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Travel Visa and Passport Expediting Services

Requirements for obtaining a Student Visa for India

India Expedited Visa Service

Country: India

Visa Type: Student

The following are required to obtain a Student Visa for India

EDS SERVICE REQUEST APPLICATION FORM

  • Complete and return this form with all required information.

EDS Service Request Application Form

PASSPORT

  • Original signed passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay.
  • Your passport must have at least 1 clear blank visa pages available for the visa stamp(s).
  • EDS can obtain passport services for you on your behalf if needed. Please see our PASSPORT section.

APPLICATION FORM

  • The Indian Visa Application form must be completed online, printed, and signed.  Use the following link to open the application form:  https://www.indian-visa.com/expedite/application/form.  A website will open in a new window.  After completing the application form online, please print two (2) copies, sign and date both of them and send along with the other required documents to EDS.
  • All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa.

 


PHOTOGRAPHS

  • Two recent 2” X 2” passport type photographs, in color, front view, and with a plain white background.

LETTER OF CONFIRMATION or INVITATION

  • Letter confirming admission from an Educational Institution along with evidence of financial arrangements for stay in India. In case of admission in medical or paramedical courses in India, a letter of Approval or No objection certificate from the Ministry of Health, Government of India, is also required.
  • Similarly, for admission to graduate or post-graduate courses in engineering / technical institutions in India, a letter of approval or a No objection certificate from the Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education) is required.

COVER LETTER

None Required

OTHER DOCUMENTS

  • NEW  Copy of birth certificate or school diploma is required.
  • Proof of Applicant’s Residency: A copy of applicant driver’s license. Please enlarge for clarity. Address on driver’s license must match address on visa application form.
  • Proof of departure (computer generated flight itinerary from the travel agent)
  • All NON-U.S. Passport Holders must include a photocopy of a green card or copy of valid U.S. Work VISA.
  • All NON-U.S. Passport Holders: Complete a Non-Residence Form and include it with your document package to EDS.
  • If you were born in India and formerly had Indian citizenship, please submit an ORIGINAL Indian passport or copy of a previously issued Indian VISA.  Without these documents, you application will not be accepted by the embassy.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Visas cannot be changed or extended. If your travel plans change after the visa is issued you will need to re-apply for a new one. 
  • If you were born in India and formerly had Indian citizenship, please submit an ORIGINAL Indian passport or copy of a previously issued Indian VISA.  WIthout these documents, your application will not be accepted by the embassy. 
  • NOTE:  A visa obtained on an emergency basis for this country may incur an additional surcharge.  Please call or write to discuss your specific circumstances.

PAYMENT

The consulate only accepts United States Postal Money Orders for the cost of the visas. If you prefer, EDS can obtain the money order for the consulate. EDS accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express. Money orders and cash are also accepted.

* NON-U.S. CITIZENS CAN DEDUCT $20.00 FROM THE CONSULATE RATES *


Consular Rates

 Standard
10 days		Rush
5 days
multiple entry 1 yr$108.00$108.00
 

EDS Service Rates

Standard
8+ Business Days		Rush
5-7 Business Days		Emergency
1-4 Business Days
All applications from:
DC, VA, MD, NC, SC, KY, DE, TN, WV		$70.00$110.00$195.00
All applications from:
CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, VT 		$125.00$165.00$240.00
All applications from:
AK, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY		$125.00$165.00$240.00
All applications from:
IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, ND, SD, WI		$125.00$165.00$240.00
All applications from:
AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, LA, MS, OK, TX		$125.00$165.00$240.00
 
A $10.00 surcharge is added for non-US Passport holders.
 
EDS accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express Credit Cards


SENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS

When you have completed the visa application form, the EDS Service Request form, and this pre-shipping checklist, you may send all of your documents to the address below. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, DHL, or the USPS Express Mail for next-day delivery.

Embassy Document Services
Attn: Visa Processing
14908 Honey Locust Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193


All same day requests must be received by 8am. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Applications received after 8am will be submitted the next business day.