The Standard Steps of the Online Visa Processing

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The Standard Steps of the Online Visa Processing Photo by Arvind  Sharma

The Indian government has stringent guidelines when it comes to visa application services and visa processing. It makes it a challenging process depending on your requirements and your journey. If you provide the visa application service center with completed documents, a visa is definitely issued within 48 hours. The official Government embassy allows for submission of applications and lists all the necessary documents that are required to be attached along with the application. The visa also grants permission to the person for a period of stay in the country - which does not exceed more than180 days in India.

There is a nominal visa fee payable for the service of the visa application process except by nationals of certain countries like Burundi and Mongolia who get free visas. Also, visas are not necessary for travelling to India for the citizens of Nepal and Bhutan. You can get an online visa from the Indian Government website which has step by step detailed instructions on visa applications services, mode of submission, visa processing and the type of visa applicable based on the purpose of travel. This process is easy to understand and can be easily accessed online.

The following are the standard steps of online visa application and visa processing:

• The visa application service allows you to check the types of visas that are valid, based on the nature and your purpose of travel.
• For the online visa, you have to fill in the form online as handwritten forms are not accepted.
• Fill the form accurately as forms with mistakes can be rejected. Download all the completed forms and print them out. Check if all the documents are attached as per the checklist.
• The visa application services include fees and payment for certain visas. Check on the fees applicable and payment options for the respective visas.
• Attach all the documents and photographs after rechecking them.
• Submit the completed application in person or by post.
• Track the status online and keep your fingers crossed for a fast approval.

There are some advisory measures to be taken before you plan your travel. Ensure that there is enough processing time before you set your dates. For people on a tourist visa, a gap of at least two months is a must between two consecutive visits. The processing time normally takes around two working days excluding the consular holidays. Once your visa is confirmed and arrived, you can enjoy your trip.

Author's Profile

Arvind Sharma is an employee of Cox and Kings Global Services. Along with wanting to ensure that travellers have extensive information about Visa application services, he also prefers to research about Visa processing and applying for a Visa online for additional aid.


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