Information about Visa Services

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISA APPLICANTS

• With effect from June 17, 2013, Embassy of India, Tashkent has stopped accepting the old visa forms;
• Under the new system, applicants are required to fill the online application according to the instructions provided at:
  http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa
  and upload a digital photo.
• Take a printout of the filled-in form generated in pdf format, and carry two copies of the same photograph as uploaded on the online application form;
• It is MANDATORY to upload a digital photograph on the visa application filled online as per the parameters given at
  http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa
  (photo requirements). Applications without an uploaded photograph will be rejected;
• A printout of the duly filled online form with the photograph must be signed by the applicant and presented in person at the Embassy, along with requisite fees and all other required documents for the visa issuance;
• Presence of the applicant at the Embassy is required for providing Biometric Data;
• A separate visa form must be filled for each child traveling with the parent, even if the child’s name is included in the parent’s passport;
• The new visa stickers are issued without the signature and stamp from the Embassy.

WORKING HOURS

Visa applications are to be submitted in person at the Consular Section of the Embassy of India, Tashkent:

• Acceptance of Visa Applications: 10:00 – 12:30 hrs. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• Collection of Visas: 16:30 – 17:00 hrs. on the specified date.
• The Embassy is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and designated holidays.

Business Visa

General Information

The Business Visa is granted subject to the following conditions:

• The applicant must have assured financial standing and expertise in the intended business field.
• The applicant must not be visiting India for money-lending, petty trading, or full-time employment with salary payment in India.
• Business Visa is also extended to senior executives, experts, tour conductors, and travel agents visiting India for work related to national projects or business tours for foreigners.
• The Business Visa must be issued from the applicant’s country of origin or domicile, with a permanent residence duration of over 2 years in that country.

Documents Required

Please ensure the following when submitting your Indian visa application:

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
• Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
• The visa validity is effective from the date of issue.
• The Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents.
• Submission of the application along with the prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of the visa.

Entry Visa (X – Visa)

General Information

Other Information

• Persons of Indian origin with a renounced Indian passport and surrender certificate can apply for an entry visa.
• Entry visa is granted to foreign nationals married to an Indian national (holding an Indian passport) or OCI/PIO cardholders, along with dependent children, provided proof of marriage and birth certificates is submitted.
• Seamen inspecting or visiting a vessel in India can apply for an entry visa.
• Foreign nationals visiting India for educational or athletic training purposes can apply for an entry visa.

Medical Visa / Medical Attendant Visa

Medical Visa for Patients

• Properly filled online application form with the applicant’s signature – (www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa)
• 2 recent passport-size photos (51mm x 51mm), not older than three months, with a white background, dark dress, and frontal view. The photo must show ears, forehead, chin, and eyebrows. Edited, blurred, or unclear photos are not acceptable.
• Original passport with photocopy of current and old passports, including valid Uzbekistan residence visa page.
• Letter from a recognized Indian hospital or treatment center with details about the consultation and admission, including the patient’s passport number and illness.
• Medical documents from a recognized Uzbekistan hospital stating the illness.

Important Act: No human organ or tissue shall be transplanted unless the donor is a near relative of the recipient. If the donor or recipient is foreign, prior approval from the Authorization Committee is required.

Medical Attendant Visa

• Properly filled up online application form (ONE SET) with signature of the applicant – (www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa )
• 2 recent Passport size photos (51mm x 51mm) not older than Three months, no uniform, with white background with DARK DRESS and frontal view. Eyebrows, Ears, forehead chin to be completely visible. Clarity of the photo is very important – Edited, blurred or unclear photos should not be accepted.
• Original passport with photocopy of current and old passports with valid Uzbekistan residence visa page.
• Document establishing relationship with the patient.
• Copy of Medical credentials (In case medical professionals accompanying the patient).
• Medical letter from recognized hospital with attendant’s name included is required.

Note:

• Medical attendant visa would be granted to only those people who are accompanying the patient. (Maximum of two medical attendants)
• For Medical visa and Medical attendant visa letter of recommendation from local doctor is mandatory. Uzbekistan hospital letter should state Indian doctors name, Indian hospital address and appointment date, passport number, nationality, name of the patient and attendant.
• Indian hospital letter should be original or colored on hospital letter head with stamp and signature, should specify type of treatment and duration of treatment, passport number, nationality, name of the patient and attendant.

Please ensure the following while submitting your Indian visa application.

• 6 months validity should be there in the passport
• Minimum 2 blank pages in the passport
• The validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.
• The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents.
• Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.
• Applicants are requested NOT to finalize their travel plans before their applications have been accepted by the Indian Visa Application Centre for issuing the required visa.

