Visa Requirements

Visa Requirements/ Documents to be attached with visa application

    • Persons travelling to India should be vaccinated against Yellow Fever (to be doneat least 15 Days Prior to date of travel to India). 
    • Carry the original Yellow Fever Certificate in person while travelling to India.

    2.         Visa applications are to be filled uponline (http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/).
    Following documents need to be submitted to apply for Indian visa.
    For All visas (the following documents are needed for all type of visas)

    • A hard copy of the filled out and signed online visa application form
    • Two coloured photographs (with a white background).
    • Signature on visa application and on the Passport should be same

    In addition, please also provide for the following visas:
    1. Business Visa

    • Letter by the local South Sudanese Company giving brief profile of the company, identifying the applicant, sponsoring him and specifying the purpose of the visit.
    • Letter of invitation (sponsorship letter by Indian Company).
    • Fill out business form (as provided on this website)

    And any one of the following document / certificate
    Business registration         /          Taxation        /          Chamber of Commerce.

     

    2. Conference Visa

    • Letter of the local company/institution giving brief profile of the company/institution, identifying the applicant, sponsoring him and specifying the purpose of the visit.
    • A letter of invitation from the conference organizer. Where relevant, the consular officer may also require proof of approval of the Indian authorities for holding the conference.
    • Confirmed return tickets.

    3. Diplomatic Visa/ Official Visa

    • Note Verbale from Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
    • Copy of air passage booking.

    4. Employment Visa

    • Copy of the employment contract from the company/organization in India.
    • Bank statement in the name of applicant or an undertaking from parent/local guardian.
    • Letter of the local South Sudanese Company sponsoring him, giving brief profile of the company and identifying the applicant.

    5. Entry Visa [not covered by other type of visas viz. for professional work, meetings, study tours, sport teams or longer stay]

    • Letter of South Sudanese organization sponsoring the applicant, his position/ role, and giving brief profile of the organization.
    • Supporting document from the inviting organization in India.
    • Bank statement in the name of applicant or an undertaking along with bank statement from parent/local guardian.                                                                    

    6. Journalist Visa

    • Only for professional journalists, media support crew and photographers. Letter of the local South Sudanese Company sponsoring him giving brief profile of the company and identifying the applicant.
    • Supporting evidence is required from the inviting organization in India.
    • Bank statement in the name of applicant or an Affidavit along with bank statement of the sponsor.

    7. Medical Visa/ Medical Attendant Visa

    • Preliminary medical advice from a South Sudanese Doctor/Hospital
    • Reference Letter from a reputed specialized hospital/ treatment center in India who identifying the applicant.
    • Applicant’s bank statement or  Affidavit along with bank statement of the sponsor.

    [Medical Attendant Visa is granted to the spouse/children/ blood relatives of the patient]

    8. Research Visa

    • Eligibility/Admission Letter from a recognized educational institution in India. (Original and photocopy)
    • A detailed synopsis of the research project, countersigned by the sponsoring institution in India
    • Degree Certificates (Original and photocopy).
    • Bank statement in the name of applicant or an Affidavit alongwith bank statement of the sponsor.

    9. Student Visa

    • Eligibility/Admission Letter from a recognized educational institution in India.

    (Both in original and photocopy).

    • South Sudanese School Mark sheet/Graduation Certificate duly attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Both in original and photocopy).
    • An Affidavit along with bank statement of the parent/ sponsor.

    For renewal of Student Visa

    • Student Visa earlier issued (for students already studying in India and applying for visas for going back after completion of leave)
    • Certificate of the Educational Institute where studying in India.
    • Residential permit/Exit permit issued by the District Police or FRRO in India (Both in original and Photocopy).
    • College Identity card
    • Candidates are required to provide the AICTE/UGC Affiliation Certificate of the University concerned for the current academic year.

    10. Tourist Visa

    • Confirmed return air tickets
    • Copy of hotel booking

    11. Transit Visa

    • Confirmed Air tickets.
    • Visas for country(ies) of destination.

    Contact details :- cons.juba@mea.gov.in, +211 922000188, +211922458007

     

 

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