{"id":3972,"date":"2023-06-08T07:25:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T07:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/?page_id=3972"},"modified":"2024-04-10T09:21:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T09:21:30","slug":"diplomatic-offical-visa-india","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visaliv.com\/blogs\/uk\/diplomatic-offical-visa-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Diplomatic Offical Visa (India)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;full-desktop&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padd50&#8243; el_id=&#8221;visark1&#8243;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;lftdata1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;digip1,visaty2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Visa Types<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/visitor-visa\/\">Visitor Visa <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/student-visa\/\">Student Visa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/work-visa\/\">Work Visa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/permanent-residency-visa\/\">Permanent Residency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;digip1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>VFS Global UK<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/find-a-centre\/\">Find a center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/biometric-appointments\/\">Biometric Appointments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/additional-services\/\">Additional Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/chat-now\/\">Chat Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/collect-your-passport\/\">Collect Your Passport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/track-your-application\/\">Track Your Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;digip1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>British High Commission<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/consulates-in-india\/\">Consulates in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/tuberculosis-testing-centres\/\">Tuberculosis Testing Centres<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/faqs\/\">FAQ&#8217;s UK <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/sponsors-and-sponsorship\/\">Sponsors and Sponsorship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/shortage-occupation-list\/\">Shortage Occupation List <span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">(Updated on 7 August 2023)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;digip1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Important Links<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">(Ministry of External Affairs, India)<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/online-indian-visa\/\">Online Indian Visa<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"active\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/diplomatic-offical-visa-india\/\">Diplomatic Official Visa(India)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/e-visa-india\/\">E-Visa (India)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/verify-foreign-visa-permit-cdcs\/\">Verify Foreign<br \/>\nVisa\/Permit\/CDCs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/visa-free-visa-on-arrival\/\">Visa Free\/Visa on Arrival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/regd-manpower-agencies\/\">Regd.Manpower Agencies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;digip1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Tourist Place<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/uk\/uk-tourist-places\/\">UK Tourist Places<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; 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Physical visa application forms are no longer accepted. Once the visa is granted, a notification will be sent via email or SMS.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the CPV division of the Ministry of External Affairs has replaced visa stickers with e-FRRO Visa [Online Visa] since May 2020. The e-FRRO Visa will be sent to the applicant via email, eliminating the need for a physical visa sticker to be pasted on the passport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Through the online portal, various services are provided, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extension of diplomatic\/official visas<\/li>\n<li>Conversion to diplomatic\/official visas<\/li>\n<li>Transfer of diplomatic\/official Visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is recommended to submit your visa application at least 3 weeks prior to the expiration of your current visa or visa-free period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We strongly recommend that applicants submit their visa applications at least 3 weeks before their visa or visa-free period expires.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For general instructions\/guidelines: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianfrro.gov.in\/mea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Click here <\/a><\/li>\n<li>For documents required: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianfrro.gov.in\/mea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Click here <\/a><\/li>\n<li>For photo requirements: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianfrro.gov.in\/mea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Click here <\/a><\/li>\n<li>To apply for a Diplomatic\/Official visa for self or dependent family members: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianfrro.gov.in\/mea\/menufrro.jsp?t4g=TTJRCLC4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Click here <\/a><\/li>\n<li>For visa status enquiry: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianvisaonline.gov.in\/visa\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Click here <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please note that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) does not provide services to holders of ordinary passports. Ordinary passport holders should contact the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) for assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For any queries, suggestions, problems, or urgent matters regarding the issuance of diplomatic\/official visas, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shri Roshan Lepcha<br \/>\nDeputy Secretary (VO),<br \/>\nCPV Division<br \/>\nMinistry of External Affairs<br \/>\nNew Delhi<br \/>\nPhone: 011-23386630<br \/>\nEmail:dspv[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appellate authority<\/strong><br \/>\nShri Devesh Uttam<br \/>\nJoint Secretary<br \/>\nCPV Division<br \/>\nMinistry of External Affairs<br \/>\nPhone: 011-23387104<br \/>\nFax: 011-23782821<br \/>\nEmail:jscpv[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mea.gov.in\/diplomatic-official-visa-menu.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mea.gov.in\/diplomatic-official-visa-menu.htm<\/a><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=&#8221;visarighq1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; el_class=&#8221;vidri33&#8243; title=&#8221;Video Tutorials&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;In English&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1680777647640-37d3345e-e755&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vJCvxQ2psFk&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;In Hindi&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1680777675656-ba0dd7b1-da83&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bI6vl3z9TyQ&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;visarh22&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;visanews1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Latest News<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][gsf_posts post_layout=&#8221;list&#8221; category=&#8221;news&#8221; posts_per_page=&#8221;4&#8243; post_paging=&#8221;none&#8221; post_animation=&#8221;&#8221; ids=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDaW5wdXQlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIyaGlkZGVuJTIyJTIwaWQlM0QlMjJwYWdlTmFtZSUyMiUyMHZhbHVlJTNEJTIyMTElMjIlMkYlM0UlMEElM0NpbnB1dCUyMHR5cGUlM0QlMjJoaWRkZW4lMjIlMjBpZCUzRCUyMmZyb21wYWdlTmFtZSUyMiUyMHZhbHVlJTNEJTIyMzUyJTIyJTJGJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;full-desktop&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padd50&#8243; el_id=&#8221;visark1&#8243;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;lftdata1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;digip1,visaty2&#8243;] Visa Types Visitor Visa Student Visa Work Visa Permanent Residency [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;digip1&#8243;] VFS Global UK Find a center Biometric Appointments Additional Services Chat Now Collect Your Passport Track Your Application [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;digip1&#8243;] British High Commission Consulates in India Tuberculosis Testing Centres FAQ&#8217;s UK Sponsors and Sponsorship Shortage Occupation [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":342,"parent":964,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"country":[11],"from_country":[352],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Get India Diplomatic Visa | UK Visa - Visaliv<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ready for your diplomatic or official journey from UK to India? 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