IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
❖ Please ensure that all data entries provided in your application match with your existing passport.
If not, please provide the supporting documentation.
❖ Please select the correct Indian mission based on the place where you reside in the USA and the
mission’s jurisdiction. Mission jurisdiction can be viewed at
h t t p : / / v i s a . v f s g l o b a l . c o m / u s a / e n / i n d / a t t e n d - c e n t r e
❖ Online applications are only accepted if filled out in the current year and within 180 days from the date of
submission.
❖ After submission online, no changes can be made. In case of an error, please fill a new online application
form.
❖ VFS INDIA CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE employees cannot edit or make any changes to your online
application form.
❖ THE EMBASSY/CONSULATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, AS
CONSIDERED NECESSARY.
❖ If applicant’s occupation is "Journalist", he/she may only apply for a journalist visa, even if you intend to travel
for tourism/ business/ medical/ Conference/Employment etc.
❖ Visa Application for Pakistani nationals and Pakistan origin USA nationals will take a longer than
normal time. USA nationals of Pakistan origin will be required to provide copy of renunciation
certificate. Pakistani nationals, including those holding dual nationality should apply for visas on their
Pakistani passport only. However, both the passports, in original, are to be submitted; visa will be
issued on Pakistani passport and type/duration of visa will be decided by the Embassy/Consulate.
It may please be noted that incomplete /erroneous applications will be returned to the applicant for
providing the missing/additional documents and re-submission of the full completed application. In
certain cases, the Embassy/Consulate may ask for further documentation or call the applicant for an
in-person or telephonic interview
GOVERNMENT APPLICATION ONLINE FORM – ORIGINAL
Signature: All Minor applicants need to write their name or sign in the space provided on the first page of the
application form below the photograph. Minor applicant below 5 years may put left thumb impression on the space
provided. Both parents should sign on the last page of the application. Both parents must sign on page 2 of the
online application form below the minor’s signature/thumb Impression.
PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE – ORIGINAL & DIGITAL
Physical photograph: 01 photograph must be affixed on the application form & should not be stapled. Physical and
uploaded photograph must be identical. Photograph must be 2 X 2 Inches on glossy paper showing front view of
applicant’s face against white background
Digital Photograph Requirements: Upload a digital photograph Online on Govt. Portal. The digital photograph should
meet the following requirements:
• Format JPEG