Visa Services

Common requirement for all types of visa:
1. Dully filled in and signed visa application form.
2. Passport
3. National ID Card (In case the National ID Card does not contain residential address of the applicant, a Residence Certificate needs to be submitted)
4. Two recent passport size photographs
5. If the applicant is holding a non-Malian/non-Mauritanian passport or having dual nationality.
6. A separate “Reference Form” is to be filled which is hyper-linked.
7.  If resident in Mali/Mauritania: Proof of residence (certified copy of Lease Deed or Utility Bill)

Additional requirements for different types of visas are given below:

Type of Visa

Eligibility

Documents 

Tourist Visa

TOURIST VISA is issued to foreigners whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short-term yoga programme etc. and no other purpose/activity.

1.Bank Statement for last three months.
2.Original Company Registration with a photocopy (for self-employed)
3.Salary-slip of the last three months (for salaried)
4.Employment and Vacation Certificate from employer (for salaried)
5.Reservation of return ticket

Business Visa

BUSINESS VISA is available for travelling to India for the purpose of business meetings with companies in India, meetings, sales or exhibiting on behalf of a company outside of India or to buy/sell industrial/ commercial products.

1.Letter of Invitation from an Indian Company/firm on its official letter head duly signed by the authorized signatory mentioning name and contact number including landline telephone number.  The letter must state the recommended duration of visa and an undertaking that the sponsoring company will take responsibility of the foreigner during his/her stay in India and to repatriate the foreigner at its cost if such a situation arose. A copy of the invitation must be sent to the Embassy by e-mail at: cons.nouakchott[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in by the inviting Indian company.
2.Bank Statement for last three months
3.Certified copy of Company Registration (original may be asked for verification)
4.A letter from the local Company explaining the nature of business and duration of stay in India.

Medical Visa & Medical Attendant Visa

A MEDICAL VISA is issued for medical treatment in reputed / recognized hospitals / treatment centers in India.
Up to 2 attendants who are blood relatives of the patient are allowed to accompany the patient for treatment in India on a Medical Attendant Visa, which has the same validity as the Medical Visa of the patient. It may also be granted to a Doctor accompanying the patient to India.
A Visa for Commissioning Surrogacy is NO longer permitted.

1.Preliminary medical advice from local Doctor/ Hospital
2.Reference Letter signed and stamped from the hospital concerned in India should be provided on the letter head of the hospital/organization with applicant's details. The letter should also specify the nature of illness and likely duration of treatment.
3.Bank statement for last three months in the name of applicant or an Affidavit along with bank statement of the sponsor who will bear the expenses.

(The initial duration of Medical Visa is up to 1 year OR the duration of the treatment, whichever is less. The Visa will be valid for a maximum of 3 entries during the year. Validity of Medical Visa commences from the date of visa issuance and NOT from the date of entry into India).

Conference Visa

A CONFERENCE VISA  is available for traveling to India for the purpose of attending International Conferences, Seminars or Workshops conducted by Government bodies, Public Sector Undertakings or Government aided bodies and NGOs provided necessary clearance by nodal Ministries/Departments of the Government of India/State Governments is in place

1.Copy of signed letter of invitation from the organizers of the Conference in India.
2.Conference Registration of the applicant, if applicable.
3.A Letter from the sending organization giving clear details of financing of the visit.
4.Reservation of return ticket

(Prior clearance is required from Government of India in certain cases.)

Student Visa

A 'STUDENT VISA' is issued to bona fide students who wish to pursue regular studies in recognized educational institutions in India
IMPORTANT: Please note that Student visa is issued only for full time and regular courses at a recognized educational institute of India. No student visa is issued for part-time or short-term courses. Prospective students are requested not to pay tuition fees etc. before decision on his/her visa application is known to them.

1.Letter of admission from recognized educational institution/University providing full details, including:
      (i)  duration of the study
      (ii)  Tuition fee
(iii) Certificate of affiliation
 2. Certified copy of degree and/or education certificate
3. Copy of the birth certificate authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign  Affairs and Police Clearance Certificate
4.Details of the sponsor
5.Business registration, if the sponsor is self-employed
6.Three-months' pay-slip, if the sponsor is a salaried worker
7.Bank Statement (last three months)
Sponsorship letter attested by notary public

Intern Visa

For pursuing internship in Indian Companies/Educational Institute/NGO
It will be granted immediately after the completion of graduate or post-graduate courses as long as the gap between the completion of the courses and the start of the internship does not exceed one year.

