PIO Card holders in educational field in India or for any other specific purpose.
• Note that the applicant must have stayed abroad for more than 182 days to be eligible to apply for this service.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service 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 NRI Certificate Checklist

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.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global 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 an attestation is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global Limited has no influence over the processing times of an attestation application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. 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.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

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Miscellaneous Application Form

	Declaration form (Mandatory for all applicants)
	NRI Certificate Template
	Contact details form

Overview

This service is rendered as per the requirement (s) of an applicant who holds a valid Indian passport and who is making any changes to their personal particulars.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service 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 Affidavit for Changes Pertaining to Passport Renewal Checklist

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.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global 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 an attestation is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global Limited has no influence over the processing times of an attestation application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. 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.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

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Affidavit For Name Change

Affidavit For Maiden Name Change

Affidavit for Change of Appearance

Declaration form (Mandatory for all applicants)

	Miscellaneous Application Form
	Sworn Affidavit

Overview

As per latest instructions of Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi no foreign documents will be attested by Indian Embassy, Switzerland whether it belongs to Indian nationals or Foreign nationals. Foreign public documents (Translated in English/International Format) Apostiled by competent authority of originating country do not need attestation by MEA/Mission for use in India.

Foreign originated public documents of a country, after attestation by its diplomatic Mission/Post in India, do not need further attestation by MEA/Mission.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service 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 Power of Attorney Checklist

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.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global 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 an attestation is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global Limited has no influence over the processing times of an attestation application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. 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.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

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Miscellaneous Application Form

Declaration form (Mandatory for all applicants)

Overview

This affidavit is required to be submitted at the concerned Passport Office in India or abroad when either of the parents is absent when applying for a passport for their child who is a minor. Through this affidavit, the parent(s) in the Netherlands certifies that he/she has no objection for a passport being issued to his/her minor child in India or abroad.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service 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 NOC For Minor Checklist

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.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global 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 an NOC For Minor is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually.

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

VFS Global has no influence over the processing times of an NOC For Minor application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. 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.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

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Miscellaneous Application Form

NOC For Minor Application Form

Declaration form (Mandatory for all applicants)

Overview

The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, does not allow dual citizenship. Holding Indian Passport / acquiring Indian Passport / travelling on Indian passport after acquisition of foreign citizenship constitutes an offence under the Indian Passport Act, 1967, and attracts penalties.

• All the persons of India origin, who have acquired foreign nationality on or before 31.05.2010 must surrender their Indian passport. They will be issued 'Surrender Certificate' and cancelled Indian Passport.
• All the persons of India origin, who have acquired foreign nationality on or after 01.06.2010, must surrender their Indian Passport and Renounce Indian citizenship. They need to apply for a Surrender Certificate and Renunciation of Indian nationality.

If an applicant has already been issued a naturalisation certificate/ passport by another country, the applicant loses his Indian Citizenship with immediate effect and hence is ineligible to apply for Renunciation of Indian Citizenship under Section 8 of the Indian Citizenship Act. Thus, Indian nationals who have acquired foreign citizenship are required to apply for ‘Renunciation of Indian Citizenship/ Surrender Certificate’ by surrendering their Indian Passport. Under Section 12(1A) of the Passports Act, possession of Indian passport by foreign nationals is a cognizable offence. This equally applies to Indian nationals who have acquired foreign nationality.

The Government of India has prescribed imposition of penalty on a graded scale, depending on the number of trips made on the Indian passport, renewal of Indian passport after acquiring foreign nationality and Retention of Indian Passport for more than 3 years after acquiring foreign nationality.

There is a grace period of three months after acquisition of foreign nationality (to be counted from the date of registration / Naturalisation Certificate and not from the date of foreign passport) for using Indian passport for travel.

Please Note: The date indicated on the Naturalisation Certificate will be treated as date of acquiring foreign nationality and not from the date the Dutch/Foreign Passport was issued.

Visa Fees

Your payment allows you to deposit an 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 an application refusal or cancellation.

Modes of payment

• Credit Card or Debit Card (American Express is not accepted)
• Cash

Fees Chart

The price of your application is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

Print Fees Brochure Indian Services

Indicative Fees:

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service 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 Surrender of Indian passport / Renunciation of Indian nationality Checklist

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.

Refer to guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.

Please Note:

A photo service is available in all of our centres.

Newborn applicants are advised to take pictures from professional studios.

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global 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 Surrender Certificate is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

VFS Global has no influence over the processing times of a Surrender Certificate application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. 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.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination

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VFS Global as a Service provider is authorized to collect applicable fees for the services from applicants and make a preliminary examination of the applications to see that they are in order, accompanied by requisite supporting documents, and to guide the applicants wherever deficiencies are noticed.

Please note that service provider is not authorized to decide whether the service applied would be granted or refused, this decision is taken by the Embassy of India, The Hague.

As a service provider, VFS Global has no influence over the content of the application form and are not in a position to modify its content or structure in case of any discrepancy noticed.

Instructions to fill in the application form

• Applicants must refer to the instructions and faqs in concerned Government websites to achieve successful form fill up.
• The form should be signed and dated accordingly.

If supporting documents provided are not satisfactory, VFS Global reserves the right to request applicant to provide more documentary evidence.

	Mandatory Declaration form
	Mandatory Additional Declaration form
	Contact details form