General Guidelines for Visa Services: - Applications are required to be filled online using Internet Explorer or Google Chrome at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- The applicant should select the Indian Mission: Damascus-Syria before filling the online visa application.
- The print-out of online visa application would carry a barcode starting with SYRD. Please fill in all the required details correctly.
- Applications without complete details are liable to be rejected.
- Applicants are also required to upload recent colour photographs (“2 x 2” with light background).
- After applying online, applicant is required to submit duly singed print-out of the online filled application form along with the required documents at the Consular Section of Embassy on any working day between 0900 hrs to 1130 hrs.
- Visas are normally issued on the same day between 1530 hrs to 1630 hrs except Student, Employment and Business Visa applications, which may require extra working days.
- Visa will be effective from the date of issue.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate is mandatory to be submitted with all kinds visa applications.
- There is no need for taking prior appointment for submission of applications.
- Applicants are advised to keep original documents for verification during the submission of visa application, which will be returned after verification.
- The applicant has to apply in person as the capturing biometric features are mandatory for processing the application.
- Relevant documents required to be submitted are given under each visa category.
Types of Visa: Tourist Visa Those who wish to visit India for sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short-term yoga course etc. Tourist visas are non-extendable and non-convertible. Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity.
- Copy of passport.
- Residence proof -Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate(click here for form).
- Proof of assured financial standing (the production of a return ticket/ onward journey ticket and availability of sufficient money (latest bank statement) to spend during stay in India.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate (click here for form).
Business Visa: Documents Required - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- Certificate of merchant sworn translated and attested by Chamber of Commerce.
- Certificate of membership in the Chamber of Commerce sworn translated and attested by Chamber of Commerce.
- Deputation letter from the local company.
- Invitation Letter from the Indian Company.
- Registration of Indian Company.
- Copy of passport of the company owner/manager who signed the invitation letter.
- Latest bank statement for 6 months duration.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate (click here for form).
Student Visa: Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- Higher Education Certificate sworn translated and attested from Syrian MOFA.
- Admission letter from Indian University.
- Email addressed to Embassy of India, Damascus seeking visa for the applicant.
- Proof of assured financial standing
- Polio Vaccination Certificate (click here for form).
Medical Visa: Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- A copy of the family book sworn translated in case of a family member applying for dependent visa.
- Invitation letter from an Indian hospital.
- Medical report for the patient sworn translated and attested from Hospital.
- Bank statement that covers travel and treatment expenses.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate (click here for form).
Ayush (AY) Visa Those who wish to visit India for treatment under Ayush Systems/Indian system of medicine, can apply for Ayush(AY) Visa. Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- A copy of the family book sworn translated in case of a family member applying for dependent visa.
- Medical documents (supporting letter from an accredited Ayush Institution registered with Government authority(ies) concerned or NABH/NCH/NCISM accredited hospitals providing Ayush services..
- Medical report for the patient sworn translated and attested from Hospital.
- Bank statement that covers travel and treatment expenses.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate (click here for form).
Transit Visa: Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of seaman’s passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- Deputation letter from the Syrian Company.
- Registration Certificate of the Syrian Company.
- Invitation Letter from the Indian Company.
- Registration Certificate of the Indian Company.
- Copy of the passport of the company owner who signed the invitation letter.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate.(click here for form).
Conference Visa: Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- Invitation Letter.
- NOCfrom Indian MEA.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate. (click here for form).
Employment Visa: Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- Employment contract signed by both parties and notarized. Foreign nationals being sponsored for an employment visa in any sector should draw a gross salary in excess of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annum except for a few categories.
- Please click here for Performa of Undertaking to be submitted by the applicants. (click here for form)
- Email addressed to Embassy of India Damascus from the employer seeking visa for the applicant.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate. (click here for form).
Diplomatic Visa: Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Note verbal for issuance of visa from Syrian MOFA.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate.(click here for form).
Journalist Visa: Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- Invitation letter.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate. (click here for form).
Dependent Visa: - Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity at the time of making application for grant of visa and re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of applicant.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- Copy of email sent by the person on whom the applicant is dependent to the Embassy to guarantee the stay and visit expenses of the applicant.
- NOC from the university of the student in India is required in case spouse or parents intend visit or stay with him.
- Polio Vaccination Certificate. (click here for form).
Entry Visa: (For the person of Indian origin and foreign spouse or foreign children of an Indian citizen/Person of Indian origin or OCI card holder). Documents Required: - Duly signed printed copy of the online visa application form along with a recent photograph (“2 x 2” with white background).
- Original passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of Iqama (Residence), which must be sworn translated and attested by MOFA, or copy of the identity certificate (click here for form).
- Documents in support of their Indian origin
- Polio Vaccination Certificate.(click here for form).
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