Embassy Link Business and Tourist Visa Services

Indian tourist visa requirements

  • Passport requirements: Original passport valid for at 190 days beyond stay, with at least 2 blank visa pages available.
  • One (1) completed and signed application form. PLEASE PRINT PAGES BACK TO BACK  USING ONE PIECE OF PAPER Original signature in blue or black ink ONLY.
  • One (1)  recent colour photos: Photos should be 3.5 x 3.5cm , taken on a light coloured background with no sunglasses or hats. Photo must include both head and shoulders.
  • Signed visa checklist
  • Signed authorization letter for pick up
  • Service order form (SOF): This is EmbassyLink’s service order form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
  • Special Notes: Canadian citizens of Indian origin will be required to submit their cancelled Indian passport or a copy.If cancelled Indian passport is not available, a declaration/affidavit must be obtained from a notary or lawyer declaring under oath that they no longer hold Indian citizenship. The original affidavit and a NOTARIZED copy of their citizenship certificate should be included with the visa application request. 2 -5 year visas are only available to persons of Indian origin and are at the discretion of the Consul. If a child is travelling with only one parent, a “letter of no objection” from the other parent is required, or both parents should sign the child’s visa application.Non canadian must complete an extra form. Page 4 of the passport must be completed in ink with passport holders address and name and contact details of a person to be contacted in an emergency. If your passport was issued out of province or overseas. kindly include documentation that proves residency in a province that falls under Vancouver’s jurisdication.