High Commission of India, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago : Visa Information

Visa Information

Please read all the Information on this page before proceeding to the online visa form:

VISA INFORMATION:

High Commission of India, Port of Spain accepts online visa applications only. The applicant is required to fill in the on-line applications according to instructions provided. It is mandatory to upload digital photograph while filling in the application. Applications without uploaded photographs will be rejected. A print out of duly filled in on-line application with uploaded photograph is to be signed by the applicant and presented at the High Commission with all required documents(copy of passport, yellow fever vaccination card, copy of tickets(if booked)or bank statement and prescribed fees etc).

Mission has introduced biometric procedures with effect from 01.06.2014. Visa applicants need to be physically present at the High Commission for completing finger-printing formalities.

Visa application can be made online in the following link:

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html# by clicking on Regular Visa option.

WORKING HOURS:

Visa applications will be accepted at the High Commission from 0930 hours to 1230 hours on all working days. Visa can be collected from 15:30 hours to 16:30 hours on the date specified. The High Commission is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and designated holidays.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All applicants seeking visa need to submit the following documents:

a) Completed Visa Application forms duly signed (one in the box provided below after photograph and another on the second page)

b) One recent passport size color photographs(2” by 2” of size with white background)

c) Copy of Yellow fever vaccination card.

Note: Applicant must visit with the original and old vaccination cards while travelling to India). Card issued from Health centre and clinic should be converted into International card before travelling to India. The persons who are exempted from yellow fever shot due to their age must get an exemption certificate from a registered Doctor and travel to India with old vaccination card alongwith the exemption certificate.

d) Passport along with photo-copies of relevant pages.

e) Additional documents depending on the kind of Visa applied for

For Third Country Nationals:

Nationals other than Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, Commonwealth of Dominica and Montserrat need to fill in a separate form meant for third country nationals and submit along with the Visa application.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TOBE SUBMITTED:

A. TOURIST VISA

Proof of assured financial standing. i.e. return ticket or bank statement.

B. TRANSIT VISA

Confirmed Air ticket indicating transit through India.
Visa for the destination Country

C. BUSINESS VISA

Invitation from a Company/Firm in India.
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation of Company/Firm in India.
Copy of Registration of the local Company/Firm which the applicant represents.

D. STUDENT VISA

Proof of admission to recognized universities/institutions in India
Letter of approval or No objection certificate from Ministry of Health for admission in Medical /Para-medical course
Accreditation Certificate of the Indian Institution/University
Duly attested Certificates of educational qualifications of the applicant
Proof of source of finance for study in India.

E. MEDICAL VISA

Letter from established Indian Hospital indicating name of the patient & attendants, if any, ailment, broad details of the treatment, estimated treatment time and cost
Patient’s medical history and supporting reports/documents of ailment

F. VISA FOR MEMBERS OF SPORTS TEAMS

Invitation from the authorized Sports Federation/Body in India.
Clearance from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of Government of India

G. CONFERENCE VISA

Invitation from the organization/firm/institution holding the conference/seminar/training etc. indicating duration & broad programme.
Clearance/Permission/Approval from relevant nodal Ministry/Agency/Body for holding stated event.

H. EMPLOMENT VISA

Firm offer of employment from the Company /Firm in India
Duly signed and notarized contract of employment indicating salary/remuneration
Proof of Educational/Professional qualification of the applicant

I. OTHER VISAS

Consular Section of the High Commission may be contacted on +1868-2254340 and cons.pospain@mea.gov.in for details. Other conditions for visa remain the same.

VISA FEE (W.E.F. 01.04.2017)

SL.No.	VISA TYPE	DURATION	FEE IN USD	FEE IN TTD
1	TOURSIT	UPTO 1 YEAR	100	650
		1 TO 5 YEARS	200	1300
2	BUSINESS	UPTO 1 YEAR	120	780
		1 TO 5 YEARS	250	1625
3	ENTRY	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	520
		MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	120	780
		1 TO 5 YEARS	200	1300

4	EMPLOYEMENT & PROJECT	UPTO 6 MONTHS	120	780
		MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	200	1300
		1 TO 5 YEARS	300	1950
5	STUDENT	VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE COURSE OR 5 YEARS WHICHEVER IS LESS	80	520
6	MEDICAL & MEDICAL ATTENDANT	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	520
		MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	120	780
7	CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	520
8	JOURNALIST	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	520
9	RESEARCH VISA	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	520
		MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	120	780
		1 TO 5 YEARS	200	1300
10	MISSIONARY	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	520
		MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	120	780
		1 TO 5 YEARS	200	1300
11	MOUNTAINEERING	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	520
		MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	120	780
12	INTERN	UPTO 1 YEAR	80	520
13	FILM	UPTO 1 YEAR(MAXIMUM DURATION OF THE VISA WILL BE 1 YEAR)	120	780
14	TRANSIT	UPTO 15 DAYS	20	130

Note: An additional fee of TT$ 20/ US $ 3 will be levied as surcharge on each Visa document as per Government instructions.

