Document checklists by visa type

The High Commission of India's official list covers 10 visa types, each with its own paperwork. Pick yours — the common requirements are the same for everyone, and your visa type adds its own documents on top.

• Tourist visa

  Everything you need to travel to India as a tourist — following the High Commission's official list, with an explanation of why each document is asked for.

  7 documents

• Transit visa

  For passing through India on the way to a third country. Three extra documents apply: the third country's visa, an onward ticket and a hotel booking.

  11 documents

• Business visa

  For travelling to India on business. This category asks for more paperwork than any other — letters from both the Bangladeshi firm and the inviting Indian organisation.

  19 documents

• Medical visa

  For medical treatment in India (MV). Both your local doctor's documents and an appointment letter from the Indian hospital are required. Anyone accompanying you needs a separate medical attendant visa (MX).

  12 documents

• Student visa

  For studying in India. Two extra documents apply: the admission (bonafide) letter and bank solvency papers for your guarantor.

  11 documents

• Muktijoddha visa

  A separate category for freedom fighters. Beyond the common requirements it asks only for the Muktijoddha certificate, plus a gazette copy if you have one.

  9 documents

• Entry visa

  For spouses and children of Indian nationals, and for artists and academics taking part in non-commercial events in India.

  12 documents

• Defence and police personnel visa

  For serving and retired defence, paramilitary and police personnel. Beyond the common requirements, a prescribed defence form must be filled in.

  8 documents

• Conference visa

  For attending a conference or seminar in India. Two letters are needed: an invitation from the organisers and an introduction from your own organisation.

  9 documents

• Employment visa

  For taking up employment in India. The invitation letter from the registered Indian organisation must state the nature of the employment.

  9 documents