India
India's e-visa system (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical) is available for US citizens and most nationalities. It covers most travel purposes and processes within 72 hours. For situations that e-visa doesn't cover — or for Indian nationals renewing passports — the Indian consulate is involved. We help with both.
Country at a Glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Population
- 1.4 billion
- Languages
- Hindi, English
- Columbus diaspora
- 40,000+
- Independence
- August 15, 1947
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Time Zone
- IST (UTC+5:30)
US Travel Advisory — Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
40,000+ Columbus Residents
Columbus has one of the largest Indian-American communities in Ohio, anchored by the technology and healthcare sectors, Ohio State University, and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. The community represents diverse Indian states — Gujarat, Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana), Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and Kerala. Cultural organizations, temples, and community events are active across the metro area.
Why Columbus Residents Travel Here
- 1Family visits — strong multigenerational family culture
- 2Weddings (Indian weddings are multi-day affairs requiring presence)
- 3Religious holidays — Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas celebrations with family
- 4Medical tourism (India offers world-class care at lower cost)
- 5Property and investment management
India Visa & Travel Overview
US State Department Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
US State Department Level 2 — terrorism, civil unrest. Major cities and tourist areas are generally accessible. Kashmir carries higher risk.
Columbus has one of the largest Indian-American communities in Ohio, anchored by the technology and healthcare sectors, Ohio State University, and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. The community represents diverse Indian states — Gujarat, Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana), Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and Kerala. Cultural organizations, temples, and community events are active across the metro area.
US Embassy / Consulate
New Delhi (+ consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata)
in.usembassy.gov ↗India Embassy in US
Washington, DC (+ consulates in NY, Houston, Chicago, SF, Atlanta)
indianembassyusa.gov.in ↗Independence
August 15, 1947
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Time Zone
IST (UTC+5:30)
Driving Side
Left
Phone Code
+91
e-Visa
Available at indianvisaonline.gov.in
How Asal Helps With India Documents
We are a document preparation and translation service — not an attorney or embassy. We make sure every document in your packet is correct before you submit.
India e-Visa Application Assistance
We help complete the Indian e-visa application at indianvisaonline.gov.in — accurate form completion, correct photo/passport scan upload, and selecting the right visa type (e-Tourist, e-Business, or e-Medical).
India-Specific Photo Requirements
India e-visa requires a very specific photo format: plain white background, 350x350 pixel digital image, face covering 70-80% of the frame, no border. We provide correctly formatted digital photos for India e-visa applications.
Indian Civil Document Translation
Certified English translation of Indian documents in Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, or Bengali — birth certificates, marriage certificates, school certificates — for US immigration applications.
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Support
We help Indian-Americans organize documents for OCI card applications — the lifelong visa for people of Indian origin.
What You Typically Need
Every case is different — requirements vary by visa type and individual circumstances. We review your specific documents when you come in.
- 1Valid US passport (minimum 6 months validity, minimum 2 blank pages)
- 2Digital passport photo (white background, 350x350 px, specific proportions)
- 3Scanned first and last pages of passport
- 4Valid US address and contact information
- 5Return ticket or travel plans
- 6For business e-visa: business card, company letter
- 7For medical e-visa: letter from Indian hospital confirming appointment
e-Visa Photo Rejections — The Exact Specifications Are Strict
The India e-visa portal automatically rejects photos that don't meet precise specifications: the digital image must be exactly square (350x350 pixels minimum), the background must be plain white (not off-white, not gray), and the face must fill 70-80% of the frame. Standard US passport photos fail these requirements when scanned because the proportions are different. We provide correctly sized and formatted digital photos for India e-visa applications — taken in our Columbus office or properly formatted from an existing photo.
Visa Types We Help With
Frequently Asked Questions — India
What is the difference between an India e-Tourist visa and a regular tourist visa?+
Can Asal translate Hindi or regional language documents for US immigration?+
What is the OCI card and does Asal help with it?+
I need to renew my Indian passport. Can Asal help?+
Consulate & Processing Information
India e-visas are available at indianvisaonline.gov.in for tourism, business, and medical purposes. Regular sticker visas for other purposes are processed through CKGS (Cox & Kings Global Services) centers, which serve as outsourced processing agents for the Consulate General of India in Chicago (which covers Ohio).
India Document Assistance Near You
Serving all of Central Ohio from our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus OH 43231.
Ready to Prepare Your India Documents?
Walk in or call — we speak English, Somali, and Arabic.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm