Indian tourist visa & vaccination

While we were planning for our trip to India for a friend's wedding, we were overwhelmed by the visa application mainly because the official website did not have very clear instructions. What should be a simple and quick process seemed daunting then. So I have simplified the process for those of you applying for Indian tourist visa from the UK who have resided here for at least 2 years.

How to apply for Indian tourist visa

STEP 1:

• Visit the India Visa Online website


• Click on ‘Online Visa Registration Application’


• Fill in online application form, check and submit.


• Print out form, sign and date.


• Pay online.

STEP 2:

• Print Declaration Form & Sign

STEP 3:

• Print Visa Checklist


• Compile all relevant documents as per checklist and post to address below via Royal Mail Special Delivery:

India Visa Application Centre
1-3, Canalside,
Uxbridge Road
Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0JN

• Now wait for your passport with approved visa through the post.

Tips:

• It took us about a week to recieve our passport from the day it was mailed. Note: This was application for anyone who has resided in the UK for more than two years so it will be different otherwise.


• For more information about applying Indian Visa, please click here. This is a very useful website.

Vaccination

Vaccination at a NHS clinic is free so make use of it. Make an appointment with a nurse at the clinic you are registered to, at least a month ahead of your travel date. Types of vaccination will depend on each individual. Some vaccination is a course so you will be needed to be back for a week or two after the first jab.

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