Visa Services
How to Apply for a Regular Visa
Visa Application
Forms
- Please click on the following link for the online visa application: www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa
. - Click here for additional visa form for applicants who are not Israeli citizens.
- Biometric enrollment is mandatory for processing ALL VISA Cases for more than 1 year duration. The applicant is requested to visit the Embassy/ Visa Centre with prior appointment, for the same.
- For longer duration visa, please contact the Embassy on cons2.telaviv@mea.gov.in before application.
- Visa fee is accepted only in cash and is not refundable. Visa fees vary according to nationality of the applicant. You can seek more information from the Visa Application Centers.
- Passports can be collected from the Visa Application Center only and not from the Embassy.
- The validity of the visa (e.g. 6 months, 1 year) begins from the date of issue and not from the date of travel.
- All foreigners who intend to stay in India for more than 180 days continuously should register themselves with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in India.
- Tourist Visa cannot be extended at all. Other categories of Visa holders seeking extension are advised to apply well in advance of the expiry of the visa at the FRRO.
- Change of visa category is not permitted after reaching India.
Important Notice:
- Satellite phones:As per the existing guidelines of MHA, carrying satellite phones by foreigners into India is banned. All are requested to note this and not carry satellite phones while visiting India.
- Wildlife:The Indian Wildlife Protection Act bans all forms of wildlife trade. Violations of the provisions of the act are punishable with heavy fines and imprisonment. Travelers are, therefore, advised not to buy any wildlife or wildlife products or derivatives especially ivory articles, fur and skin articles derived from wild animals such as Shahtoosh.
- Drugs:Buying, sales or use psycho-tropic drugs or any narcotic substances while in India is a cognizable offence punishable by imprisonment.
Visa Types, Duration, Supporting Documents and Fees:
| Tourist Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: Tourism or visiting family/friends Supporting documents: Travel details including copy of ticket. Duration: Up to 5 years, each stay not to exceed 90 days. |
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Israel Passport Holder |
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Up to 01 year |
NIS 402 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 425 |
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Up to 05 years. |
NIS 792 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 815 |
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US Passport Holder |
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Up to 10 years |
NIS 402 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 425 |
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UK Passport Holder |
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Up to 01 year |
NIS 647 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 670 |
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Up to 05 years |
NIS 1902 |
NIS 23 |
NIS1925 |
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| Business Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: Business Supporting Documents: • A letter on the letter head of the Israeli company, giving company profile, designation of the applicant, purpose and tentative dates of visit. • Invitation letter from the Indian business counterpart, with name of applicant, purpose and dates of visit. Duration: Up to 5 years. Each stay not to exceed 180 days. |
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Israel Passport Holder |
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Up to 01 year |
NIS 482 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 505 |
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Up to 05 years |
NIS 987 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 1010 |
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US Passport Holder |
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Up to 01 year |
NIS 642 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 665 |
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Up to 10 years |
NIS 1067 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 1090 |
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UK Passport Holder |
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Up to 01 year |
NIS 957 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 980 |
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Up to 05 years |
NIS 2847 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 2870 |
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| Employment Visa & Project Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: For resident employment in India Supporting Documents: • Signed employment contract, which gives details of employment, duration and other terms and conditions. • Curriculum Vitae of the applicant. • Certificate of incorporation of the employer company Duration: Maximum period of Five years. Extension of employment visa, if required, has to be sought in India. |
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Up to 06 months |
NIS 3912 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 3935 |
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06 Months to 01 Year |
NIS 4072 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 4095 |
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More than 01 Year |
NIS 4382 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 4405 |
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| Student Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: For those who are admitted to a recognized Indian College / University Supporting Documents: • Admission letter from recognized Indian Institution in the name of the applicant, giving dates, title and duration of the course. • Documents to prove financial adequacy to cover expenses during stay in India. Duration: For the duration of the course, up to a maximum of 05 years. |
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Israel Passport Holder |
NIS 327 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 350 |
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US Passport Holder |
NIS 407 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 430 |
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UK Passport Holder |
NIS 907 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 930 |
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| Research Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: To pursue research in recognized educational institutes. Supporting Documents: Details of the proposed research and financial arrangements for research including local costs. Duration: Depends on the duration of the research. Note: The processing time for this visa is between 08 to 10 weeks. |
