Many travellers want to procure a long-term Indian visa such as a 10-year visa to eliminate the future travel hassle. But this type of visa is only available for the citizens of the US and is a very long and tiring bureaucratic process, which will wear out an individual.
Steps to be followed to get a 10-year visa for US citizens
- You need to visit the Indian Visa Online website and fill out the necessary details without any mistakes under the head of a regular visa application. Make sure that the information you provide on the website matches your passport details. Along with this, you will also have to attach a recent colour photograph with a white background and of a specific size as per requirements.
- After you get the confirmation mail for your application, schedule an appointment with your nearest Indian Visa Application Center (VAC), and on the day of the appointment, provide them with your original, valid U.S. passport which has at least two blank pages and six months of validity remaining. A duly signed and printed online application form along with 2*2 colour photographs with a white background. Proof of residence in the U.S. Payment receipt for the visa application fee. You may be required to provide additional documents depending on the type of visa you want.
- You will have to pay the appropriate fee to the VAC according to the visa you have applied for.
- You can track the status of your visa application on the VAC website through your Application ID. When you receive a confirmation mail regarding approval of your visa-stamped passport, you can either collect it from the VAC office or have them courier it.
Cost of a 10-year visa
The cost of a 10-year visa depends on the type of visa you have applied for and it may lie between $200 to $500. It is always recommended that you apply for this type of visa a few weeks before your trip is scheduled so that you can receive it on time. With this, you can travel to India for 10 years without any hassle but you can live only for 180 days in each stay.
