Visa Services
Visa to Visit The Republic of India
- General Information
- Visa Application Categories and Processing
- Important Points, Please Note
- Consolidated Information On ‘How To Apply’ For VISA FOR India
- Visa Fee (In Swedish Kroner)
- Additional Papers to be given with Visa Application
- Miscellaneous information
- Photo Specifications for Visa Applicants
The Visa Application in the old system will not be accepted w.e.f 23 January 2012. The application will be accepted in the new system only.
General Information
All those who do not hold valid Indian Passport, need a visa to enter India. Foreign nationals who hold valid PIO Card or OCI Card do not need a visa to enter the country.
Applicants from Latvia are required to apply for visa direct with the Embassy of India, Stockholm. They do not need to go to the Indian Visa Application Centre (run by TT Services).
To apply for visa from Sweden, applicants need to apply it through Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) whose physical address and contact details are given below :
IVAC (TT Services)
Olof Palmes Gata 23
111 35 Stockholm
Telephone: +46–8–4401590
Fax: + 46–8–4401599
E–mail: info@ttservices.se
Web: www.ttservices.se (for details as well as for visa applications for applicants from Sweden)
More details about how to apply for visa for India through IVAC (TT Services) and their charges are provided on their website www.ttservices.se.
Due to security policy directives, time taken to process the visa applications can be longer than the mentioned number of days required for processing.
Tourist visa holders please note that there should be a gap of at least two months between their two visits to India on a Tourist Visa.
IMPORTANT: Under instructions of Government of India, the Embassy of India, Stockholm has established the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) to meet the contingency expenditure incurred by this Embassy for carrying out welfare activities for Overseas Indian Citizens who are in distress.
Each individual requiring VISA SERVICES has to pay additional amount of SEK 15:- for ICWF in addition to normal fees for such services.
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Visa Application Categories and Processing
Swedish passport holders and Non-Swedish passport holders (resident in Sweden) are required to apply for visa for India through M/s TT Services AB, Olof Palme Gata 23, Stockholm (www.ttservices.se). Visa applications processing is minimum five working days. For further details, please contact M/s TT Services appropriately.
Latvian passport holders and Non-Latvian passport holders (resident in Latvia) are required to apply for visa at Embassy of India, Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 12, 111 83 Stockholm between 0930 and 1200 hrs on Embassy’s working days. Since no cash payment is accepted at the Embassy’s Visa Counter, following bank details may be noted for payment into Embassy’s Bank Account :
Embassy’s Bank-Giro Number: 5816-4930
Embassy’s Bank Details:
Swedish Kroner Account Number 8327-9,23699836-5
IBAN: SE 1880000832790236998365
BIC No.SWEDSESS
Swedbank AB (Publ)
Box 70292,
Stockholm.
The following visa applicants whether from Sweden or Latvia are required to contact the Embassy before applying because of a different visa procedure :
(i) Pakistani passport holders, ordinarily resident in Sweden/Latvia (ii) Afghanistani passport holders, ordinarily resident in Sweden/Latvia
(iii) Swedish passport holders, ordinarily resident in Sweden/Latvia, who have at some point of time held Pakistani passport or were born in Pakistan
(iv) All applicants applying for Journalist Visa.
Important Points, Please Note
- As per Government of India regulations, satellite phone service is not permitted in India. Unauthorized use of satellite phones violates Section 24 of the Indian Telegraph Act.
- Due to security policy directives, time taken to process the visa applications can be longer than the mentioned number of days required for processing
- that visa fee once paid is non-refundable.
- that the right to grant visa solely remains with the Embassy of India, Stockholm including related to the number of days and entries.
- that all Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders are required to apply for visa along with a Note Verbale from Foreign Office, if their visit is official.
- that all applicants who apply by post, both from Sweden & Latvia, are required to submit ‘self-addressed envelopes with adequate stamps pasted on them for return of passport(s)’ as well as ‘proof of payment of visa fee’ in addition to the other requirements of visa application process.
- that applicants who apply by post should refrain from sending cash in envelopes to either the IVAC or the Embassy.
