Please note: Validity of the Visa starts on the day of issue and NOT on the date of entry into India.

Application forms should be filled in legibly and clearly in bold CAPITAL  LETTERS  in black / blue ink only.

Following documents are required  to be submitted for Visa.

1. Visa application form.

2. Photographs  Latest, 02 nos. Coloured.

3. Passport  with at least SIX months validity with atleast TWO blank pages.

4. Supporting documents. If the visa  applied for is other than a Tourist visa, the application should be accompanied by relevant  supporting documents.

5.  Visa Fee. (as per Fee schedule) (Payment is accepted  in US Dollars, Cash only).

Requirements for non-Vietnamese applicants :

1. Non-Vietnamese applicants who hold long-term Vietnamese Visas or Residence permit should also submit a copy of the same alongwith a letter from their employer and any other proof of residence as required by the Visa officer.
2. Non-Vietnamese citizens who hold Tourist or short-term visas for Vietnam should apply for Indian Visas in the countries of their permanent residence. In case of emergency or special circumstance, an application could be made at the Indian Embassy, Hanoi. Such applicants should remit an additional fee of  $15 to cover the cost of reference to be made to their country of origin.
3. The processing time is usually 4 to 5 working days.
4. PAKISTAN applicants are required to fill in FIVE sets of applications with FIVE photographs.
5. BANGLADESHI applicants are required to fill in THREE sets of applications with THREE photographs. (it usually takes 3-4 months to process visa applications of passport holders of PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN, SOMALIA & CHINA).