TOURIST VISA
Version: 01/08/2018
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TOURIST VISAS:
Certain professions require a “journalist” visa. The sectors of activity concerned by this requirement are: cinema, television, media, writing,
publishing, press, photography, communication and advertising. (This list is non-exhaustive). Please refer to the Journalist Visa checklist.
Applicants going to India for voluntary work in NGOs or associations should refer to the Employment Visa checklist
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A TOURIST VISA
1 Original passport valid for a minimum of 6 months (or for the validity requested, if greater) and having
at least 3 blank visa pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
2 A photocopy of the data page of the passport
3 Two photographs conforming to Indian Government norms as per specifications mentioned on our
website
Please note photographs available in photo booths in France are not compatible with Indian norms
Photos should be glued to the form: the first on page 1 in the box provided and the second on the bottom right hand corner of page 2
Photo booths complying to the Indian norms are available in our Paris and Marseille offices
4 An Indian Government visa application form duly filled in online
Your form should be signed in the box under the photograph on page 1. This signature will be scanned and should match the signature on
your passport
You should validate the data on your form and accept the declaration on page 2 by signing at the bottom of page 2
5 Declaration form: to be filled by all applicants and available in the "Download forms" section.
(one of the parents in the case of a minor)
6 Additional documents mentioned below as per your case
LIST OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
If requesting 1-year validity
Motivation letter written in English justifying the need for a validity greater than 6 months and details of the
specific trips planned
If the applicant is of Indian origin (born Indian) and has held an Indian passport in the past (one of below
document to be provided)
A copy of their “Surrender Certificate” (if you do not have this you may refer to our website for details)
A copy of their cancelled Indian passport
A “Sworn Affidavit” which can be obtained at the Embassy of India
If the applicant is of Indian origin (born in India) and was granted a nationality other than Indian by birth
(one of the below documents must be provided)
A copy of their first passport (provided it was delivered in India)
A copy of their “Nationality Certificate” specifying that they have obtained their current nationality by
filiation/birth. This certificate must specify an address of residency in India
A “Sworn Affidavit” which can be obtained at the Embassy of India
If you were born in India but are not of Indian origin
An explanation letter in English addressed to the consular services giving details and reasons for your birth in
India will be required.
If you are born French in France and one of your parents is Indian, the following document will be
requested:
A letter in English stating that you have never held either an Indian passport or Indian nationality. The Indian
parent can then write this certificate in the case of a minor.
If the applicant is a minor
Photocopy of the French “livret de famille” (pages: father, mother, relevant child) or birth certificate
Photocopy of an ID proof of each parent
Authorisation letter for a minor to travel signed by both parents (available in the "Download forms" section)
If the applicant is holding a non-French passport or having dual nationality
Reference Form as per your current nationality (available in the "Download forms" section)
Additional documents as per your current or previous nationality, as applicable
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If you have a French or foreign passport and are of Pakistani origin
Reference Form as per your current nationality. (available in the "Download forms" section)
Additional documents as per your current or previous nationality
If the applicant is holding a Swiss passport
“Reference Form” as per your current nationality. (available in the "Download forms" section)
Confirmed airline ticket or travel certificate stamped by an agency on the applicant’s name
If you are holding a Travel document (refugee passport)
Account statements for the last 3 months in your name (a balance of 500 € minimum will need to be reflecting
on the last account statement)
I hereby certify that I have submitted a complete application and that I know and accept the minimum processing times required for
my visa application.
Date: _____________________________ Signature: _____________________________
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