About Us Transit Visa

General Information

Please check the List of Holidays before coming to the Consulate. The timings for submission of Visa applications are from 0915 to 1200 hrs on all working days. Passports may be collected back from 1200 to 1300 hrs on the date specified by the Consulate at the time of submission of application.

Transit Visa is granted for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel to India to reach his/her ultimate destination. Evidence/air ticket for onward travel to the destination outside India and the valid visa if required for the final destination.

Transit visas are valid for halts up to 3 hours. Double entry Transit visas can be granted for a stay in transit for 72 hours on each visit.

Transit Visas are valid for maximum 15 days and are utilizable for a maximum stay of 3 days. Validity of the visa starts from the date of issue. Double Entry Transit Visas can be granted for stay in transit up to 3 days on each visit.

Documents required

  • All applicants are required to complete the application form On-line. Photo must be submitted and uploaded online. One photograph of size 50mm x 50mm (2”x2”) with white background should be pasted in the space provided in the form as well as uploaded online. Print and Sign the application at the required places before submitting it at the Visa counter in the Consulate alongwith the passport.
  • For the transfer of marine crew on the ships berthed in one of the Indian ports, a specific request from the shipping company is required for a Transit visa.
  • Please check if additional documents are required for foreign nationals and dual nationality citizen.
  • Transit Visa is granted for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel to India to reach his/her ultimate destination. Evidence/air ticket for onward travel to the destination outside India should be produced.