How to Apply

Process as how to apply for India Visa

An applicant wishing to apply for an Indian visa must go to the link (http://www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ ). When choosing an Indian Mission, where application must be filled  by the applicant, the applicant must select the "Russia - Moscow", "Russia - Saint-Petersburg", in accordance with the jurisdiction mentioned below.

Important: Please select (Indian Mission) carefully. Once the application is completely filled it cannot be corrected and the applicant will be required to fill the full application again.

Russia - St. Petersburg: Consulate General of India in St. Petersburg

The city (region) under consular jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India in St. Petersburg

• Saint Petersburg
• Leningrad region
• Pskov region
• Vologda region
• Murmansk region
• Arkhangelsk region
• The Republic of Karelia
• Komi Republic
• Novgorod region

Russia - Moscow: Embassy of India in Moscow

The city (region) under consular jurisdiction of the Embassy of India in Moscow:
All other cities, other than those listed above under consular jurisdiction of the city of St. Petersburg!

In person

Step-1

• For General Information, click here.
• Determine the Consulate and the Visa Application Centre on the basis of your current location, click here to know your consular jurisdiction .
• Fill in the Online Application Form (IVFRT) before visiting the Indian Visa Service Centre. To apply online, Please click here - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/
• To view a sample form online, click here.

Note: Applying for a visa does not grant the visa. Please plan your trip accordingly.

Print and sign the form.
Paste the picture in accordance with the requirements. To view the requirements for the photo, click here.

Check out what documents regarding your visa required, fees, fill out and attach the application form.

Step-2

• Visit BLS Application Center in accordance with consular jurisdiction has: a completed application form, passport and other necessary documents.

• Payment can be made in the following ways (To learn about visa fees and charges, go to ("http://blsindia-russia.com/moscow/visa.php) Types of visas and requirements):

• Mode of Payment: Cash only

For the convenience of the applicant(s), BLS International will provide a few Value Added Services in the application center(s). These services are optional and can be availed with an additional service charge. For more details click on:- http://blsindia-russia.com/stpetersburg/vas.php