Applicants other than Citizens of Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, Commonwealth of Dominica and Montserrat may consult the Consular/ Visa section of the High Commission to ascertain the Visa fee.

Visa processing will commence after payment of fee. There will be no refund of visa fees in the event of non-issue of visa. Each visa application is considered on its merits and the Embassy may seek additional information at any stage during processing of the requests. Receipt of visa application and fees by the Embassy does not guarantee issue of visa. Visa may be declined without assigning any reason.

Points to remember:

The information given here is general in nature, however for specific information; you need to contact the Mission:

Visa Processing will take minimum 3 working days from the date of submission of application at the Mission.

Govt. of India has also introduced e-Tourist visa facilities (Window for application under this category is 120 days and stay in India under this will be allowed for 60 days). Applicant does not require coming to High Commission for this. They have to pay online after completing the visa application online in the following link:

http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa by clicking on e-TV option and follow the direction. High Commission will not entertain such applications.

VISA FEE (W.E.F. 01.04.2017)

SL.No.	VISA TYPE		DURATION	FEE IN USD	ICWF	Total	FEE IN TTD	ICWF	Total
1	TOURSIT		UPTO 1 YEAR	100	3	103	650	20	670
1	TOURSIT		1 TO 5 YEARS	200	3	203	1300	20	1320
2	BUSINESS		UPTO 1 YEAR	120	3	123	780	20	800
2	BUSINESS		1 TO 5 YEARS	250	3	253	1625	20	1645
3	ENTRY		UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	3	83	520	20	540
			MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	120	3	123	780	20	800
			1 TO 5 YEARS	200	3	203	1300	20	1320
4	EMPLOYEMENT & PROJECT		UPTO 6 MONTHS	120	3	123	780	20	800
			MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	200	3	203	1300	20	1320
			1 TO 5 YEARS	300	3	303	1950	20	1970
5	STUDENT		VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE COURSE OR 5 YEARS WHICHEVER IS LESS	80	3	83	520	20	540
6	MEDICAL & MEDICAL ATTENDANT	UPTO 6 MONTHS		80	3	83	520	20	540
6	MEDICAL & MEDICAL ATTENDANT	MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR		120	3	123	780	20	800
7	CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR	UPTO 6 MONTHS		80	3	83	520	20	540

VISA FEE (W.E.F. 01.04.2017)

SL.No.	VISA TYPE	DURATION	FEE IN USD	ICWF	Total	FEE IN TTD	ICWF	Total
8	JOURNALIST	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	3	83	520	20	540
9	RESEARCH VISA	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	3	83	520	20	540
		MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	120	3	123	780	20	800
		1 TO 5 YEARS	200	3	203	1300	20	1320
10	MISSIONARY	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	3	83	520	20	540
		MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	120	3	123	780	20	800
		1 TO 5 YEARS	200	3	203	1300	20	1320
11	MOUNTAINEERING	UPTO 6 MONTHS	80	3	83	520	20	540
11	MOUNTAINEERING	MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND UPTO 1 YEAR	120	3	123	780	20	800
12	INTERN	UPTO 1 YEAR	80	3	83	520	20	540
13	FILM	UPTO 1 YEAR(MAXIMUM DURATION OF THE VISA WILL BE 1 YEAR)	120	3	123	780	20	800
14	TRANSIT	UPTO 15 DAYS	20	3	23	130	20	150

Note:

i. ICWF charge is levied w.e.f. 01.09.2017.

ii. Applicants other than Citizens of Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada,

Commonwealth of Dominica and Montserrat may consult the Consular/ Visa section of the High Commission to ascertain the Visa fee.

iii. Applicants in Grenada, Dominica and Montserrat wishing to pay the requisite consular fee through US$ bank draft must add US$ 50 to the fee amount towards draft clearance charges.

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