Please note that the earlier Visa on Arrival facility/scheme has been slightly modified. To avail e-TOURIST VISA (eTV) facility, all applicants must first apply online to obtain e-TOURIST VISA (eTV). This e-TOURIST VISA (eTV) must be applied for at least four (4) days before commencing travel and not more than 30 days before anticipated travel to India.

The countries whose nationals can avail e-TOURIST VISA (eTV) facilities are:
Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Guyana, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, New Zealand,Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Papua New Guinea,
Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands,Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, USA, Vanuatu, Vietnam.

e-TOURIST VISA (eTV)needs to be applied online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in in advance, fee to be paid on line and visa to be obtained online in advance before departure for India. It is clarified that the High Commission of India, Wellington has no control on e-TOURIST VISA (eTV). For complete information and application procedure please visit: www.indianvisaonline.gov.in . All queries related to Visa on Arrival may sent to: indiatvoa[at]gov[dot]in or help desk may contacted at +91-11-24300666.

Applicants of the eligible countries may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival with a window of 30 days. Example: If you are applying on 1st Sept then applicant can select arrival date from 5th Sept to 4th Oct.

You apply for a tourist visa. As long as you are not transacting any business or participating in any commercial activity for profit or taking part in any major meeting conference you could apply for a tourist visa. Usually Tourist Visas are approved for 90 days stay and six months validity with single entry facility. Tourist visa with multiple entry facilities also be selectively considered in certain cases.

Please note that if you are required to exit the area designated for transit passengers any time at an Indian International Airport, transit visa will be required to be obtained before departure from the High Commission of India, Wellington.

You need to apply for a transit visa if you are going to change from an international terminal to a domestic terminal of any Indian airport or if you are going to stay in an airport hotel even for a few hours. You don't need a transit visa if you stay in the waiting area reserved for international transit passengers in an Indian airport. Note that you can stay for a maximum period of 72 hours in India on a transit visa. You should have a confirmed air ticket for the onward journey.

 You should apply for an Employment Visa along with a copy of the offer letter stating the terms of internship. You may also be required to submit a copy of the inter-university student exchange agreement if the proposed internship is a component of such an agreement. You would be required to submit proof of financial standing to support your stay in India. If you receive any monetary compensation/salary from the Indian organization, you will have to apply for a business visa.

The following six services are offered:

•       Re-issue of passport on expiry of full  validity passport or exhaustion of pages. 
•        Renewal of short validity passport to full validity passport. 
•        Issue of fresh passport in lieu of lost passport.       
•        Issue of fresh passport in lieu of damaged passport.      
•        Issue of first time passport to a new born.     
•        Issue of Emergency Certificate to travel to India.      

Please note that police verification is necessary for issue/re-issue of passport. Therefore, it is pertinent to mention that one should fill the Indian address in the application form correctly. Also, the applicant should know the correct police station under which their Indian address falls and should mention that police station only in the form so that there is no delay in police verification. Following link may be referred to in getting to know your police station: https://portal1.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/LocatePSAction. 

Firstly, the application form is the same as the one mentioned in Item No. 3 above. Four passport size photographs of 2 inches X 2 inches (51mm x 5 mm) are required. One photo be pasted on the application and the remaining four be enclosed in an envelope and securely pinned to the application. The application form can be couriered to our office along with all required documentations. Usually, the applicant is interviewed by an officer of the High Commission & this can be done through skype. A convenient time for skype interviews will be finalized (mostly in the afternoon) after mutual consultations by High Commission staff.

The most important requirement is to provide documentary evidence of the applicant’s current nationality as an Indian. Needless to say a photocopy of the lost Indian passport is of great value. In the absence of a photocopy of the lost passport, important details  such as number, date of issue, place of issue will help.  The applicant is advised to produce as much evidence as possible of being an Indian. Voter’s identity card, Aadhaar Card, Indian driving licence, PAN card issued by income tax authority or any other photo identity paper issued by a Governmental authority in India are examples.

