Student Visa Checklist
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLYING FOR STUDENT VISA. PLEASE
PRINT AND SIGN A COPY OF THIS CHECKLIST, ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
- Please ensure that all data entries provided in your application match with your existing passport. If
not, please provide the supporting documentation.
- Please select the correct Indian mission based on the place where you reside in the USA and the
mission’s jurisdiction. Mission jurisdiction can be viewed at
h t t p : / / v i s a . v f s g l o b a l . c o m / u s a / e n / i n d / a t t e n d - c e n t r e
- Online applications are only accepted if filled out in the current year and within 180 days from the date of
submission.
- After submission online, no changes can be made. In case of an error, please fill a new online application form.
- VFS INDIA CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE employees cannot edit or make any changes to your online
application form.
- THE EMBASSY/CONSULATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, AS
CONSIDERED NECESSARY.
- If applicant’s occupation is "Journalist", he/she may only apply for a journalist visa, even if you intend to travel
for tourism/ business/ medical/ Conference/Employment etc.
- Visa Application for Pakistani nationals and Pakistan origin USA nationals will take a longer than
normal time. USA nationals of Pakistan origin will be required to provide copy of renunciation
certificate. Pakistani nationals, including those holding dual nationality should apply for visas on their
Pakistani passport only. However, both the passports, in original, are to be submitted; visa will be
issued on Pakistani passport and type/duration of visa will be decided by the Embassy/Consulate.
- Applicant intends to visit India for Research purpose needs to apply for student visa under the sub
category of research purpose. Research visa applicants will require to provide "research project
report/ proposal abstract/ synopsis/ with all details about the research project" in addition to other
formalities as available in the student visa application
It may please be noted that incomplete /erroneous applications will be returned to the applicant for
providing the missing/additional documents and re-submission of the full completed application. In
certain cases, the Embassy/Consulate may ask for further documentation or call the applicant for an
in-person or telephonic interview
- MANDATORY DOCUMENTS
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GOVERNMENT APPLICATION ONLINE FORM – ORIGINAL
Signature: All Minor applicants need to write their name or sign in the space provided on the first page of the
application form below the photograph. Minor applicant below 5 years may put left thumb impression on the space
provided. Both parents should sign on the last page of the application. Both parents must sign on page 2 of the
online application form below the minor’s signature/thumb Impression.
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PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE – ORIGINAL & DIGITAL
Physical photograph: 01 photograph must be affixed on the application form & should not be stapled. Physical and
uploaded photograph must be identical. Photograph must be 2 X 2 Inches on glossy paper showing front view of
applicant’s face against white background
Digital Photograph Requirements: Upload a digital photograph Online on Govt. Portal. The digital photograph should
meet the following requirements:
Student Visa Checklist
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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• Format JPEG
• Size: Minimum 10 KB and Maximum 300 KB
• The height and width of the Photo must be equal.
• Photo should present Full face, front view, eyes open and without glasses.
• Center head within frame and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.
• Background should be plain light colored or white background.
• No shadows on the face or on the background.
• Without borders.
• Make sure that photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. Head should measure 1 inch to 1-
3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm). Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3.
• Incorrect ( face downwards or sideways) uploaded photographs will be returned as these applications are
considered as ineligible applications. Uploaded photograph face must be upward only.
For Detailed photograph Specifications – Please click here
FEE PAYMENTS
Application confirmation letter/ Payment confirmation is mandatory. Complete the process online on VFS INDIA
CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE’s website to get the Application confirmation letter/ Payment confirmation.
Don’t forget to enclose the Application confirmation receipt. If paying by Money order or Banker’s check then it
should be made in favor of “VFS Services (USA) Inc. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Ensure you update
the correct details of the instrument (Money order/ Banker check. Don’t punch dummy information. Incorrect
information may lead to rejection of your application)
To complete the questionnaire & create a profile: Click here to proceed.
NOTE: YOU MUST SEND YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DAY APPLICATION IS
REGISTERED ON VFS SYSTEM.
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PROOF OF ADDRESS – COPY
Proof of address must match with the present address as per application:
(any ONE of the below documents)
(1)
State Issued ID OR
(2)
Driving license OR
(3)
Utility Bill - Water (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
(4)
Utility Bill - Gas (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
(5)
Utility Bill - Electricity (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
(6)
Valid Lease Agreement OR
(7)
Mortgage OR
(8)
Income Tax return OR
- 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 will suffice.
- Marriage Certificate in case the address in spouse’s name, birth certificate of child in case of minor applicant along
with parent’s address proof.
- In case of applicant residing with parents/children/ relatives, a notarized undertaking from them with one of the
copies of address proof as indicated above.
