1. TIME TAKEN TO ISSUE VISA: Counter Cases: Ordinary Tourist and Entry Visa can be obtained from
the consulate at Houston on the same day. Applications for Visa are received
at the counter between 9.00 A.M. and 12.30 P.M. on all working days (Monday
through Friday). Serviced documents /passports are returned the same day
between 4.00 P.M. and 5.00 P.M.
Overnight Mail/Certified/Registered Mail cases: Applications could also
be sent to the Consulate through mail. For returning the passport by Certified
mail, please send a self addressed stamped envelope along with your application
OR include an additional amount of $5.00 in case of one passport and an
extra $1.00 for every additional passport to the fees towards return mail
charges. If you want it delivered by priority mail, add $7.00 if by registered
mail, add $10.00 and if you want it by courier services (FEDEX/UPS), please
enclose $15.00 extra. Account numbers , COD's are not acceptable. It normally
takes 3 to 5 working days to process such cases.
60.00 for U.S. Nationals 40.00 for Other Nationals
2. One Year Visa(Multiple Entry)
85.00 for U.S. Nationals 65.00 for Other Nationals
3. Student Visa
95.00 for US Nationals 75.00 for Other Nationals
4. Visa with Validity Between One & Five Years
150.00 for US Nationals 130.00 for Other Nationals
5. Tourist/Business visa with 10 years validity
150.00 for US Nationals N/A for Other Nationals
6. Transit Visa
30.00 for US Nationals 10.00 for Other Nationals
7. Visa Transfer Fee
25.00 for US Nationals 5.00 for Other Nationals
8. Emergency Charges
$35.00 for US Nationals Only
Note: All types of Visa are valid for the indicated period from the
issue and not repeat not from the date of entry.
3. VISA FEE :
Mode of Payment All visa fees and mailing charges are payable by Cashier's
Check or Money Order or cash at the counter. An additional outstation
processing fee of US \\$10.00 is charged when Visa and other consular
services are rendered outside Houston by visiting consular teams. Please
DO NOT send cash in mail.
4. REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA:
1. Application form duly filled in. (Form can be downloaded from the web
site)
5. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS OTHER THAN US PASSPORT HOLDERS:
1. A photocopy of BOTH SIDES of your Alien registration/temporary resident/permanent
resident/employment authorization or a copy of a approved US visa petition.
2. Two 2"X 2" photograph.
3. Valid Passport.
6. In certain cases [such as visits to restricted/protected areas,
long term stay, research projects, studies (for student visa proof of
admission and approval from concerned department are also required)],
issue of visa takes longer. Please enquire about the time taken for issue
of visa. Additional forms (in triplicate with three photos) have to be
filled in for obtaining permit for restricted/protected areas.
7. Visa could be refused if any relevant information is withheld
or is incorrect. The fact that an application for visa has been made does
not guarantee that visa will be granted.
8. Please send your valid passport with the application for the
stamping of visa, (Indian Visa are NOT issued on separate visa sheets.)
9. An additional outstation fee of US $ 10.00 is charged when
service is rendered outside Houston by visiting consular teams.
