Chennai Visa Application Center

NON-IMMIGRANT CATEGORY RS (RESEARCH)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Documents Requirement

Documents Checklist

Photo Specifications

Please provide two recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:

  • Taken against a white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
  • Clear share quality and with the 80% face in focus.
  • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
  • Full face, non-smiling [without glasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
  • Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
  • Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre.

Processing Time

The normal visa processing period of the Embassy is 14 working days. Granting the decision of visa application is at complete discretion of the Embassy.

Visa Fees

DUDigital Service Fee : ₹500 (Incl GST)

VISA CATEGORYFEEVALIDITY OF VISA
Transit VisaINR 2,000 
Tourist Visa (Single Entry)INR 2,500 
Tourist Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 12,500 
Special Tourist VisaINR 5,000 
Non-Immigrant Visa (Single Entry)INR 5,000 
Non-Immigrant Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 12,500 
Non-Immigrant (Multiple Entry) (APEC Business Travel Card Scheme)INR 12,5003 Years
Non-Immigrant (Multiple Entry)INR 25,0003 Years
SMART Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 25,0001 Years
SMART Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 50,0002 Years
SMART Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 75,0003 Years
SMART Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 100,0004 Years
Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)INR 125,000 

Documents Requirement

Documents Checklist

Photo Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

Please provide two recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:

  • Taken against a white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
  • Clear share quality and with the 80% face in focus.
  • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
  • Full face, non-smiling [without glasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
  • Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
  • Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre.

Processing Time

The normal visa processing period of the Embassy is 4 working days. Granting the decision of visa application is at complete discretion of Consulate.

Visa Fees

DUDigital Service Fee : ₹500 (Incl GST)

VISA CATEGORYFEEVALIDITY OF VISA
Transit VisaINR 1,900 
Tourist Visa (Single Entry)INR 2,500 
Tourist Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 12,000 
Special Tourist VisaINR 5,000 
Non-Immigrant Visa (Single Entry)INR 5,000 
Non-Immigrant Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 12,000 
Non-Immigrant (Multiple Entry) (APEC Business Travel Card Scheme)INR 12,0003 Years
Non-Immigrant (Multiple Entry)INR 24,0003 Years
SMART Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 24,0001 Years
SMART Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 46,0002 Years
SMART Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 69,0003 Years
SMART Visa (Multiple Entry)INR 92,0004 Years
Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)INR 125,000 
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