Visa for Diplomatic/Official and Laissez-Passer Passport Holders

1. Applications for Diplomatic and Official Passports may be filled up online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/. A print out of the application form, along with pasted photo on the form and other documents may be submitted directly in the Embassy (2536 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
   Washington, DC 20008).  It will not be accepted at VFS Global Office. The visa is gratis.

2. US Diplomatic and Official passport holders may please contact the Special Issuance Agency of the Department of State for procedure/guidance.

3. In the link above, please choose the left most option for paper visa and follow further as guided by the system. Please complete the application and submit it online after uploading the photograph. Take a printout of the completed application, paste photo, sign below and submit it along with the Note verbale and the required attachments given below to the Embassy on all working days between 1100-1200hrs only.

4. Fill and attach the Additional Information Form

5. A letter of invitation from Indian agencies in case of bilateral visits should be submitted along with the visa application.

6. A copy of the passport bio-data & signature pages is to submitted along with the visa application.

7. Collection of Passports after visa issuance would be on all working days 1500-600hrs only.

8. For any queries on Diplomatic/Official Visa please contact attcons.washington@mea.gov.in

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