Visa Information

VISA TYPES

Entry Visa

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

    As per the extact instructions of the Government of India, an Entry (X) Visa can only be granted to the following persons:-

    1. A foreigner of Indian origin, who wishes to come to India for visiting relatives, holiday etc.
    2. Spouse and children of a foreigner of Indian origin
    3. Spouse / dependents of foreigners coming to India on any other type of valid visa like Student/Business/Employment/Research, etc.
    4. Family members of diplomatic households who do not qualify for diplomatic visas.
    5. Applicants intending to participate in Sports Tournament.

    Validity: Duration of visa is requirement specific depending on a case to case basis. A maximum period of one year validity is granted which can be extended in India.

    All foreign nationals applying for visa in Bangkok are required to fill Reference Form along with the online visa Online Application. Please CLICK HERE to download form.

    Non-Thai Applicants are requested to print the Reference Form, fill in the details (WITH BLACK INK ONLY, FILLED IN CAPITAL LETTERS), and submit the form along with the online visa Online Application.

    For more information please refer to www.mha.gov.in

  • Visa Fees

    For detailed fee list and refer to your nationality and purpose of travel or document requirement.

    The Embassy of India reserves the right to refuse visa without assigning reasons and without refund of fee.

    1. For complete list of fees according to the purpose of your travel, duration of stay and nationality, click the following:

    Please note:

    • The Embassy of India reserves the right to refuse visa without assigning reasons and without refund of fee.
    • Fees are accepted in Cash only for walk in customers at the VAC, while we accept bank transfer only for applications submitted through courier
    • Walk in customers can pay in cash only; while applications sent through courier can pay through bank transfer only.
    • For your convenience, applications sent through courier must transfer to the following bank account and send us the proof of payment:

  • 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.

    To avoid delays when lodging the visa application should include the following:

    • Only Online Visa Application Forms are accepted. Please note that handwritten or typed forms are no longer accepted. Incomplete visa forms/insufficient/false documents may result in visa rejection or possible delay.
    • Additional Online Applications should be downloaded and filled in by Nationals of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and applicants of Pakistan origin as applicable.
    • Additionally please note below requirements:

      Entry visa (Spouse or dependents of Indian passport holder)

      • application form(www.indianvisaonline.gov.in)
      • 2 Photographs of size 2 inch x 2 inch in white background
      • 2 copies of Passport Bio page
      • Copy of ID card
      • Copy of house registration
      • Copy of marriage certificate (If the marriage certificate is in Thai then a translated and attested copy from the Ministry of Foreign affairs will be required)
      • Copy of Spouse’s passport bio page
      • Original passport with a minimum 12 months validity with atleast 2 blank pages
      • Invitation letter from applicant’s spouse permitting the applicant to reside at Spouse’ home
      • Proof of booking flight ticket ( one way ticket)
      • Copy of previous India visa if the same
    • Entry visa(Spouse or dependents of foreigners employed/residing in India)

      • application form(www.indianvisaonline.gov.in)
      • 2 Photographs of size 2 inch x 2 inch in white background
      • 2 copies of Passport Bio page Copy of ID card
      • Copy of House Registration
      • Copy of marriage certificate (If the marriage certificate is in Thai then a translated and attested copy from the Ministry of Foreign affairs will be required) (If the marriage certificate is from another country then the same need to be attested by the Embassy of that country)
      • Copy of birth certificate (in case of dependents)
      • Copy of Inviting Spouse’s passport bio pages, Indian employment visa page
      • Original passport with a minimum validity of12 months and at least 2 blank pages
      • Invitation letter from spouse permitting applicant to reside at spouse’s home
      • Flight ticket booking (one way ticket booking can be provided)
      • Copy of previous India visa issued (if available)Consent letter from parents permitting child to travel to India
      • For dependents less than 15 years in age, passport copy of both parents bio pages needs to be provided
    • Entry visa ( Related to participation in sport tournament, for attending Embassy of UN meeting in India)

      • Application form(www.indianvisaonline.gov.in)
      • 2 Photographs of size 2 inch x 2 inch in white background
      • 2 copies of Passport Bio page Copy of ID card
      • Copy of House Registration
      • Original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and at least 2 blank pages
      • Invitation letter from India
      • Letter/ Certificate from Thai organisation
      • Return flight bookings
      • Copy of previous India visa issued (if available)
      • Consent letter from parents permitting child to travel to India
      • For dependents less than 15 years in age, passport copy of both parents bio pages needs to be provided
      • Clearance from The ministry of external affairs/Nodal ministry/The ministry of home affairs
      • Reference form for Non-Thai nationals but must have resident permit in Thailand)

    Please note: Countries that must have a bank statement attached with the document are listed below:

    Nigeria, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenia, Tajikistan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

    This is not intended to be a complete list of documents that may be needed. Embassy officer reserves the right to ask for additional documents post submission of application.

  • Photo Specifications

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    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 3 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.
    • PASTE FIRMLY one photograph in the RIGHT HAND SIDE TOP CORNER BOX & STAPLE another photograph at LEFT HAND SIDE TOP CORNER of the application form

    Please Note: A photo service is available in all of our centres.

  • Processing Time

    The Embassy of India and VFS 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 application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India and/or its consulate in its full right.

    Applications processed individually

    Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India hence processing time may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

    Minimum processing time

    VFS has no influence over the processing time of a visa application. as issuing of visas is the prerogative of Embassy of India. Hence VFS will not be able to guarantee definite processing time.VFS are only able to communicate stipulated processing time, provided for information purposes only.

    The Mission/Consulate makes all possible efforts to process the visa applications within the stipulated time frame yet this must not be construed as an obligation on the part of Mission/Consulate.

  • Download Forms

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

    1. Use only Internet Explorer 8.0 (IE 8.0) & above (browser) for form filling (3 pages)
    2. Use Adobe Acrobat 11 software for viewing & printing application forms in .pdf (2 pages)
    3. Go to https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ & complete the form
    4. Once form filling is completed, PRINT / DOWNLOAD application form.

    Please check the application form as pre the instructions in the Embassy’s website.