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Israel Passport Holder |
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Upto 06 months |
NIS 327 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 350 |
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06 Months - 01 Year |
NIS 482 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 505 |
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More than 01 Year |
NIS 792 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 815 |
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US Passport Holder |
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Upto 06 months |
NIS 407 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 430 |
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06 Months - 01 Year |
NIS 562 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 585 |
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More than 01 Year |
NIS 872 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 895 |
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UK Passport Holder |
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Upto 03 Years |
NIS 907 |
NIS 23 |
NIS930 |
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| Journalist Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: Journalists traveling to India for any purpose are given Journalist Visa. E.g. Journalist going for tourism is issued Journalist (Tourist) Visa. Supporting Documents: • Detailed letter from the Israeli media agency/ company with an introduction of the journalist, purpose, dates of visit etc. • Please fill in a separate application form, and submit list of equipment to be carried to India, in case the applicant wishes to make a film or documentary in India. Duration: Normally, for a period of three months. Under special circumstances, period of more than three months is granted. |
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Upto 06 Months |
NIS 327 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 350 |
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| Transit Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: A transit visa is granted for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel through India to reach his / her ultimate destination outside India by taking a connecting flight. Transit Visa is not required if Immigration System is not crossed and baggage is booked for final destination. Supporting Documents: Copy of confirmed tickets for onward journey. Duration: The visa will ordinarily be valid for a single journey and for entry within 15 days of date of issue. A person who wishes to make two entries into India in transit in the course of the same journey can be granted a transit visa valid for two entries and for stay in transit for a period not exceeding 3 days for each journey. |
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Israel Passport Holder |
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Upto 15 days |
NIS 92 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 115 |
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US Passport Holder |
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Upto 15 days |
NIS 172 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 195 |
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UK Passport Holder |
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Upto 15 days |
NIS 357 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 380 |
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| Medical Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: To seek medical treatment in established/recognized specialized hospitals/ treatment centers in India. Supporting Documents: Production of return ticket and financial adequacy to cover expenses during the stay in India including medical expenses. Duration: One year or the period of treatment, whichever is less. This can be further extended up to one year by FRRO on production of requisite documents. |
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Israel Passport Holder |
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Up to 6 Months |
NIS 327 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 350 |
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6 Months to 1 Year |
NIS 482 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 505 |
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US Passport Holder |
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Up to 6 Months |
NIS 407 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 430 |
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6 Months to 1 Year |
NIS 562 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 585 |
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UK Passport Holder |
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Up to One Year |
NIS 517 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 540 |
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| Conference/Seminar Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: To attend a conference/seminar/workshop being organized in India. Supporting Documents: Invitation to a conference/ seminar/workshop being organized in India. Duration: Depends on the duration of the conference, subject to a maximum of 6 months. |
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Upto six Months |
NIS 327 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 350 |
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| Entry Visa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purpose: a. Non-Indian Spouse of Indian national; or b. Visits of other nature Supporting Documents: Marriage certificate for (a) above. Proof of Indian origin for (b) above. Documents supporting the Visa purpose. Duration: Up to five years for (a) and (b) above subject to fulfilling certain conditions. |
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Israel Passport Holder |
Up to 6 Months |
NIS 327 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 350 |
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6 Months- 1 Year |
NIS 482 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 505 |
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More than 1 Year |
NIS 792 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 815 |
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US Passport Holder |
Up to 6 Months |
NIS 407 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 430 |
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6 Months- 1 Year |
NIS 562 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 585 |
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More than 1 Year |
NIS 872 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 895 |
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UK Passport Holder |
Up to 01 Year |
NIS 647 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 670 |
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More than 1 Year |
NIS 1902 |
NIS 23 |
NIS 1925 |
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