VISA INFORMATION

Indian Visa Service

We know it can be stressful queuing up and spending a day applying for your visa to visit India. That is the last thing you need when preparing for your holiday or trip abroad. We will provide a fast and efficient visa service for people who wish to obtain an Indian visa, taking the stress out of your pre-trip preparation.

We are a part of fone ‘a’ flight, a company established since 2003, with 5 years experience of providing excellent service to all our customers. For more information about fone ‘a’ flight or to book a flight please go to foneaflight.com. We have provided all the information on what is needed to obtain a visa below and a download link so you can print the visa application form. If you would like to speak to someone regarding our visa service please call us on 020 ???? ????? or send us an email at visa@foneaflight.com

Please note all visa processing times indicated on this website are an indication only based on average times from our own experience. We try to give a realistic time frame to help you better judge your own plans. We do however recommend that you do not confirm any travel plans until your visa is issued. We will not be responsible for any loses due to any delays in visa processing. Should your visa be refused by the High Commission of India, you could loose the full visa application fee.We will always keep you posted on the progress of your visa and offer the highest level of customer service

FAQ
  • Why do you mention 10 to 15 day processing time for visa applications?
    This time is indicated on the higher end of the scale, we process 95% within 2-3 days. Meaning we drop of our visa applications on Tuesday and pick them up on Thursday afternoon, they are then checked and sent back to you or are ready for collection. We advise 10 to 15 days incase any problems occur at the embassy or incase the visa application needs to be re-submitted due to a request for additional information.
  • What happens is my visa is refused?
    If your visa is refused the embasy will not return your visa fees and you will need to re-pay the fee again if you re-send your application.
  • What do I need to declare when applying for a visa?
    You should give us as much information as possible when applying for your visa. Including reasons for a previous refusal ; overstaying on a previous visa ; if you have a criminal record ; being of Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan origin
How to Apply for an Indian Visa from Home?

To apply for an Indian visa from your home, just follow the simple Instructions:

Step 1: Complete your application form online

Step 2: Pay the visa fee and service charges online along with the optional postal charges for the return of your passport.

Step 3: Take a printout of your online application (remember to sign your application form) and print your online receipt.

Step 4: Collect the required documents, two passport-size photographs of the specified dimensions, valid passport along with the printed and signed visa application form and online receipt and send it to the respective Visa Application Centre (as per the county jurisdiction ) by post in a secure envelope.

You may send your postal application complete in every respect to the following address:

For High Commission of India, London County Jurisdiction:
India Visa Application Centre
142-148 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7DU.

For Consulate General of India, Birmingham County Jurisdiction:
India Visa Application Centre
20 - 21 Pemberton St, Birmingham B18 6NY

Please note that:

  • It takes minimum 15 working days to process the postal application excluding postal transit period.
  • Incomplete applications will not be processed (remember to send the required documents, valid passport, printed and signed application form and correct fee and photographs as per specification
  • As your passport will be sent through the post, it is important that you give your complete and correct address and post code on the visa application form.

Your application will be sent to the address given by you through post

How Do I Apply for an Indian Visa?

Applying for an Indian visa is a simple four-step process.

STEP 1: Complete the Application Online
  • Click on the Apply online link on the Menu bar of the home page.
  • Follow the instructions to fill the online form.
  • After completing the form, you will be directed to pay the fee online (if you don't want to pay the fee online, you may proceed by choosing the appropriate option at this stage, although we would advise you to pay online; it's also secure).
  • Subsequently, you will be shown a calendar and asked to choose a date to submit your application at the Visa Application Centre (if you don't want to take an appointment, you may proceed by choosing the appropriate option at this stage, but we strongly advise you to take an appointment to avoid unnecessary queues and delays).
  • Once you choose the date, you will get an appointment to submit the application and you will be asked to print the appointment letter generated by the system.
  • You also have to take a printout of the visa application form that you have filled online and the acknowledgement of the fee paid online. The system will prompt you at the required stage to take these printouts. Please remember to sign the printed application form.

STEP 2: Prepare your Application Kit
  • Arrange the documents as per the required documents for the type of visa you have applied for.
  • Two passport-size photographs. Please click here for photo specification.
  • Printed visa application form with signature, fee acknowledgement and appointment letter.
  • Valid passport. (minimum validity of 190 days)

    • STEP 3: Submit your Application
  • Visit the India Visa Application Centre 15 minutes before the appointed time and submit your application over the counter. (You may have to wait for your turn if there are large number of applicants)
  • YOU CAN ALSO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY POST at our Goswell office.

    • STEP 4: Collect your Passport
  • You can collect your passport from the Visa Application Centre where you have submitted your application.
  • You can also choose to get your passport returned by post at the Application Centre and avoid a second trip.
  • If you have opted for postal return, the passport will be mailed to your address.
  • Different visa categories have different processing times click here to ascertain the time of return of your passport.

    • After submitting your application, you can track your application online from this website.

    You are advised to verify all the particulars on the visa on receipt of your passport.

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