IS A US CITIZEN REQUIRED TO GET A VISA? WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A VISA FROM THE PLACES MENTIONED? PLEASE GIVE LINKS TO A WEBSITE OR ANY HELPFUL INFORMATION. YOUR HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

An indian visa for us citizen is mandatory for U.S. citizens to visit India. To enter Ladakh, a special permit is needed. Special requirements are in place for Jammu and Kashmir due to the security concerns. Visiting Turkey from the U.S. requires an online application for a visa. A Turkish e-Visa allows entry for a maximum stay of 90 days, within a window of 180 days.

US Citizens may apply for a regular visa or an a-Visa to enter India. To be eligible for the e-Visa, U.S. applicants must apply 4 to 240 days prior to entry into India for a stay of up to 90-days. Applicant shall access the Visa Application system online on our website.

It is important when applying for an online visa that all the information provided be correct, as changes cannot be made after the application form is submitted. U.S citizens require a passport that is valid for 60 days after arriving in India, and it must have two empty pages for the Immigration stamps. Photos uploaded during application must be according to specifications, 2” x 2” taken against a plain white background, full-frontal face, centered and without borders. Do not wear head covering or spectacles.

• Step 1:  Apply online
• Step 2: Submit Payment
• Step 3: You will receive your electronic travel authority, which should be printed out and carried with you for the duration of your trip.

Approval is typically received after four working days. Indian Visa Online assists with the online visa application.