After you fill out the online application, print and sign. When you have all the relevant documents, you can either apply in person or by mail.

Apply in Person:
Bring your signed application form and documents to your local Travisa office during drop-off hours. For most people, pick-up is available the same day during pick-up hours. 

It is strongly recommended to apply by mail, which is a very safe and convenient method.

Apply by Mail:
Send the complete application form along with the documents to your  local Travisa office via a trackable method such as Fed Ex, Airborne, UPS, DHL, certified mail, or registered mail with USPS. Regardless of how you send your application, it is treated equally. It is best to use a mailing service with acknowledgement/confirmation of delivery.

Once Travisa receives your documents, they will send you an email receipt with a personalized link to use throughout the process.

Embassy/Consulate/Travisa is not responsible for documents/applications lost in the mail, and there is no emergency service for documents sent by mail.

For most people, processing time for mailed applications is normally 5 working/business days after the receipt of the application form. Applicants are asked to refrain from making inquiries during this processing period.

Track Your Passport This link can be used to check the application status, as well.

• Dual Citizenship:
  Applicants who have dual citizenship with the USA and another country must apply using their US passport if living in the US.
  
  
• Processing Time:
  Applications received at the counter between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM are usually (once approved) processed the same day. Serviced documents can be collected from the counter between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Applications sent by mail take approximately 5 working/business days to process from the time of receipt. This time schedule does not apply to services where prior approval is required from authorities in India, other Indian embassies, or for non-US citizens.
  
  
• Nonrefundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.
  
  
• Please read the relevant instructions carefully before applying to avoid any inconvenience.
  
  
• The validity of the visa starts from the date of issue, not the day of entry into India.
  
  
• It usually takes 3-4 months to process visa applications of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Somalia and Chinese passport holders.