India Flight Crew
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL ITEMS BELOW FOR YOUR INDIA VISA:
Passport:
You must submit your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Have at least six months of validity left beyond your intended stay in the visiting countries.
- Have at least two blank visa pages side by side (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way.
Photographs:
Submit two professional color passport photo. Snapshot, photocopy or computer generated picture will not be accepted. Photo requirements:
- Photo size should measure 2″ x 2″. Leave the photo loose.
- Photo should be taken within six months to reflect your current appearance.
- Photo must include clear frontal view of full face, both ears, neck and upper shoulders.
- Photo should be printed in color on either matte or glossy photo paper and has not been altered in any way.
- Photo must be clear. Blurry, underexposed, overexposed and low quality photos are not accepted.
- Background of photo must be white, with no shadows over the face or the background.
- Facial expression must be neutral with eyes open and all the facial features should be clearly visible.
- Do not smile in photo.
- Do not wear eyeglasses in photo.
- Proper attire, Hats or head covering are only allowed if worn for religious reasons and if they do not obscure any facial features.
Please see below photo measurements:
Business Introduction Letter:
An original letter of introduction from your US-based company is required. Your completed introduction letter must:
- Be printed on your company’s official letterhead
- Display your full name, nationality, and job title
- Display your company’s US address
- Specify the exact purpose of your trip
- Specify the number of entries requested and the length of each stay
- Include your specific entry and exit dates
- Include the validity of your requested visa
- Display your host /sponsor detail including contact name, company name, street address and phone number
- Be signed by a member of management
Proof of Jurisdiction:
- Submit a photocopy of your valid driver’s license showing your home address as it appears on your visa application form (front and back) as proof of jurisdiction.
- If you are submitting a utility bill, only electric, gas, or a water bill will be accepted; phone and cable bills are not accepted
Invitation Letter:
You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for obtaining the invitation, copy is acceptable. the India Consulate may require additional documents to be provided such as an Original letter of Invitation from the inviting entity in India. This letter must:
- Be written on company letterhead
- Include the full local address and phone number of the organization and person to be visited
- Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter
Airline Crew Identification:
You must provide a copy of your airline crew identification badge.
Letter of Incorporation:
You must provide a letter of incorporation from the company that is inviting you to India.
Visa Application Form:
The Consulate of India requires a visa application form that is completed online. To access the form, follow this link: http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/
Click on the orange button labeled “Regular Visa Application” in the upper-left corner to begin the process. Your application must:
- Display your name exactly as it appears in your passport
- Include answers for all fields
- Type of visa and length of validity requested must match listing on all other documentation
- Be signed on the first page under the photo, and, on the second page. Both signatures must match the signature in your passport
- Include your email address on the online application. Applications missing a personal email address will be rejected by the consulate
- Be printed on single-sided sheets of paper. Double-sided applications will be rejected. You must fully print the bar code on the bottom of page 1
Additional Particulars Form:
You must sign and complete the Additional Particulars Form found in this kit. All questions must be answered with a “yes” or “no”. Do not use N/A on the form.
Click here to provide the particulars form: https://orbitvisas.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/additional-particulars-form-visa-Houston.pdf
Non-Us Passport Holder:
Please provide copy of your U.S Immigration Status.
Click here to provide the NON-US Citizen Form: https://orbitvisas.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/India-non-us-citizen-form-houston.pdf
Consular Fees:
In addition to Orbit visa’s service fees, estimated consular fees are the cost of your visa application.
MULTIPLE ENTRY VALID FOR 10 YEARS $263.00
MULTIPLE ENTRY VALID FOR 1 YEAR $183.00
Orbit Visas Service Fees:
The following prices are for Orbit Visa’s service fee per item. $149
Processing Time:
The processing time to attend your visa will be 7-10 business days
Orbit Visas Order Form:
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Please send the required documents via a traceable service such as FedEx or UPS to:
Orbit Visas
Attn: Visa and passport processing
5959 Westheimer Road, Suite 216
Houston, Texas 77057
Phone: (713) 750-9716
Fax: (832) 433-7254