High Commission of India

Freetown, Sierra Leone

1

Basic documents required for

all types of Visas

• A duly filled-in and signed visa application form with picture uploaded

• Letter of introduction from employer

• 2 recent passport-size photographs

• A valid passport with minimum six months’ validity

• Booking of an airline return ticket in the name of the applicant

• Vaccination certificate for Yellow Fever (original)

2

Tourist Visa

• All documents as in Column 1 above

• A confirmed hotel reservation in India or a letter of sponsorship by relatives/ friends in India

• Salary bank statement of applicant

• Travel plan

• If applicant is being invited by a relative, friend etc., in such cases an invitation letter (a copy at cons.freetown@mea.gov.in by invitee) along with a copy of invitee’s passport.

3

Business Visa

• All documents as in Col.1

• Invitation letter from the Indian company with which the applicant/his/her company has business dealings. A copy of the invitation letter should be sent directly to the High Commission of India, Freetown by email at cons.freetown@mea.gov.in

• Letter of introduction from applicant’s firm indicating the name of the applicant, purpose and duration of the proposed visit.

• Photocopy of the local business registration, TIN, and Tax Clearance Certificate in respect of the applicant/company

• Confirmed hotel reservation(s) in India or letter of sponsorship by the Indian Company who has invited the applicant

• Local company bank statement

• Bill of lading, air waybill, customs duty, payment receipts for people who have visited India previously for importation of goods.

4

Medical Visa

• All documents as in column 1 above

• A reference letter from a recognized local Doctor/Hospital where the applicant is undergoing treatment/who has referred the applicant for seeking treatment in India

• Copy of confirmation letter from recognized hospital/clinic in India which has offered treatment for the applicant. A copy of the invitation letter should be sent directly to the High Commission of India, Freetown by email at cons.freetown@mea.gov.in

• Applicant’s bank statement

5

Conference Visa

• All documents as in Col.1

• Invitation letter from the Organizers of the Conference/workshop/seminar.

• A copy of clearance letter from the Ministry of External Affairs in India and Ministry of Home Affairs and the concerned Ministry/body holding the conference

6

Student visa

• All documents in Col 1

• Letter of sponsorship by parents

• Bank statement of sponsor

• Attestation of certificates by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• College affiliation papers and UGC/AICTE approval and approval for course (a copy  should be sent directly by the school to cons.freetown@mea.gov.in)

• Photocopy of sponsor’s ID card