Note: Indian government’s contract with CKGS is ending on October 31, 2020. Therefore, CKGS will accept the applications till October 14, 2020. New provider VFS Global will start accepting applications from November 2, 2020 onwards. We will update the instructions when available.
Eligibility
Emergency Visa for India is available only to US passport holders of Indian origin.
It is available only for a genuine emergency like death or illness of a blood relative (such as parents, children, or siblings/) or to attend to legal matters. The decision of the Consular Officer will be final regarding what constitutes an emergency.
Weddings, family reunions, visits for a religious purpose, or visits for tourism/family visits do not fall in this category.
You should apply either for multiple entry 6 months Entry Visa or 10 years Tourist Visa. However, the Embassy/Consulate may grant only a 6 months visa.
Documents
In addition to the general documents, the following documents are required:
Country
Consular Fee
Reference Fee
ICWF Fee
CKGS Service Fee
Total Fee