- Hotel bill - If the customer on L1/L3 staying in a hotel for a project for the past couple of months and don’t have the
address proof or state ID.
Student Visa Checklist
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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NOTE: DO NOT CUT YOUR DRIVER'S LICENCE COPY DOWN TO SMALLER SIZE Important: PO BOX number is NOT
ACCEPTABLE as valid Proof of address
For NON-US PASSPORT HOLDERS: COPY OF THE APPLICANT’S VALID LEGAL STATUS IN THE USA
Please submit one of the below documents as applicable: -
- Valid Green Card – FRONT AND BACK
- Valid Visa,
- Valid EAD – FRONT AND BACK
- Valid I-797A Approval Notice,
- Valid Work permit/Study Permit, OR
- Recently expired Visa and I-797A Approval notice together with I-797C Receipt Notice for filing of a request for
extension before the expiry of Visa or I-797A copy of proof of extension, if B1/B2 is expired and have a receipt for
extension of stay or an approval for extension of stay.
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ADDITIONAL PARTICULAR FORM (ANNEXURE – A)– ORIGINAL & MANDATORY
This form is absolutely mandatory to be filled by applicant (even if customer is minor). Application will be
kept on hold if this form is not submitted.
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PASSPORT – ORIGINAL AND PHOTOCOPIES
Original as well as a copy of passport (biographical pages only). Passport should have minimum validity of six months
and must have at least two blank pages.
Note: Holders of dual nationality should apply for visas on their Pakistani passport only. However, both the passports,
in original, are to be submitted.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
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CONFIRMATION LETTER -ORIGINAL
Confirmation letter in original from a recognized Indian Institute with a Registration Number in India, confirming the
admission of the applicant, duration of course and other details.
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LETTER FROM US INSTITUTION- ORIGINAL
Letter from the US Institution in the program in India is affiliated with a US Institution, a letter from the US
institution with complete details of the exchange program, and whether credit will be earned
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FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS– COPY
Evidence of financial arrangements made for maintenance in India
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LETTER OF APPROVAL OR NO OBJECTION (IF APPLICABLE) - COPY
In case of admission in a medical or para-medical course, no objection certificate is required from the Ministry of Health,
Government of India.
DOCUMENTS – IF APPLICABLE
Student Visa Checklist
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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PROOF OF RENUNCIATION – COPY
Proof of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship:
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If you ever held an Indian Passport, it is MANDATORY to provide proof of the Renunciation of Indian Citizenship
along with your VISA application. One of the following MUST be produced as proof: -
• Certificate of renunciation issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India OR
• Deemed surrender certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate of India Both - Cancelled/ Surrendered
Passport along with the copy of the Surrender/Renunciation Certificate would be needed for Indian
passports surrendered after May 2010
If you do not have the proof of renunciation then please apply for renunciation before submitting the VISA
application
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ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR DEPENDENT STUDENT VISA FOR SPOUSE – COPY
Marriage Certificate – Copy
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ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR MINOR APPLICANTS
• Parental Authorization Form (Annexure-B) duly signed by both parents and notarized – Original. Signature of
Parents on Govt. Form, their passports and Parental authorization must be identical. Mismatch of
signatures will result in delay in application processing or rejected without being processed.
• Birth certificate of minor applicant – Copy;
• Passports and Marriage Certificate of parents – Copy; and
• US visa status documents of non-US national parents – Copy. If Indian parents do not hold valid US visa
status, an explanation for the same may be provided.
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FORM FOR PAKISTAN NATIONALS FORM (ANNEXURE – C) – ORIGINAL
FEES OR SHIPPING – APPLIES TO ALL
COURIERS
1. If opted VFS offered courier services, then download the incoming courier label from my account to send
your complete application to the VFS Centre.
2. If you opt to use your own pre-paid label, then ensure correct pre-paid label details are entered while
completing the registration process on VFS Portal. Incorrect information will lead to delay/ rejection of your
application. In addition – please ensure you enclose the pre-Paid label ALONG WITH ENVELOPE before
sending your application. Please ensure you liaise with your pre-paid company to schedule pick-ups as soon
as you receive notification confirming that application is received by VFS Indian Consular Application Centre
from the Embassy/Consulate.
FEDEX PREPAID LABELS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Acceptable Prepaid Labels are – UPS or USPS with NO expiry date
of the label.
To send application by Post: Please complete registration process. Registration process is mandatory
To Submit application in person, please book an appointment & read terms and conditions
Student Visa Checklist
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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CHECKLIST
1 Checklist (original) to be printed and enclosed with your application
(Signature of the Applicant)
