Getting There:

Step 1: Booking Flight Tickets - Aim to reach latest by Thursday morning October 15th and leaving earliest by Saturday October 17th

Depending on your schedule/ flexibility keep in mind travel times, potential delays if taking connections, jet lag, shopping, and plans to tour India/ surrounding countries.

Travel Documents:

You will need the following:

  • Non-expired Passport with ≥ 6 months validity from date of travel containing ≥ 2 blank paged

    • Recommended - a scanned printout of the first and last pages of your passport and a copy of that pdf on your phone

  • Proof of Return/ Onward Ticket - print out ideally/ phone copy/ airline app

    • Immigration may ask for this as proof you do not overstay your visa if you are a non Indian citizen/ resident/ OCI Card holder

  • Proof of Sufficient Funds for travel

    • Credit Card/ Debit Card are typically sufficient

All travelers must complete an e-arrival card

  • Fill this out 72-hours in advance of arrival or before taking off (internet access) using https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/

    • Use your hotel address or the Heritage’s address (on FAQ page) for your ‘address in India information”

  • Carry a printed copy or one on your phone to show immigration.

All international travelers to India must complete the Air Suvidha Self Declaration Form

  • This form will also be handed out by airlines 1 hour prior to landing in New Delhi/ India

  • You can fill this out in advance and print it out OR fill it out on airplane prior to arrival.

  • You can read notice about this short form from the U.S. Embassy

  • It is a declaration to Indian Ministry of Health that you have/ have not traveled to a country where there is an active Ebola outbreak.

Visa Requirements:

  • If you have a or OCI (overseas citizen of India) card, you do not need to apply for a visa - these are lifelong visas and never expire.

    • Note PIO (Person of Indian Origin) cards are now expired and need to be converted to OCI cards.

    • E-OCI card is now active and available - see FAQ (physical OCI card is still active)

  • If you are a U.S. citizen, you will need to apply for an e-visa online

  • You will need the following:

    • Scanned US Passport bio page: as PDF, 10–300 KB

    • Scanned Passport Style Photo: recent, front-facing, plain white background, square (2"×2"), JPEG, 10 KB–1 MB, minimum 350 × 350 pixels.

How do I Apply for a Visa?

  • Type of visa recommended - One Month e-Tourist Visa e-Tourist Visa (e-T1 V)

    • Cost = $25 (paid online by card, plus ~2.5–3% bank charge)

    • Apply as early as 120 days prior to arrival and a minimum of 4 days prior to arrival

    • Filling out the form takes about 30 - 40 minutes online

    • Stated processing time for approval takes ~ 3 business days

    • Beware of fake websites - use this link to apply: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/Registration

  • Additional information you will need to fill out e-visa

    •  Passport details (number, date of issue and expiry)

    • For the section titled: Reference with address and phone in India

      • Use: Anand Swaroop, 13-169 The Neighborhood, Kompally, Hyderabad-500014, Phone No. +91 8688296203)

      • Reference in the US feel free to use: Anand Swaroop, 6 Vanderveer Dr, Belle Mead, NJ 08502, Phone No. +1 908 432 4620

    • Previous names/nationalities if applicable

    • Education, current and past occupation with employer address

    • Parents' names, their birthplaces and nationalities

    • Spouse's details if applicable

    • Visible identification marks, i.e. birthmarks, moles permanent scars etc. which are visible and can be shown if asked for by the Indian Immigration Authority.

    • Countries visited in the last 10 years (to the best of your memory)

    • Any previous Indian visa numbers

What happens after submitting my Visa application?

Do I get a confirmation of submission of my e-Visa application?

Ans- Yes. Immediately after you submit your e-Visa application and make the payment, you will receive a confirmation of submission of your application on the email id provided by you while filling your application form.

When will my e-Visa be issued and how will I be informed about it?

Ans- You will be informed about your Visa status (Granted or Rejected) on the email id you provided in the e-Visa application.

You can check the status of your application anytime by visiting the e-visa website, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking “Check your visa status”.

Checklist of Documents (Printed) to Bring:

A) Passport and Photocopy

B) Grated E-Visa electronic travel authorization (ETA) or OCI Card

C) To and From USA Flight Tickets

D) India E-Arrival Card