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All visitors to India require a Tourist Visa. You have two options in relation to securing a visa. It is each individual’s own responsibility to secure a Tourist Visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.

If you are not in possession of an Irish passport but are resident in Ireland for two years or more you may apply through the Embassy in Dublin, you must produce proof of residency (e.g. a utility bill, etc.).

Please not that Indian visas are valid for three months from the date of issue.

Due to heightened security measures, most airlines flying to India require details from your passport. Your passport number, expiry date of your passport, place of issue, nationality and your date of birth. If required, The Travel Department may take this information from your passport when it is in our possession.

Your passport must be valid for 6 month from your return date of travel. The Indian Embassy will not process visa applications should your passport expire within this time frame.

 

OPTION 1 - Apply by Post via The Travel Department

This process can take up to 16 days from receipt of your application.

Non - Irish passport holders who are resident in Ireland for at least two years, require a longer period for processing your visa therefore we advise to allow sufficient time.  Please contact the office for further details. 

  1. Click here to download visa application form. All fields must be completed.
  2. You must complete your passport registration. Please Click Here to complete it if you have not already done so.
  3. Place the following items in an envelope: 
    • Completed visa application form. One per person.
    • Passport photo(s)  
    • Your passport(s)
  4. Write your holiday reference number on the outside of the envelope provided. (eg A0 …)
  5. Return this envelope to The Travel Department. We suggest you send it by Registered Post.
  6. Passports cannot be retrieved while in the possession of The Travel Department or the Indian Embassy. 
  7. Question 18 – Please note a signature is required on this question.
  8. Question 19 – For first time tourist visas, personal or business referees are sufficient.

Fees

  • The fee for an Irish Passport holder is €75.00 per person. For all other nationalities the prices may vary, please contact our offices for a price.
  • The relevant amount will be added to your holiday invoice.  Please enclose a cheque or bank draft for payment.  Alternatively you can provide us with details to contact you to arrange payment with a credit/debit card.
  • Your application will be processed on receipt of this payment.
  • Unfortunately no cash can be accepted for this process.

Notes

  • If you have failed to complete the application properly the documents will be returned to you and you will need to make a second application. The fee will be charged each time you apply.
  • You may only apply for a visa through The Travel Department if everyone else on your booking does so also.
  • Please remove any additional plastic/leather covers from passports before sending them as they may not be returned by the Embassy.

PDF Click here to download visa application form

OPTION 2 - Apply in person at the Indian Embassy in Dublin

Indian Embassy in Ireland

6 Leeson Park, Dublin 6
Tel – 01 4966792
Fax – 01 4978074
Email – indcons@eircom.net
Web – www.indianembassy.ie

Visa Section Opening Hours:

09.30hrs – 12.00hrs Monday - Friday


You will need the following documents for your application

  • Visa Application Form (to be completed).
  • Passport photo.
  • Booking Confirmation from The Travel Department.
  • Your passport.

Fees

The fee is €50 per person for Irish passport holders, €63 per person for Non Irish passport holders and €88 per person for US passport holders. Please note that the Embassy does not offer a same day visa issuing service. The Embassy will inform applicants once the visa is ready for collection.  There may be long queues at the Embassy and we advise that you allow sufficient time for the drop off and collection of your passports.

Notes

  • Fees should be paid by a crossed postal order or Bank draft in Euros, made payable to  “Embassy of  India, Dublin” and payable in Dublin.
  • Unfortunately no cash can be accepted for this process.

 Vaccinations

PLEASE NOTE THAT VACCINATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR YOUR TRIP PLEASE CONTACT YOUR GP FOR DETAILS