Diplomatic Visa (D)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

4–5 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

varies

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

For holders of diplomatic passports assigned to diplomatic missions or visiting for official government business.

The Diplomatic Visa is reserved for individuals holding diplomatic passports traveling to India for official government business or diplomatic assignments. It is processed free of charge and requires formal verification via a Note Verbale from the sending government. Applications must be submitted through the Regular/Paper visa portal.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a valid Diplomatic Passport.

Submission of a Note Verbale from the sending government.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Diplomatic Passport

Note Verbale

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Gratis processing
Expedited handling

Worth Knowing

Strictly for official government business
Requires diplomatic credentials
Lack of diplomatic status
Missing Note Verbale

Application Process

Submit Note Verbale

Apply via Regular/Paper portal

Submit passport to mission

Application Forms

Regular/Paper Visa Portal

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