The other  documents required would be a police report in original from local police indicating registration of the loss of the  passport  indicating  lost passport number.  Letter from  Employer/Institution/Organisation confirming employment/enrolment.  Separately, the applicant has to furnish a self-certified statement detailing the circumstances in which he or she lost the passport. Documents such as utility bills (electricity, water, and telephone, and bank statement,) to prove place of residence in NZ also need to be enclosed. The common requirement of proving availability of valid stay  in NZ  is also applicable to this service. 

The applicants may also have to furnish an affidavit stating that (a) he/she has not acquired foreign nationality/does not hold the travel document of a foreign country, (b) has not applied for asylum in NZ/a foreign country. (c) Affidavit for lost/damaged passport (Form no 5 on the website in All Forms under Passport forms) (d) Personal Particulars Form (Form no.9 on the website in All Forms under Passport forms).

• Indian Passport of the deceased for cancellation.
• A photograph of the deceased.
• A letter from next of kin.
• Original Death Certificate.
• Original Cremation Certificate
• All documents must be submitted in original along with one set of photocopies.
• A self-addressed courier envelope for return of documents by the High Commission.

An OCI [Overseas Citizen of India] card holder gets the following benefits: 

1. A multiple entry, multi-purpose life-long visa for visiting India.
2. Exemption from registration with local police authority for any length of stay in India.
3. Parity with Non-resident Indians (NRIs) in respect of economic, financial and educational fields, except in relation to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties.
4. OCI can be used as identity proof for application of PAN Card and driving license as well as for opening a bank account if the OCI card holder is residing in India. 

The OCI Card holder is not entitled:

1. to vote,
2. to be a member of a Legislative Assembly or of a Legislative Council or of the Parliament of India,
3. to hold Indian constitutional posts such as that of the President, Vice President, Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court etc.
4. He/she cannot normally hold employment in the Government

Vide circular No. 26011/06/2015-OCI dated 29th January, 2015 of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, all immigration authorities in India will not insist on production of the foreign passport containing the 'U' Visa Sticker in the case of OCI Cardholders while they enter/exit India and the immigration clearance will be granted based on production of the 'OCI CARD ONLY'.

PIO Card scheme has been withdrawn hence all PIO card holders would need to apply for conversion to OCI card.
The last date for submission of applications for registration as OCI cardholder in lieu of the PIO card online has been extended till 30th June, 2016. This cut-off date will be only for submission of the applications online by the applicants. A separate online application form for submission of application for registration as OCI cardholder in lieu of PIO card is available in the website : https://www.hciwellington.gov.in/page/conversion-of-pio-to-oci/

OCI Miscellaneous services can be availed for re-issuance/issuance of duplicate OCI card/ booklet [OCI registration certificate]   and Visa in the following category of cases: 

1. In case of issuance of new passport.
2. In case of change of personal particulars viz. nationality etc.,
3. In case of loss/damage of OCI card/ booklet [OCI registration certificate] /visa.
4. In case of filling of wrong personal particulars while submitting online applications viz. name, father’s name, date of birth etc.,
5. In case of change of address/occupation.
6. In case of official mistake (if any) specially while uploading photo & signature of the applicant.

 Applicants may note that the timeline for re-issuance of OCI cards in respect of OCI cardholders who may be required to get their OCI card re-issued has been extended till 31 December 2021.

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued by the High Commission, for certifying that there is no adverse information against the applicant is on the records of Indian authorities. It is generally required when a person applies for a visa/ permanent residency. However one may require this certificate for other purposes also e.g. employment abroad etc. 

** Foreign nationals may also apply for PCC for their stay in India. Such applicants are required to provide details of their stay in India along with documentary proof which can be copy of visas, Study/Work certificates etc.

Please supply the following documents for PCC:

1. Completed and signed application form at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ for Indian nationals and Misc. Consular Services for foreign nationals. 
2. Fees of NZ $ 42 (Online bank transfer). We do NOT accept Cheques, Credit Cards or Money Orders. Debit card payment is accepted at the counter if application is submitted in person.)
3. Coloured copy of front & back page of passport attested by JP. 
4. One passport size photograph pasted on the application. Do not staple/pin the photograph.

 If you require a Police Clearance Certificate  to obtain  a Taxi License or Passenger endorsement.

