Requirements for Visa

• Duly filled in visa application( in prescribed format ) should be submitted along with following documents.
• 2 recent color passport size (about 2.5 cms x 2.5 cms ) photographs, showing full frontal view of face against a light background, to be pasted firmly on the application form. Scanned photographs are not acceptable.
• Valid current passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 adjacent blank pages for affixing visa and Immigration stamp) and previous passports. Non- production of previous passports can result in delay/refusal of visa. Photo on the Passport and Form must tally with applicant's present appearance. The applicant may face risk of deportation by authorities in India on arrival if the photograph does not match with his/her appearance.
• Copy of N.I.C. card or Birth Certificate (For Sri Lankan nationals only) should be enclosed.
• No objection letter from either of the parents if the child is traveling with one parent or, both parents should sign the visa application form..
• Additional documents are required depending upon the type of visa applied for. Details are below (Types of Visas).
• Correct visa fees payable by cash. Fees needs to be paid by Srilankan rupees only.(please see Fee schedule for details). Visa fees may be changed without notice.