- that Swedish/Latvian passport holders of Sri Lankan origin are required to submit Visa Clearance Form + SEK 50 in addition to the Visa Application Form and applicable visa fee.
- that telephonic enquiries can be made at the Embassy, in respect of visas applied at the Embassy only, between 1430 and 1630 hours
- that e-mail enquiries can be made at the Embassy, in respect of visas applied at the Embassy only.
- that the visa sticker pasted on the passport gives information regarding the name of the applicant, passport number, category of visa, number of entries, validity of the visa, stamp and signature of the Embassy authority and, if required, special endorsement for visit to protected/restricted areas within the territory of India.
- that if a discrepancy has been found in the visa sticker, it should immediately be brought to the notice of IVAC or the Embassy as applicable.
- that it is advisable to get a valid Indian visa transferred from old/damaged passport to the new passport by re-submitting visa application form and paying transfer fee of SEK 55 (+ IVAC service charges) with the IVAC or the Embassy, whichever is applicable.
- Employment Visa once granted by the Embassy is not extendable in Stockholm. The visa can only be extended in designated offices (Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office) in India nearest to the place of work of the individual.
- That issue of visa by the Embassy of India in Stockholm does not guarantee the applicant right to enter the territory of the Republic of India; final authority to allow entry into India lies with the immigration authorities at the airport or any other port/place of entry.
- In order to provide better services to applicants and to upgrade the services, the collection and delivery of visa applications was outsourced to M/s TT Services AB w.e.f. 26th September 2008. With a view to further improving visa services, it has been decided that all visa applications in Sweden would have to be filed online at www.ttservices.se w.e.f. October, 2011. After the mandatory electronic filling of visa applications, the Applicants will continue to submit the printed copies of their applications, photos, passports and fees to M/s TT Services. The visa applications filed by post/in person before 18th November, 2011 will continue to be processed as before. A detailed notice for the guidance of applicants will be issued by M/s TT Services AB.
Consolidated Information On "How To Apply’ For VISA FOR India"
The visa application form is available at the TT Services/Embassy homepage. This form is to be filled up on the website, taken a print out, signed and submitted to the TT Services/Embassy (whichever is applicable) with all requisite enclosures.
Each and every individual has to apply for visa separately, including infants and minors.
All entries in the form must be completed and the applicant must put his/her signature or thumb impression. Thumb impression of minor children must be counter-signed by either of the parent/legal guardian.
Applications can be submitted in t4e Embassy between 0930-1200 hrs on any working days from Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) or can be sent by registered post if accompanied by a self addressed and stamped REK envelope, so that the passports can be returned by post. Timings of TT Services can be checked on their website.
Visa applications are to be accompanied by
- the original passport valid for at least 6 months and with minimum of 2 blank pages
- one passport-size photograph with front view against light background, not older than six months
- proof of payment of visa fee
- visa clearance form and copy of person-bevis if you do not hold Swedish or Latvian passport (OR IF YOU ARE A PERSON OF SRI LANKAN ORIGIN)
- other additional papers depending upon the purpose of your visit (mentioned separately on this page)
- Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected
Foreign Nationals
Those who do not hold Swedish/Latvian passports and Swedish passport holders of Sri Lankan origin are required to complete the Visa application form and the VISA CLEARANCE FORM. Processing time is longer in such cases.
Persons of Indian Origin
Even applicants of Indian-origin need a Visa, a PIO card or an OCI card to enter India.
Indian-origin nationals can also apply for a five-year visa, if they submit their familibevis, copy of previous Indian passport or other proof of their being of Indian-origin.
Indian-origin persons can also apply for a Person of Indian Origin Card or Overseas Citizens of India Card. For more details, please check the information page on PIO card or OCI card on this website.
VISA FEE (IN SWEDISH KRONER)
Please Note Following Important Points:
- The Visa Fee given below does not include Service fee of SEK 212 (SEK 170+VAT) which is payable to our service provider TT Services AB.
