Q. What do I need when applying for an Indian visa when holding a Pakistani passport?
A. i. Five sets of specific application forms for Pakistani nationals with one identical photo on each form.
ii. A notarised invitation from relative(s) in India.
iii. A copy of employer’s letter or chartered accountant’s certificate (if self employed) or unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance letter / benefit letter AND past three months’ bank statements.
Note: Only three airports of entry to India – Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai AND one land route of entry is Attari
Note: If the applicant has been living in the UK for less than a year, the processing time will be longer and subject to clearance from the competent authority: Please contact us if you wish to have the additional forms sent to you.
Q. I am a British Passport holder of Pakistani origin
A. i. Fill out a General application form ii. A copy of employer’s letter or chartered accountant’s certificate (if self employed) or unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance letter / benefit letter AND past three months’ bank statements.
Q. I am an individual holding a Bangladeshi passport
A. i. You need to fill out a specific application form for Bangladeshi nationals, two phot0graphs as per the specification (please specify your route, port of entry)
ii. A copy of employer’s letter or chartered accountant’s certificate (if self employed) or unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance letter / benefit letter AND past three months’ bank statements. We can send this additional form to you
Q. I am an individual holding a Sri Lankan or Chinese passport
A. Additional information form along with the general visa application form.
Q. I am a non UK national who has been a resident of the UK for one year or more
A. You need to provide a copy of your any one of the following as proof of your stay in the UK: Utility bills/bank statement Resident permit and entry stamp OR Stamp of indefinite stay.
Q. I am a non UK national who has been resident in the UK for less than one year.
A. i. Additional information form along with the general visa application form and a valid UK visa
ii. An additional fee of £20 to be added to the original visa cost
Note: Your application may require a minimum of five working days to get processed in this situation
Q. I am an individual with a Slovakian passport
A. Can only apply for three months single entry visa
