Documents

Passport

~ Passport must be valid 6 months after entry to India

~ Passport must have at least 2 blank pages

~ Passport must be issued as a full validity passport

~ Passport must not be damaged in any way

~ If holding Isle of Man passport then you must choose UNITED KINGDOM as your Nationality when completing the visa form online.

Visa

~ Before submitting a visa application, individuals who were previously Indian nationals are required to surrender their passports to the High Commission of India. They must also provide their original Surrender Certificate and a copy of their cancelled Indian passport. Alternatively, if they have previously travelled to India, they should provide their previous Indian visa.

~ Applications from individuals of Pakistani descent will be referred to India for approval. This process can take anywhere from weeks to months, and the visa granted may be subject to restrictions.

~ If an applicant holds both British and non-British passports, they must apply using their British passport.

Visa application

~ Visa form completed online. Print and sign

You will also find a link to the visa form in the downloadable pack.

Photos

~ A photo on a pure white background must be uploaded as part of the online visa form completion process. No sunglasses, accessories.

~ Photos must be taken no longer than 6 months prior to application

~ 50mm x 50mm (2'' x 2'' ) in size, and excluding the white border.

~ Photocopy of the passport details page with signature

Proof of residency

~ Required for British dual nationals and only when applying with the non British passport. Supply a photo copy of the bio photo page from the British passport as proof of UK residency. No further documentary proof is required.

~An Indefinite leave to remain visa for the UK.

~ A photocopy of the UK residence visa is acceptable if it is in the old passport. Also include a photo copy of the bio photo page from the passport it relates to.

~ If the UK residence visa is in the form of a card or paper document, then supply only a photo copy of both sides of it. Also include a photo copy of the bio photo page from the passport it relates to.

~ If you do not have a visa for an Indefinite stay visa, then you must supply your current UK visa (if applicable) and copies of two identical utility bills (i.e.both gas bills). One must be the most recent, and the other must be dated between 24-30 months old.

~ Applicants that cannot provide these bills, must fill out a non resident form and will be referred between 10-15 working days and will be subjected to an additional £10 Embassy fee.

Authorisation form

~ Print and complete by hand

~ This will be available in Regus Visas downloadable pack

Original UK company letter:

It must include the following points:

~Applicants full name.

~ Passport number and Nationality.

~ Passport Start date.

~ Passport Expiry date

~ Purpose of trip and the name of the company being visited.

~ The employer is financially responsible for the trip.

~ State the length of visa and amount of entries needed.

~ If the employer is outside of the UK, then the letter must state that there is no UK company and that the applicant is the sole representative.

~ It must be fully addressed to the Indian Embassy in London.

~ The letter must be dated.

Regus visas order form

Declaration form

~ Print and complete by hand

~ This will be available in Regus Visas downloadable pack

Invite letter from India:

It must include the following points:

~ Purpose of the trip.

~ Passport number and nationality.

~ Passport Start date

~ Passport Expiry date.

~ Applicants full name.

~ It must be fully addressed to the Indian Embassy in London.

~ It does not need to be the original.

~ It is important to mention the length of visa required and how many entries.

~ The letter must be dated. It must state the name of the Company the applicant works for. This must match the applicants name on their visa form.

Media

~ Media related Job title applicants must provide a letter from employer and from themselves stating the dates of travel and that no media work will be undertaken whilst in India.

~ Media related job title applicants could have their application forms with the passport referred in High Commission of India for up to 10-15 working days.

Any dual national of Pakistani origin who holds a Pakistan passport, must apply their Pakistani passport