- Citizens of certain countries have different visa fee structure for different categories of visas and duration. This fee structure is explained in the following lists (List–I to List–V). Applicants are requested to check carefully before applying.
List – I
TYPE AND PERIOD OF VISA |
Sweden & Latvian Passports | Foreign & Alien Passports | American Passports |
Tourist Visa (upto six months) |
440 | 490 | 710 |
Business visa (upto one year) |
1320 | 1370 | 1810 |
Student Visa |
820 | 870 | 1090 |
Transit Visa (cannot be used for Tourism) |
220 | 270 | 495 |
Any other kind of visa (Visit, Adoption, Conference) upto six months |
880 | 930 | 1150 |
Any other kind of visa (Visit, Adoption, Conference) upto twelve months |
1320 | 1370 | 1590 |
5 Year Visa – |
2200 | 2270 | 2470 |
Transfer of Visa from old to new passport |
55 | 55 | 55 |
List – II
THERE IS A DIFFERENT BUSINESS VISA FEE STRUCTURE (UPTO ONE YEAR) FOR THE FOLLOWING NATIONALS
| No. | COUNTRY | FEE |
| 1. | EQUADOR | 2690 |
| 2. | NEW ZEALAND | 1480 |
| 3. | UKRAINE | 2250 |
| 4. | FRANCE | 1865 |
| 5. | AUSTRALIA | 2415 |
| 6. | CZECH REPUBLIC | 2140 |
| 7. | IRAN | 3075 |
| 8. | IRELAND | 2250 |
| 9. | NIGERIA | 3240 |
| 10. | PHILIPPINES | 2470 |
| 11. | POLAND | 1645 |
| 12. | SOUDI ARABIA | 2415 |
| 13. | UNITED KINGDOM | 1755 |
| 14. | THAILAND | 2250 |
| 15. | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | 4615 |
List – III
THERE IS A DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENT VISA FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE FOLLOWING NATIONALS
| No | COUNTRY | FEE (upto six months) |
FEE (upto twelve months) |
| 1 | USA | 1370 | 1810 |
| 2 | CANANDA | 1700 | 2140 |
| 3 | UNITED KINGDOM | 4725 | 5165 |
| 4 | IRELAND | 1810 | 2250 |
| 5 | FRANCE | 1535 | 1975 |
| 6 | ITALY | 1205 | 1645 |
| 7 | DENMARK | 1425 | 1865 |
| 8 | PORTUGAL | 1040 | 1480 |
| 9 | AUSTRIA | 985 | 1425 |
| 10 | NORWAY | 1040 | 1480 |
| 11 | AUSTRALIA | 2030 | 2470 |
| 12 | NEW ZEALAND | 1645 | 2085 |
| 13 | THAILAND | 1810 | 2250 |
| 14 | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | 4175 | 4615 |
| 15 | TURKEY | 1150 | 1590 |
| 16 | ISRAEL | 11050 | 11490 |
| 17 | IRAN | 2635 | 3075 |
List – IV
FOLLOWING PASSPORT HOLDERS WILL PAY ONLY SEK 50 AS VISA FEE (irrespective of visa type and duration they apply for)
| Afghanistan | Argentina |
| Bangladesh | DPR Korea |
| Jamaica | Maldives |
| Mauritius | Mongolia |
| South Africa | Uruguay |
List – V
Japanese Nationals
SEK 55 (Transit Visa)
SEK 140 (All Other Visas)
Singapore Nationals
SEK 325 (Tourist Visa upto six months)
Russian Nationals
SEK 490 (irrespective of Visa type and duration)
Sri Lankan Nationals
SEK 525 (Single Entry Tourist Visa)
SEK 555 (Double Entry Tourist Visa)
German spouses of Indian nationals and their dependent children
SEK 50 (proof of relationship is required to be produced)
ADDITIONAL PAPERS TO BE GIVEN WITH VISA APPLICATION
| Type of Visa | Duration | Purpose of visit | Supporting documents |
| Adoption | Three to six months | To adopt a child from India | Letter from either ‘Adoptions Centrum’, ‘Adoptions for All’ or the ‘Family Association for Inter-country Adoption’ (Swedish organizations authorized for inter-Country adoption) |
| Entry visa for Indian Origin nationals | Maximum of five years | To visit family in India | Family bevis or copy of an old Indian passport |
| Tourist | Valid for a maximum of six months from date of issue of visa It is not possible to extend. | Tourism or to visit family and friends | Copy of flight bookings or flight tickets, itinerary , address of hotels where bookings have been made etc. Complete addresses of contact persons in India if purpose is to visit family and friends. |
| Business | Six months to a year | Related to business promotion, discussions etc | A signed letter from the company in Sweden on the company letterhead, giving company profile, position of applicant, purpose and dates of visit, guarantee of costs to be incurred during the trip. Invitation letter from the Indian business counterpart, with name of applicant, purpose and dates of visit. |
