Business visa requirements

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The below requirements are for a UK passport holder only. ​ 1. Original passport. With six months remaining on validity and at least two blank visa pages. ​ 2. UK residence permit/BRP (if applicable). 3. Application form. Please fill in on your computer this form, downolad here and email it to us. We will then compalte online form on your behalf and email it to you so you can sign it. 4. Declaration form, download here. 5. Authorisation letter, download here. 6. Two new photographs. 50mmx50mm ('2x2') and taken by a professional photographer. 7. Original signed letter from the company in UK.

Explaining the nature of business and duration of visit, contacts of the company visited in India, a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses of the applicant.

The letter must contain the following information:

• Be addressed to: Indian High Commission, India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA
• Letter need to on the company’s headed pape
• Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the company, proxy signature are not acceptable
• Purpose of Visit
• Applicants Nama
• Passport number
• Start & Expiry date of the passport
• Duration of stay in India (per trip -if applicable)

8. Invitation letter from the sponsoring company in India. Signed Letter of invitation from an Indian company on their official company letter head paper. Clearly stating the purpose and duration for which visa is requested, dates of visit, stating your name as in passport. The letter must contain the following information:

• Be addressed to: Indian High Commission, India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA
• Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the company, proxy signature are not acceptable
• Purpose of Visit
• Applicants Name
• Passport number
• Start & Expiry date of the passport
• Duration of stay in India (per trip -if applicable)

​ 9. Pre-paid Special Delivery envelope (to return your passport) or add £24 to the payment. ​ 10. You can bring your documents in person to our office or post them to us. FEES: displayed fees are for UK nationals.

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Tourist visa requirements

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1. Original passport. With six months remaining on validity and at least two blank visa pages. ​ 2. UK residence permit/BRP.

For non-UK nationals a proof of residency in the UK for at least 2 years:

Either Indefinite Leave to Remain visa (permanent visa); OR

Utility bills dated in the Current Month, plus One for at least Two years back (but not older than 30 months).

Utility Bills include only Landline Telephone, Gas, Electricity, Water, Council Tax Bills and Tenancy Agreement. Bank statements will not be considered.

NOTE - Mix and Match of the Utility bills are not acceptable.

If you have not lived in the UK for 2 years, or cannot produce documents as above, your visa can still be processed but it may take approx 3 weeks and you need to complete an additional visa form from, please download here.

3. Application form.

Please fill in on your computer this form, downolad here and email it to us. We will then compalte online form on your behalf and email it to you so you can sign it. 4. Declaration form, download here. 5. Authorisation letter, download here. 6. Two new photographs. 50mmx50mm ('2x2') and taken by a professional photographer. 9. Pre-paid Special Delivery envelope (to return your passport) or add £24 to the payment. ​ 10. You can bring your documents in person to our office or post them to us. Processing times usually 3/4 working days after submission. FEES: displayed fees are for UK nationals.

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