Visa Information
Conference Visas are generally issued for a single entry and are valid for 3 months from date of issue.
Important
a) Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa.
b) Visa processing time varies in different locations, depending on the country of residence of the applicant.
c) Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until your visa and passport are secured in your possession.
Requirements
1. Passport
Original, signed passport valid for atleast 6 months from the date of application with at least two blank visa pages for Indian visa stamps. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps.
2. Indian Visa Application Form
One original India visa application per applicant properly completed on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy. Only on-line Indian visa application forms are accepted. Signature must be original on printed India visa application. Improperly completed India visa application forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3. Photo
Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in colour, front view and with a plain/light background. Glasses should not be worn in these photos; photos should not be stapled to the application.
4. Proof of Residential Address
Clear photocopy of applicant's proof of residence/address that matches the present address on the visa application exactly. Photocopy of state issued ID (Driver License or ID), major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) or a copy of a valid/current lease containing both the landlord and tenant signatures must be submitted.
5. Official Invitation from India
After you have paid the Delegate Fee, an Official Invitation Letter will be sent to you by the Organizing Committee.
Important
a) Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa.
b) Visa processing time varies in different locations, depending on the country of residence of the applicant.
c) Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until your visa and passport are secured in your possession.
Requirements
1. Passport
Original, signed passport valid for atleast 6 months from the date of application with at least two blank visa pages for Indian visa stamps. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps.
2. Indian Visa Application Form
One original India visa application per applicant properly completed on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy. Only on-line Indian visa application forms are accepted. Signature must be original on printed India visa application. Improperly completed India visa application forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3. Photo
Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in colour, front view and with a plain/light background. Glasses should not be worn in these photos; photos should not be stapled to the application.
4. Proof of Residential Address
Clear photocopy of applicant's proof of residence/address that matches the present address on the visa application exactly. Photocopy of state issued ID (Driver License or ID), major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) or a copy of a valid/current lease containing both the landlord and tenant signatures must be submitted.
5. Official Invitation from India
After you have paid the Delegate Fee, an Official Invitation Letter will be sent to you by the Organizing Committee.