Embassy of India - Washington DC

Closest Metro Stop:
Dupont Circle
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www.indianembassy.org

Embassy of India 2107 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20008 Fax: (202) 265-4351 Phone: (202) 939-7000

Consular Section 2536 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20008 Fax: (202) 387-6946 Visa: (202) 939-9888 Passport: (202) 939-9864

The Embassy of India and its Consular Section are located at different locations. While the embassy is only 2-minutes away from the Dupont Circle Metro Station, the Consular Section is approximately at a 15-minute walk from the station. Use the map shown below to find suggested routes.

From Dupont Circle Metro Station Approximately 0.1 mile, 2 min walk Leave the station through the Q Street Exit. Head west on Q St NW toward 20th St NW. Turn right onto 21st St NW.

From Dupont Circle Metro Station Approximately 0.8 mile, 15 min walk Leave the station through the Q Street Exit. Head west on Q St NW toward 20th St NW. Slight right onto Massachusetts Ave NW. At the traffic circle, stay on Massachusetts Ave NW.

Quick Facts

Passport Validity Must be valid for six months beyond date of visa application to obtain a visa Blank Passport Pages Two pages required for entry stamp Tourist Visa Required For U.S. Citizens: Yes

Vaccinations Required for yellow fever if the traveler is arriving from an infected area Currency Restrictions for Entry None Currency Restrictions for Exit Check local law for reporting requirements for exiting with large quantities of foreign currency and Indian rupees.

E-Tourist Visa Application Process

Online: E-Tourist Visa (eTV) Application

Applicants may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival with a window of 30 days. For example: If you are applying on September 1, then you can select arrival date from September 5th to October 4th.

Required Documents

The following documents are required for an e-Tourist Visa:

1- Scanned first page of your passport.

2- Scanned passport-size photograph with a white background. The digital photograph should be uploaded along with the visa application.

Instructions for e-Tourist Visa

The documents listed below need to be uploaded by the applicant. The application will be rejected if the uploaded documents are not clear.

1- A digital passport-size photograph.

2- A digital copy of your passport's data page containing personal details, such as your name, date of birth, nationality, expiry date, etc.

The e-Tourist Visa fee depends upon the type of visa and duration of visa. The fee must be paid at least 4 days before the expected date of travel otherwise the application will not be processed. The fee is non-refundable. The e-Tourist Visa is allowed for a maximum of two visits in a calendar year.

Where is the e-Tourist Visa Valid?

The e-Tourist Visa is valid for entry through 16 Indian airports i.e. Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum & Varanasi. The eTV is not valid for entry from sea ports in India.

Applicants should carry a copy of the e-Tourist Visa at the time of travel.

Biometric details of the applicant will be collected by Immigration Officers upon arrival in India.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Card

Passport holders of yellow fever affected countries must carry a Yellow Fever Vaccination Card at the time of arrival in India, otherwise they may be quarantined for 6 days upon arrival in India.

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