Tourist Visa

General Information

• A tourist visa is meant strictly for recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short term yoga programme, short duration medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine, short term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/programme (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/ diploma etc.), and voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return) etc. and no other purpose/ activity. Please note that tourist visa is neither extendable nor can be used for other purposes including any type of work/employment/contract/ business in India. No other activity is permissible on a Tourist Visa. The Tourist visa is non-extendable and non-convertible. The government of India in its latest guidelines has decided to lift restriction of two-month gap on re-entry of foreign nationals coming to India on Tourist visa except in case of nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, foreigners of Pakistan (Pak origin) .

Please ensure the following while submitting your Indian visa application:

• Non-Uzbekistan residents, who are casual visitors and not normally residing in Uzbekistan, should apply for an Indian visa in the country of their residence or country of origin.
• 6 months validity should be there in the passport
• Minimum 2 blank pages in the passport
• The validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.
• The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents.
• Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.
• Applicants are requested NOT to finalize their travel plans before their applications have been accepted by the Indian Visa Application Centre for issuing the required visa.

Student Visa

General Information

Student Visas are issued to bona fide students to pursue studies in recognized educational institutions in India.

Please ensure the following while submitting your Indian visa application:

• 6 months validity should be there in the passport
• Minimum 2 blank pages in the passport
• The validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.
• The Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents.
• Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.
• Applicants are requested NOT to finalize their travel plans before their applications have been accepted by the Indian Visa Application Centre for issuing the required visa.

Conference Visa

Please ensure the following while submitting your Indian visa application:

• 6 months validity should be there in the passport
• Minimum 2 blank pages in the passport
• The validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.
• The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents.
• Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.
• Applicants are requested NOT to finalize their travel plans before their applications have been accepted by the Indian Visa Application Centre for issuing the required visa.

Employment Visa

General Information

Employment visas are issued to skilled and qualified professionals or persons, who are engaged or appointed by companies, organizations and economic undertakings as technicians, technical experts, senior executives etc.

Please ensure the following while submitting your Indian visa application:

• 6 months validity should be there in the passport
• Minimum 2 blank pages in the passport
• The validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.
• The Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents.
• Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.
• Applicants are requested NOT to finalize their travel plans before their applications have been accepted by the Indian Visa Application Centre for issuing the required visa.

Research Visa

VISA FOR MEMBERS OF SPORTS TEAMS (Apply for Business Visa)
Sports Visa applicants are required to submit the following documents in addition to the documents mentioned in General requirements mentioned above:
a) Invitation from the authorised Sports Federation/Body in India.
b) Visa will be considered only after receipt of approval of the event by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of Government of India.
c) Letter from local Sports Ministry.
d) Air Ticket booking.Visa Fee (With effective from April 01, 2017)EMERGENCY FEE:
Subject to the approval of competent authority, an additional emergency fee of US $35/- will be charged if:
(i) Visa has to be issued beyond office hours/on holidays;
(ii) date of appointment is preponed;
(iii) visa is issued the same day; and
(iv) date of appointment is preponed and visa is issued on the same day.
Note:

• Visa processing will commence after payment of fee. There will be no refund of visa fees in the event of non-issue of visa. Applicants are therefore requested to ensure that they provide all documents and details and carry all original documents for scrutiny at the Embassy.
• Applicants other than Uzbek Nationals may consult the Consular/Visa section to ascertain the Visa fee.
• An additional fee of US $ 3 will be levied on each Visa document as per Government instructions, as indicated alongside visa fee above.
• Applicants are advised to strictly adhere to the purpose for which visa is sought during their stay in India and avoid overstay.

EMERGENCY FEE:
Subject to the approval of competent authority, an additional emergency fee of US $35/- will be charged if:
(i) Visa has to be issued beyond office hours/on holidays;
(ii) date of appointment is preponed;
(iii) visa is issued the same day; and
(iv) date of appointment is preponed and visa is issued on the same day.
Note:

• Visa processing will commence after payment of fee. There will be no refund of visa fees in the event of non-issue of visa. Applicants are therefore requested to ensure that they provide all documents and details and carry all original documents for scrutiny at the Embassy.
• Applicants other than Uzbek Nationals may consult the Consular/Visa section to ascertain the Visa fee.
• An additional fee of US $ 3 will be levied on each Visa document as per Government instructions, as indicated alongside visa fee above.
• Applicants are advised to strictly adhere to the purpose for which visa is sought during their stay in India and avoid overstay.