Visa General Checklist Jan 2022
Visa General Checklist Jan 2022
General Requirements:
Passport (Original + Copy) with a validity for a minimum of 180 days with at least two blank pages.
Correct visa fee with two recent 50*50 size photographs. Please check the Photo Specifications.
Duly Filled Online Application form (printed) with Signatures on both pages with signed declaration.
For Minor Child (Under 16 Years of age):
A copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both the parents name.
Consent letter addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates signed by both the parents
Photocopy of Parent’s passports along with the copy of their current Indian Visa, if already holding one.
If parents are Indian citizens, copy of the resident status in the UK would be required.
Marriage Certificate/In case of Divorce, Child Custody Letter from court in respect of the child is required.
In case of Single Parent, Solicitor’s Letter and Child Benefit letter will be required.
In case of Minor’s Application/Declaration, either of the parents can sign the application form.
For Media Related Professionals, Police or Armed Forces, Commercial Pilots/Crew Members,
Charity/Social Workers and Priest going to India for Tourism:
Employer letter addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates stating the purpose.
For Media, related professionals who are Self Employed need to provide an Undertaking letter
stating no Professional related activities would be undertaken during the stay in India.
.Duly filled 5 sets of Specific Visa application form for Pakistani passport holders with one identical photo on each
form.
Duly filled Visa Online Visa Application Form for Bangladeshi passport holders
3 sets of Application form.( Bangladeshi Passport Holders)
Duly filled additional form (Colombo Form) for Sri Lankan passport holders
Duly filled additional form (Beijing Form) for Chinese passport holders.
Last three months bank statement.
Copy of employer is letter/chartered accountant's certificate (if self-employed) /
unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance letter / benefit letter.
For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality:
Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested)/OCI card/PIO Card.
If travelled to India before, please provide your Previous Passport with Indian Visa.
Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit/send the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals)
unless originals are requested.
Important Note: All Non-UK Passport Holders are required to refer the checklist for Non-UK Nationals,
Important Note: That this list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee a visa. The High Commission of India
or its Consulates reserve the right to ask for additional documents if required.