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India and Goa Visa: Your Questions Answered!
 
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What do I need to apply for my India Tourist Visa?
You will need to provide:

  • Your original passport, valid for at least 12 months;
  • The India Visa processing fee;
  • Two recent color 50mmx50mm sized photographs;
  • The India and Goa Visa application forms completed and signed;
  • Copy of your travel itinerary/flight details;
  • Stamped, self-addressed, special delivery envelope.

Pls note:
  1. Additional documents and special application forms may be required for Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan nationals.
  2. Additional documents may be required for children under 18 years of age.
  3. If you are applying from inside Ireland, UK or Australia, and you are not a citizen of this country, you may be required to prove your residency status in the country you are currently residing.
  4. If you are applying for a Business Visa, you will be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you fall in any of the cases listed above, please contact Visa First Help Desk on +353 1 878 3355.


How long is the visa valid for?
Tourist visas for India and Goa are generally valid for up to six months. Business visas are normally granted for three or six months.


How much will it cost?*
For Indian Visa processing (including all embassy fees) we charge.

Irish Residents
Tourist Visa 6-Month (Express service - 1 working day): €250     
Tourist Visa 6-Month (Express service - 5 working days): €125
Tourist Visa 6-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €95

Business Visa 6-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €285
Business Visa 6-Month (Express service - 1 working day): €435         
Business Visa 12-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €295
Business Visa 12-Month (Express service - 1 working day): €435
Business Visa 24-Month (Standard service - 10 working days): €385 

UK Residents
Tourist Visa 6-Month (Express service - 3 working days service): £120
Tourist Visa 6-Month (Standard service - 5 working days): £85

Business 1-Year Multiple Entry visa - same day: £300
Business 1-Year Multiple Entry visa - 3 w. days: £190
Business 1-Year Multiple Entry visa - 5 w. days: £160

US residents:
Holiday visa, multiple entry, 6 months  6 days:  $132
Holiday visa, multiple entry, 6 months  4 days:  $172
Holiday visa, multiple entry, 6 months  3 days:  $222
Holiday visa, multiple entry, 1 year  6 days:  $192
Holiday visa, multiple entry, 1 year  4 days:  $232
Holiday visa, multiple entry, 1 year  3 days:  $282

Business visa, multiple entry, 1 year  6 days:  $192
Business visa, multiple entry, 1 year  4 days:  $232
Business visa, multiple entry, 1 year  3 days:  $282
Business visa, multiple entry, 5 year  6 days:  $222
Business visa, multiple entry, 5 year  4 days – $262
Business visa, multiple entry, 5 year  3 days – $312

Canadian residents:

Tourist visas
6-Month Multiple Entry (processing 4-10 working days):  CA$ 178.75

Business visas
6-Month Multiple Entry visa (processing 4-10 working days):  CA$ 240.75
1-Year Multiple Entry visa (processing 4-10 working days):  CA$ 300.75


Note: If you hold a passport from another country not listed here please contact the Visa First Help Desk to confirm the visa fee that will apply for you.

*Please note, Embassy fee is set by the Embassies themselves and Visa First has no control over it. Usually, the Embassy fee varies according to embassy, applicant's nationality, type and duration of visa. The prices given here consist of Visa First handling fee and embassy fee. They are for one person, inclusive of VAT and are an estimate only. Please note that, additional fees may apply. These are dependant on the way you want to receive your passport, exchange rate changes, changes in the Embassy fees etc. In the event that in your case an additional fee is due we will contact you to organize the payment in the most convenient way for you.


How long does it take to organise?
Standard visa processing takes 10 working days. The express visa processing means your visa for India or Goa can be organised in just 5 working days (available only for Irish passport holders).


Why choose Visa First?
Thousands of customers every year choose Visa First to organise their travel visas because:

  • We make getting the visa you need fast and hassle-free.
  • We are the only company with an online visa status engine which allows you to check the status of your visa 24/7. Check your visa status now.
  • We're visa experts and have organised over 130,000 visas for people like you.
  • Our visa guarantee means no visa – no fee!*



How do I know what's happening with my visa application?
Visa First is the only company with an online visa status engine through which you can check the status of your India Visa application 24/7. Check your visa status here.


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