Document Checklist

Sr Original/Copy Document Instructions

No.

1 01 Original Online Visa Application Form Duly FILLED and SIGNED.

(from Government of India 2 Signatures of applicant required
website) a. First signature on page 1 in the box below
the photograph.
If the signature is OUTSIDE of the box on
page 1, then the application will be
REJECTED.
b. Second signature on page 2
1 Photograph. Paste the photo on page 1 on the
relevant place on the online form.
Valid phone numbers and email addresses must be
entered in the online application.
If incorrect contact details are entered, it will cause a
delay in processing of the application.

2 01 Original Checklist 1 Checklist to be printed.

The boxes must be ticked off against the required
documents.
Confirm the number of documents which must be
'enclosed' in your envelope for CKGS.

3 01 Original Current US Passport Applicants who have dual citizenship with the US
& Copy and another country must apply only on their US
passport if they are applying in USA. (not
applicable to Pakistani Origin/national)
Actual original signed passport.
The passport must be valid for 6 months (9 Months
for Pakistani Origin who are current US passport
Holders) at the time of visa application.
The Passport must have at least 2 blank Visa
pages available for India Visa stamp.
Amendment pages in back of the passport are not
suitable for Indian Visa.
Passport / Pages must not be torn, separated,
frayed or altered.

Photocopy of passport pages that contain passport

information and signature of the applicant.

4 01 Original Additional Particulars Form Duly FILLED and SIGNED

It is mandatory to answer all questions in Yes or No.
Forms not filled completely or filled with N/A shall be
considered incorrect and application will not be
processed.

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5 01 Copy Proof of Address Proof of address to match with present address as per
application. Only one of the following:
State Issued ID
OR
Driving license (validity for at least 6 months
pending)
OR
Utility Bill - Water or Electricity or Gas (should be
recent, no more than 3 months old)
OR
Valid lease signed by landlord and tenant (No
monthly lease documents allowed, only Year to
Year)
For College / University Students living on campus
in University housing / dormitories, a letter from
your institution on the institution letterhead
explaining the exact address that you presently
reside in.

NOTE : Do NOT cut your driver’s license copy down

to a smaller size

If proof of address is not in the applicant’s name then

documents pertaining to establish proof of relationship is
required
Marriage Certificate - If proof of address is in
spouse’s name
Birth Certificate of Child - If applicant is elderly and
staying with his/ her children

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6 01 Original Photograph Photograph for Visa cannot be the same photograph
that is already in your passport
Recent Passport photo taken within the past 6
months, showing current appearance
2 inches by 2 inches size
Photographs NOT to be stapled and must NOT be
adhesive taped
Must be in color.
NO Scanned / Color printed photograph
Must be against white background
Must show full face, front view
Must be taken in normal street attire.
Photograph has to be an original and printed on
GLOSSY PHOTO PAPER ONLY
Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except
religious attire that is worn daily.
If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing
device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn
for your picture.
Dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted
lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for
medical reasons. A medical certificate may be
required.
Glare on eyeglasses should be avoided with a slight
upward or downward tilt of the head.
Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the
hair or hairline. Head coverings are not permitted
except for religious reasons, but the facial features
from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both
edges of the face must be clearly shown.

7 01 Copy Online Payment Receipt Fees and any optional value added services like
courier, SMS, etc.
Please include copy of the Payment Receipt

8 01 Copy Proof of Renunciation of Proof of renunciation must be provide

Indian Citizenship One of the following MUST be produced as proof:-

Certificate of Renunciation issued by an

Embassy/Consulate of India

OR

Cancelled Indian Passport with stamp stating

the passport is cancelled due to obtaining
Foreign citizenship

9 01 Original For return of your documents Prepaid Envelope with Shipment Number and
Service Provider Name
Fedex prepaid self addressed envelopes / shipping
labels will not be accepted by CKGS.
Do not send handwritten return envelopes as they
will not be accepted.

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10 01 Copy Proof of Indian Origin Copy of Indian passport OR
Copies of parents Indian passport OR
Copy of Naturalization Certificate

IMPORTANT NOTES

 1 copy of the checklist must be also enclosed in your envelope.

 The Indian Embassy / Consulate have the right to request for additional documents over and above the mandatory
list.

 This checklist can be updated at any point. If the application is in transit, you may have to provide Additional / New
document /s as required.
 Send Original Documents only as indicated on the checklist.
 Check the number of Documents required.

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