Please supply the following documents: 

1. Completed and signed printout of Online form for PCC. 
2. Affidavit against Traffic convictions (Form) completed and duly attested by Justice of peace or notary.
3. Fees of NZ $ 42 (Online bank transfer). We do NOT accept Cheques, Credit Cards or Money Orders. Debit card payment is accepted at the counter if application is submitted in person.)
4. Coloured copy of front & back page of passport attested by JP.
5. One passport size photograph pasted on the application. Do not staple/pin the photograph.

 Birth Certificate is issued as per the entries recorded in the Indian Passport.

Please supply the following documents:

1. Completed and signed application form for Misc. Consular Services. 
2. Fees of NZ $ 42 (Online bank transfer. Cheques or Money Orders/Credit Cards are NOT accepted. Debit card payment is accepted at the counter, if application is submitted in person).
3. Coloured copy of front & back page of passport attested by JP.
4. One passport size photograph pasted on the application. Do not staple/pin the photograph.
5. Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope to return your passport. (Please keep the record of tracking number).

 Confirmation of Driving license particulars

Applicants seeking to obtain a confirmation of the Driving License Particulars issued by Indian Authority may apply for this service. It is generally required while converting the Indian Driving License into New Zealand Driving License.

Please supply the following documents:

1. Completed and signed application form for Misc. Consular Services.
2. A copy of Indian Driving License attested by Justice of Peace or notary.
3. Fees of NZ $ 42 (Online bank transfer. Cheques or Money Orders/Credit Cards are NOT accepted. Debit card payment is accepted at the counter, if application is submitted in person.)
4. Coloured copy of front & back page of passport attested by JP.
5. One passport size photograph pasted on the application. Do not staple/pin the photograph.
6. Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope to return your passport. (Please keep the record of tracking number.) 

With the liberalization of passport rules, the requirement of attestation/notarization of the Annexures has been done away with. It is, therefore, clarified that the affidavits/annexures required for applying for child's passport in India in case one parent is in New Zealand need not to be attested by the High Commission of India. The passport applications of minor applicants for issue of passport may be processed by Passport offices in India on producing self attested Annexure - ‘C’ or Annexure - ‘D’ and other required documents, as the case may be. 

To download:

•          Annexure - ‘C’ ( Declaration by applicant’s parent or guardian for issue of passport to minor when one parent has not given consent )
•           Annexure - ‘D’ ( Declaration for Minors under 18 )
•           Annexure - ‘E’ ( to be submitted by all applicants ) 

With the liberalization of passport rules, the requirement of attestation/notarization of the Annexures has been done away with. It is, therefore, clarified that the affidavits/annexures required for applying for child's passport in India in case one parent is in New Zealand need not to be attested by the High Commission of India. The passport applications of minor applicants for issue of passport may be processed by Passport offices in India on producing self attested Annexure - ‘C’ or Annexure - ‘D’ and other required documents, as the case may be. 

To download:

•          Annexure - ‘C’ ( Declaration by applicant’s parent or guardian for issue of passport to minor when one parent has not given consent )
•           Annexure - ‘D’ ( Declaration for Minors under 18 )
•           Annexure - ‘E’ ( to be submitted by all applicants ) 

With the liberalization of passport rules, the requirement of attestation/notarization of the Annexures has been done away with. It is, therefore, clarified that the affidavits/annexures required for applying for child's passport in India in case one parent is in New Zealand need not to be attested by the High Commission of India. The passport applications of minor applicants for issue of passport may be processed by Passport offices in India on producing self attested Annexure - ‘C’ or Annexure - ‘D’ and other required documents, as the case may be. 

To download:

•          Annexure - ‘C’ ( Declaration by applicant’s parent or guardian for issue of passport to minor when one parent has not given consent )
•           Annexure - ‘D’ ( Declaration for Minors under 18 )
•           Annexure - ‘E’ ( to be submitted by all applicants ) 

 Please apply for new/ re-issue of passport along with following additional documents:

• Marriage Certificate (Attested copy)
• Copy of the spouse’s passport (Attested copy first two and last two pages In case of Inclusion of Spouse name only)
• Divorce Decree/ Death Certificate 
  (If issued by Indian Authorities then duly attested by the Home Departmen