Please note that with effect from October 1, 2007 processing of Visa applications has been outsourced to TRAVISA OUTSOURCING.  If you wish to apply for  or seek any information regarding  visa services, or if you wish to ascertain status of processing of your application, you must contact TRAVISA OUTSOURCING only. Travisa is located at:

17 North State Street, Suite #950
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 346-2367

NOTE:
New Tourist visa rule (as of 2012 December)
Government of India has decided to lift the restriction of two- month gap on re-entry of foreign nationals to India, with immediate effect, except in case of nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh origins and stateless persons.

FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions on Visa
http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/FAQ-TVisa311209.pdf

Regarding Visa Fee
Visa fee for different categories of visa are mentioned on the Travisa outsourcing website. Applicants are required to pay only the fee mentioned on Travisa outsourcing website. Beware of any agent asking for additional payment over and above the prescribed fee.

DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL/LAISSEZ-PASSERS PASSPORT HOLDERS:

HOWEVER THE EMBASSY AT WASHINGTON, DC AND CONSULATES GENERAL AT NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO, CHICAGO AND HOUSTON WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE AND SERVICE VISAS I.R.O DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL/LAISSEZ-PASSERS PASSPORT HOLDERS.

The visa may be picked after 4 business days, if not ready due to administrative process, then the person will be intimated by phone/e-mail”.

Official/diplomatic passport holders also need to attach the following:

1. Please fill out the following Visa PART-1, PART-2.This Application Form is to be used by Official/Diplomatic/UN LP Passport holders only. It will not be accepted at Travisa Outsourcing.
2. Letter from Department of State (Gale McCoy office of Passport Issuance Agency)
3. Fill and attach the Additional information form
4. Fill and attach the following form
5. Letter of invitation from Indian agencies in case of bilateral visits