The Hague Apostille Convention 1961, abolishes the requirement of legalization of foreign documents for use in any member country, once an Apostille certificate (including e-Apostille) has been issued by a competent authority of the country where the document originates. Therefore, no further attestation or legalization by the Indian Embassy in Reykjavik, Iceland, or Iceland’s Embassy […]

Registration of Birth and Issue of Birth Certificate Parents may apply for registration of birth of their minor child born outside India within a period of one year of its occurrence. Online registration of birth can be made through link: https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Home2.aspx?formcode=09 .  Applicants should submit the printout of the online application and the following documents for registering […]

Visa Fees can only be paid by Bank Transfer in Embassy’s bank account. Bank account information will be given after submission of application form and all required documentation. We do not accept personal Debit cards / Credit cards / Cheques / Cash / Payments in other currencies. Fees are subject to change, as prescribed by […]

MADAD: Consular Services Management System Government of India has recently launched a new online portal: MADAD (‘MEA’ in Aid of Diaspora in Distress), a Consular Services Management System. Consular grievances regarding compensation, court cases, domestic helps, imprisonment abroad, transportation of mortal remains, repatriation, salary dues, tracing the whereabouts can be lodged under this scheme. Grievances […]

Nationals of following countries are eligible for Tourist visa on arrival : Citizens with valid passports of the following countries may apply for an Indian e-Tourist Visa. Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman […]

A transit visa is granted to enable applicants to transit through India to destinations in other countries. The visa will be valid for entry within 15 days of date of issue for a maximum stay of 3 days. Documents required Signed printout of the online filled application form. In case of Minors (Under 18 years […]

Employment visa is granted to a foreigner to take up an employment in India. Visa is granted for the duration of the employment or to a maximum period of two years whichever is less. Annual salary should not be less than USD 25000 per year. The employment will have to be subject to Income Tax […]

Research Visas are granted for Research work for a maximum of three years or for the duration of the research project, whichever is earlier. Registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) is required within 14 days of arrival in India if the stay is more than 180 days. Documents required Signed printout of the online […]

A Medical Assistant Visa is given to those who are accompanying a patient. Maximum of two assistants are permitted with a patient. Visa is granted coterminous with the visa of the patient. Registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) is required within 14 days of arrival in India if the stay is more than 180 […]

A Medical Visa is given for a medical treatment. Duration and number of entries of the visa will depend on the nature of illness and its treatment certified by the Indian consulting doctor. Registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) is required within 14 days of arrival in India if the stay is more than […]