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Step 1
Fees Checklist & Additional Forms Photo Specs Processing Time Online Application FAQ’s Confirm the visa type based on your
Emergency
reason for travel; do not make any
Tourist
Tourist Visa Print confirmed bookings.
Business
Student
Checklist: Must be completed, signed & attached with your application and Step 2
Journalist supporting documents. Complete your application online
Employment
Conference Place a tick in the checkbox as applicable. Step 3
Transit Download & print the form/s, read and
Entry complete checklist
Section A: Standard Documents
Research
Missionary Complete the application form online at www.vfs-in-au.net Step 4
Medical & Medical Attendant Check fees payable and payment
Once completed online, download all forms, print and sign where applicable.
options
Attach one recent photograph meeting specifications at www.vfs-in-au.net.
PASSPORT FOR INDIA
Current original passport/travel document with a minimum validity of six months from Step 5
the date of application and must have at least two blank pages. Exception Czech Sign form/s and checklist at all
OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA (OCI) Nationals- see details under section D. indicated places

PERSONS OF INDIAN ORIGIN (PIO)
POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
INDIA DRIVERS LICENCE VERIFICATION
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
TRACK YOUR APPLICATION
Neighbourhood Country Visits: If you plan to re-enter India immediately after visiting a Step 6
Ensure photos are as per specifications
neighbourhood country, you must provide a detailed Itinerary. In such cases 3 entries
may be permitted within the stipulated visa validity.
Step 7
Persons of Indian Origin, their spouses and dependant children would only be Check processing times to plan your
eligible for an entry visa and NOT for a tourist visa; please review the checklist travel accordingly.
for an entry visa.
Step 8
Applicable Visa fee, VFS Service fee, Post/Courier Fee. This is automatically
Attach all supporting documents
calculated when an application is completed online.
required as per the checklist. Make sure
For applications sent by post/courier do not send a return post/courier envelope. ( the
your application is complete. Incomplete
postal/courier processing fee includes the return delivery).
applications cannot be accepted.

Section B: Additional Documents based on specific conditions Step 9

APPLICATION WITHDRAWAL
Submit your application based on
Form ‘H’, if you are applying to visit any restricted and/ or protected areas in India jurisdiction by Express Post/Courier in
For Non Australian Residents Photocopy of Visa Status showing valid visa OR person or through a Travel Agent
GENERAL Residency Proof from DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) issued (where you reside determines where you
within the last 1 month of the current date stating the type of Residency applied for e.g.
INFORMATION Bridging Visa A awaiting Permanent Residency.
need to submit your application)

Step 10
Track your application online
CONTACT US Section C: Additional Documents For minor (less than 15 years old)
Step 11
Copy of birth certificate of minor. In case of the minor’s father status being unknown, a
Your completed application will be
CUSTOMER SERVICE Statutory Declaration is required from the mother stating the same
returned to you by the mode of delivery
Parent/s passport copies ( page with photo/signature & address page) selected by you once processed.
HOLIDAYS / CLOSURES No objection letter (letter of consent) signed by both parents

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OR
Signature of both parent/s on the visa application form
In the case of single parent/guardian submit additional documentary proof copies such
as custody papers / death certificate of the deceased parent / proof of single parent
status

Section D: Specific Nationality Criteria

Applicable only if you are a national or hold dual nationality with one of the
countries mentioned here below

Pakistani nationals and dual nationals of Pakistan are eligible for Entry Visa and
Business Visa Only.
Ex Pakistani nationals not holding dual nationality of Pakistan may apply for any
Visa category and must submit a Statutory Declaration duly attested by a Justice of
Peace stating that you do not hold Pakistani nationality.
If you currently hold dual nationality of Bangladesh and another country, both
 passports need to be submitted. Visa will be issued on your Bangladeshi passport.
If you do not hold dual nationality of Bangladesh and another country submit a
Statutory Declaration duly attested by a Justice of Peace stating that you do not hold
Bangladeshi nationality.
If you currently hold dual nationality of Sri Lanka and another country, both
passports need to be submitted. Visa will be issued on your Sri Lankan passport.
If you do not hold dual nationality of Sri Lanka and another country submit a
Statutory Declaration duly attested by a Justice of Peace stating that you do not hold
Sri Lankan nationality.
If you currently hold a New Zealand Passport and are a permanent resident of
Australia, submit a copy of your Medicare card.
If you currently hold a Czech Republic Passport, you may apply only if you meet the
following conditions A) You must have stayed in Australia, for at least one year, prior
to applying. B) Hold a Passport with at least 1 year validity from the date of application.
C) Present medical insurance for the entire period of proposed stay in India.

The applicant hereby confirms that he/she has read the above, ticked the boxes against
documents submitted & ensures that all the necessary documentation has been submitted

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