General Requirements for Visa

i. Applications for Indian Visa are to be filled online at – https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html The print out of the online submitted application along with a photograph of the applicant, and other documents.

ii. The applicant should physically be present to submit the application.

iii. Original documents will be returned after verification at the counter.

iv. The Embassy reserves the right to decline any Visa even if visa fee has been paid. Payment of fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.

v. Additional documents may be sought and a personal interview may be warranted, in certain cases.

vi. Visa fee paid is non-refundable. Fees once received will not be refunded, even if the application is withdrawn or the service refused.

vii. Validity of Visa is from the date of its issue

viii. Passport valid for at least 6 months. In case of dual nationality both the passports should be presented.

ix. Two passport size photographs (5 photographs in case of Pakistani nationals).

x. The visa application should be signed only by the applicant and it should tally with the signature in the passport. (Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals need to apply on special application forms).

xi. Persons holding long term visas (having validity exceeding 6 months) must register with the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO)/ Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) if their continuous stay is longer than 180 days.

xii. Application forms should be filled up only in English, legibly and accurately. Incomplete and illegible forms will be returned without service.

xiii. In case of visas for minors on separate passports, a consent/sponsor letter from the parents should be submitted.

xiv. The visa fees are to be paid at the Embassy Counter in cash (Djibouti Francs) only.   There is no provision of online payment.

xv. Applicants are requested not to finalize their travel plans before their visa is issued by the Embassy.

xvi. If visa applicant is not normally resident in Djibouti or if he/she does not hold a Djiboutian passport, visa processing may take longer time. Visa fee may also differ in such cases and additional documents may be sought.

xvii. Each Service is subject to a surcharge equivalent to US Dollar 3/- towards Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF), in addition to the visa fee as mentioned for service.

xviii. If documents are either deposited or collected by an authorized person on behalf of applicant, he/she must produce a letter of authority from the applicant to submit/collect the documents on behalf of the applicant. The letter of authority should be signed by the applicant and the authorized person; it should contain identification details of the authorized person which shall be verifiable.

xix. For registration information relating to Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/ Foreigners Registration Office (FRO), please contact – www.immigrationindia.nic.in

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