Embassy of India
Washington DC
Press Release

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Introduction of new category of Ayush (AY) Visa for foreign nationals

Government of India has introduced a new category of Ayush (AY) visa for foreign nationals for treatment under Ayush system/Indian system of medicine like therapeutic care, wellness and Yoga viz. Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy etc.

2. Accordingly, Embassy of India, Washington DC is pleased to announce that Ayush (AY-1) visa for foreigners visiting India for treatment under Ayush System/ Indian systems of medicine and their Ayush attendants visa AY-2 (co terminus with AY-1 visa holder) can be applied under Regular Paper Visa option as well as through e visa portal.

3. Regular paper visa Applicants residing under the jurisdiction of Embassy of India, Washington DC can visit the website https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-visa for more information on eligibility, requirement and procedure to apply AYUSH visa.

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