Yes, you can get a 10-year Visa for India if you are a resident of the United States of America. If the visitors from the US are planning to visit India more than once then this kind of visa is more beneficial than an E-visa as it is going to eliminate the need to get a visa in the future.
Steps to be followed to procure a 10-year Indian Visa
- You need to go to the Indian Visa Online website to start your visa application process.
- Proceed with the regular visa application form and fill out the necessary details without any mistakes. Make sure that the information you provide on the website matches your passport details.
- You need to upload a recent colour photograph with a white background and of a specific size as per requirements.
- When you submit these details and get a confirmation mail, schedule an appointment at your nearest Indian Visa Application Center (VAC) managed by Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS) or VFS Global, depending on your jurisdiction.
- In the appointment, you must 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., such as a driver’s licence. 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.
- You will receive an email regarding the approval of your passport with your visa stamped in it. You can either collect it from the VAC or have them courier it to you.
The visa processing time may vary so you must apply for it before your trip is planned. You can travel to India for 10 years without any hassle but you can live only for 180 days in each stay.