| Employment |
If eligible, employment visa is granted for a maximum period of one year at the Embassy. Extension, if required, has to be sought in India. The Embassy also does not have a policy of issuing employment visas for second time to the same person for working more in that company, amounting to extension. | For those who will be employed and resident in India | Signed employment contract, which gives details of employment, durations and terms and conditions. |
| Journalist visa | Maximum of one year | For journalism, photography, filming etc | Detailed letter from the Swedish media agency/ company with an introduction about the journalist, purpose, dates of visit etc. Fill a separate application form (if you wish to film in India) and submit list of equipment to be carried to India |
| Student | Depends on duration of the course | For those who are admitted to a recognised Indian College/university | Admission letter from recognized Indian Institution in the name of applicant, giving dates, title and duration of the course. |
| Yoga training | Maximum of six months | For learning yoga | Letter of invitation from yoga institution in India, in the name of applicant, dates and purpose of stay etc. |
| Transit visa | A transit visa is granted for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel through India to reach his/her ultimate destination outside India. Change of purpose is not allowed. The visa will ordinarily be valid for a single journey and for entry within 15 days of date of issue. The transit visa is valid for direct transit irrespective of the period of stay in transit which cannot be more than three days of visit and if the journey is not performed within the period of the validity of the transit visa, a fresh transit visa will be required. A person who desires to make two entries into India in transit in the course of the same journey can be granted a transit visa valid for two entries and for stay in transit for a period not exceeding 3 days for each journey |
Changing flights and traveling to another country and NOT for tourism or business. | Copy of confirmed tickets for onward journey |
| Research | Depends on the nature of research and documents given to Embassy. Processing time is between two to four months. | To pursue research through Indian universities | Fill visa form and Research Visa application form. Synopsis of proposed research work, information regarding qualification, background and aims of the researcher, details about Supervisor (in Sweden), proposed time period of research and financial arrangements for research including local costs. |
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
| Embassy | TT Services | |
| Address | Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 12, Box 1340, 111 83 Stockholm | Olof Palmes Gata 23, Box 3656, 111 35 Stockholm |
Telephone |
+ 46 – 8 – 107 008 | + 46 – 8 – 440 1590 |
| Fax | 08 – 248 505, 248 524 (consular) | 08 – 440 1599 |
| consular@indianembassy.se visapassports@indianembassy.se |
info@ttservices.se | |
Website |
www.indianembassy.se | www.ttservices.se |
Bankgiro |
5816-4930, Swedbank | 339-6991 |
| Applications accepted | 0930 – 1200 hours | 0900 – 1600 hours |
| Documents delivered | 0930 – 1200 hours | 0900 – 1600 hours |
| Enquiries | 1430 – 1630 hours | 0930 – 1100 hours, and 1400 – 1530 hours |
| Holidays | January 26, February 16, March 02, April 12, April 22, May 17, June 02, June 06 August 15, August 22, August 31, October 02, October 26, November 07, November 10, December 26 |
January 01, January 06, January 26, February 16, March 02, April 02, April 05, April 12, April 22, May 13, May 17, June 02, June 06, June 25, August 15, August 22, August 31, October 02, October 26, November 05, November 07, November 10, December 24, December 26, December 31 |
