CONTACT INFORMATION

EMBASSY OF INDIA
Musset 325, Col. Polanco,
11550, Mexico DF.
Tel. 00-52-55-55311050/ 55311002
Fax: 00-52-55-52542349

Working Hours: 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
(Monday to Friday)

Consular & other services: 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
(Monday to Thursday)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS

1. Passports valid for a minimum of six months beyond date of intended departure from India should accompany visa application.

2. Paste one photo and staple the other one on the form at specified place.

3. Applicants holding other than Mexico/ Belize/ Honduras/ Guatemala passports should submit proof of long term-stay (at least three years) / permanent residence in the countries of this Embassy’s jurisdiction to expedite issuance of visa. For Applicants, who do not normally stay in the area of this Embassy’s jurisdiction, references have to be made to their country of residence for which an additional fee is applicable and will involve up to five days processing time. In some cases, this period could be longer and the applicant would be suitably advised by the Consular Section.

JURISDICTION The jurisdiction of the Embassy covers four countries: Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala.

4. Following visas are available:

(a) TOURIST VISA: Valid for 6 months to 5 years. The stay on each visit should not exceed six months.

(b) ENTRY VISA: Valid for 6 months to 5 years with multiple entries. This visa allows stay for more than six months and is available to people of Indian origin or applicants having abiding reasons to visit India.

(c) BUSINESS VISA: Valid for six months to 5 years with multiple entries. The stay on each visit should not exceed six months. Letter from sponsoring organization indicating nature of applicant's business, probable duration of stay, places and organizations to be visited incorporating therein a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses, etc. should accompany the application.

(d) STUDENT VISA: Depending upon the duration of the course multiple entry student visa for bonafide students to pursue regular studies at recognized institution in India. A letter confirming admission from such an institution along with evidence of financial arrangements for stay in India should accompany application. In case of admission in medical or para-medical courses in India, a letter of approval or No Objection Certificate from Ministry of Health, New Delhi, is also required. Likewise for admission in graduate or post-graduate courses in Engineering or Technical Institutions in India, a letter of approval or a No Objection from Ministry of Human Resources Development (Dept. of Education), New Delhi, should be submitted. For research purposes detailed synopsis of the research project, countersigned by the sponsoring institution in India should be submitted.

NOTE: Processing of applications for research may take about three months.

(e) TRANSIT VISA: Valid for single/double entry for short stop-over for travelling to a third country with confirmed onward tickets.

(f) JOURNALIST VISA: Journalist visas are given to professional journalists and photographers for three months stay in India.

(g) EMPLOYMENT VISA: Employment visas are initially issued for one year stay subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. This can be extended by Foreigners Regional Registration Office in India,if the job contract continues. Spouses and children will get coterminus visas.

(h) CONFERENCE VISA: Letter of invitation from the organizer of the conference and approvals of Indian authorities to be submitted along with the visa application.

Besides the above-mentioned categories, visa are also available for learning Yoga, Music and Dance in India from the institutions approved by the Government of India.

5. VISA FEES:
(Mexican Pesos)

* In case of applicants from countries other than Mexico/ Belize/ Guatemala/ Honduras, there will be an additional charge of Mexican Pesos 50 towards telegraph fee. For US nationals, there is an additional fee of Mexican Pesos 450 for all kinds of visas. (Note: The fee is subject to change. Please check the applicable rates at the time of application)