Official Visa (O)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

4-5 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

varies

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

For holders of official/service passports visiting India for official government business.

The Official Visa is intended for holders of official or service passports traveling to India for official government business. Similar to the Diplomatic Visa, it is provided gratis and requires a Note Verbale to verify the official nature of the visit. Applicants must use the Regular/Paper visa portal for submission.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a valid Official/Service Passport.

Submission of a Note Verbale.

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Official/Service Passport

Note Verbale

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Gratis processing
Expedited handling

Worth Knowing

Strictly for official government business
Requires official/service passport
Lack of official status
Missing Note Verbale

Application Process

Submit Note Verbale

Apply via Regular/Paper portal

Submit passport to mission

Application Forms

Regular/Paper Visa Portal

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