1.Letter from the Indian Company/Educational Institution/NGO concerned sponsoring the applicant for the internship programme and clearly indicating the period of internship and the salary (if applicable). The letter should be stamped and signed. In case of internship in a Company, the applicant should draw a minimum remuneration of Rs. 7.80 Lakhs per annum.
2.Certified copy of proof of graduation
3.Undertaking from the sponsoring company/organization written on its letterhead stating that the Indian company/organization shall be liable/take responsibility for paying taxed on behalf of the applicant.
4.Undertaking from the sponsor that it will ensure departure of the foreigner on completion of the internship.

(In certain cases, issuance of Intern Visa may take longer time depending upon the receipt of clearance from Government of India.)

Employment Visa

An 'EMPLOYMENT VISA' is issued to foreign nationals for working in India for a company/organization or to those who intend to do honorary work with Registered NGOs in India. The applicant should be a highly skilled and/or qualified professional being engaged or appointed by a company or organization or industry or undertaking in India on contract or an employment basis at a senior level, skilled position such as technical expert, senior executive, or in a managerial position, etc. The Employment visa cannot be granted for routine, ordinary or secretarial/clerical jobs.

1.Copy of the employment contract signed by both parties. The Employment contract should have a specific clause for payment of Income Tax in India that the employer shall ensure the payment of income tax by the employee
2.Copy of Certificate of Incorporation/ Registration papers of Company in India offering the Employment
3.Copy of educational qualification documents and curriculum vitae
4. Justification letter from employer

For foreigners intending to visit for honorary work (Without Salary) with Registered NGOs in India should apply for 'Employment Visa' and are required to submit the following documents:
i)  A letter from the sponsoring organization in India on letterhead indicating the nature and the duration of the visit and place of work. The letter must be signed by an authorized signatory of the organization.
ii) The letter from the sponsoring organization needs to state whether the applicant will be a paid or it is an honorary work.

Journalist Visa

A 'JOURNALIST VISA' is issued to all Foreign Journalists, regardless of whether they are traveling for tourism or any other purpose. J visa may be granted to a professional journalist, columnist, cartoonist, editor, photographer, a representative of a radio and/or television organization etc.

Letter of introduction / assignment from employer should be provided, wherever applicable, including copy of Press Accreditation Card.
Supporting document is required from the inviting organization in India.
In certain cases, issuance of Journalist visa may take longer time depending upon the receipt of clearance from Government of India. 

Film Visa

For shooting of feature films or television/cinema and reality TV show/commercial TV show/commercial TV serials

Film Visa should be applied only after obtaining Authorization from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India 

Entry Visa

An Entry Visa to India is granted in the following cases:

• If you are a PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN
• If you are a spouse or a child of a person of Indian origin
• If you are a dependent family member of EMPLOYMENT,RESEARCH, or STUDENT VISA holders.

If your purpose of visit to India does NOT match any other type of visa.

1.For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality: - Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested)
2.For family visit, if the family members in India are Indian citizen, any proof that you have relatives in India.
3. For family members/dependents of a foreigner who is granted Employment Visa:
(i) Birth certificate in respect of children.
(ii) Marriage certificate in respect of husband\wife.
(iii) Recommendation letter from the employer of the person holding ‘Employment’ visa.

Research Visa

A 'RESEARCH VISA' is available to Research Professors or Scholars undertaking research work in India.

1.Eligibility/Admission Letter from a recognized educational institution in India. (Original and photocopy)
2.A detailed synopsis of the research project, countersigned by the sponsoring institution in India.
3.Certified copy of degree and/or education certificate
4.Copy of the birth certificate authenticated by the Ministry of  Foreign  Affairs and Police Clearance Certificate
5.Details of the sponsor
6.Business registration, if the sponsor is self-employed
7.Three-months' pay-slip, if the sponsor is a salaried worker
8.Bank Statement (last three months)
Sponsorship letter attested  by  notary public

Transit Visa

A ‘TRANSIT VISA’ is issued to enable a person to travel through India to reach his / her ultimate destination.
A ‘Transit Visa’ required if one is going to change from the International Terminal to the Domestic Terminal of any Indian Airport or if going to stay in an airport hotel even for a few hours.

• Confirmed Air tickets.
• Visas for country(ies) of destination.

Transfer of Visa

Transfer of Visa could be done from the old passport to the new passport for any visa issued by the Embassy. Applicants are required to submit the new passport and old passport which holds the valid Indian Visa

Official/Service or Diplomatic Passport holders

Applications for Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders must be submitted along with a note verbale from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and African Integration of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania or respective Mission, as the case may be.
Application for Paissez-Passers holder should be submitted along with a letter from the concerned UN Organization/Mission