What is an emergency or urgent India visa?
An Indian emergency visa is a special document that can be used in urgent situations when you need to visit India due to illness, death in the family, or necessary presence in the court.
In order to get an emergency visa, you need to visit the Indian embassy and pay the required fee. Usually, it is a very fast process as the visa is used for urgent matters.
In case of other purposes like tourism or business, you should apply for a different visa type. An emergency visa is not treated as a regular one, so put that in mind.
Remember that it is better to make travel arrangements prior to visa issuance by an emergency visa service. Prepare before in order to avoid some problems and delays.
What you should know before applying for an emergency visa
There are a few things that you need to consider before you apply for an emergency visa. Firstly, you need to know that you can’t apply for multiple applications at the same time.
Besides, you should book an appointment to get an emergency visa that can be used only for purposes related to urgent reasons (such as death, illness, or appearance in court).
Moreover, you need to prepare a valid passport and a photo to apply. Note that it is necessary to pay the fee. After approval, you will get your visa and then you can visit India.
It is advisable to print your document as it will be checked at the airport. Important! An Indian visa is valid at all authorized ports of entry.
Indian emergency visa requirements
In case you need to obtain an Indian emergency visa, you must meet eligibility conditions. So prepare:
- visa application – you need to provide information about yourself, your family, and travel to India in the form
- valid passport
- 2 photos of the face
- proof of payment
- the checklist with mentioned documents
- supporting documents such as a copy of the death or hospital certificate, etc.
Additionally, in the case of children below 16 years old, required are copies of:
- birth certificate
- signed consent from parents
- current passport
- a custody order from the court (when parents are legally separated).
Important! Remember that your visa won’t be processed on Indian national holidays.
Who is eligible for an Indian emergency visa?
Citizens from the below countries can apply for an urgent visa to India:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bolivia
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Island
- Chile
- China
- China- SAR Macau
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cote D’Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- The Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger Republic
- Niue Island
- Norway
- Oman
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Republic Of Korea
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Christopher And Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Tonga
- Trinidad And Tobago
- Turks And Caicos Isl
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
- USA
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City – Holy See
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
How to apply for an emergency visa to India?
If you want to enter India for an urgent matter, you need to apply for an emergency visa. Consider these simple steps:
- Prepare all necessary documents such as valid passports, the checklist, emergency documentation, etc.
- Fill in the online emergency visa application form.
- Book an appointment and visit the embassy or consulate. You will need to take part in a short interview and answer a few questions.
- Submit application.
- Wait for the processing. As it is an urgent visa used when you want to travel to India fast, the processing won’t take long.
- Receive your emergency visa.
Note that the emergency visa service is available for people who have family members in India or/and Indian origin. You need to have emergency documentation and meet all eligibility conditions before visiting India.
Summary
The Indian government has recently made it easier for travelers to apply for an urgent visa. People, who want to get it, need to fill out the relevant information in the form, submit the required documents, and pay a fee.
The processing time for an emergency visa is very fast. Depending on the urgency and emergency services, applicants may receive their visas even on the same day.
An emergency Indian visa is only available for certain travelers who must provide evidence of the urgency of their need for the visa. For example, those traveling on medical grounds must submit proof of their medical condition.
