This is where you gotta log in to fill up the visa form
http://www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/
You'll be given a Temporary Application ID at the beginning when you are directed to fill in details - remember to jot it down before you start filling in other required details.
Once you've completed the form, you'll be given another number called the Myfile reference - jot this down too (although not necessary) since the number will appear in the print out. Save a copy of the visa form and print out one copy for submission. You will need to sign on the first page just below where you affix your 2x2 passport size photo (with white background) and remember to sign the second page too. Signatures should be that which appears in the passport. For a single entry tourist visa the fee is RM168. So, that's what we did on Thursday morning - filling up the form for everyone and then headed straight to Straits Trading Building, Jalan Tun Perak, KL where the Indian Visa Centre is located - you'll find all these information here http://www.indianhighcommission.com.my/notification_onlinevisa.php
(this is the indian visa centre @ straits trading building - people waiting to submit their application)
At the visa centre, all our applications were screened by a lady at the Reception and everything was in order and we were then given a number to submit the application at the main counter. We waited for about 20 mins and our number was called. We hopped over and proudly presented the applications. The guy over the counter keyed in something twice and then told us to come back tomorrow and re-submit. Apparently, for online application, we've gotta wait for a day before doing the submission. Can you believe that? I thought the moment we key in all the details it would be in their file but apparently it takes a day. Haha...so much about electronically filled forms not being able to be linked instantly on network. Anyway, that was the hiccup. So, we went back home kinda dissappointed. Yesterday (Friday) we got up as early as possible and were at the visa centre 10 mins before 9. Yay ! we were the first and got everything submitted. Fees paid and our passports are now in the visa centre's custody. The collection of passports will be on Monday evening. Now, we've got to keep our fingers crossed that there won't be any further hiccups. Btw, we can even check the status of our application (whether it's been approved) by using that temporary id number - remember the one I mentioned earlier? hmm...yup, that's it. Cool, right ?
Another thing we encountered was if the passport size photos are not as per the required size, you can actually submit manually. Only electronically filled forms must strictly follow the actual measurement. But I guess with the online visa application which has now become mandatory, you have to ensure the size of photos are accurate as I think manually filled application will become history..haha...
(haa...note the online visa application ruling enforced !)
(yay ! we'll be getting ours on Monday between 5.30 - 6.00pm)
(hopefully this peeps here get their application submitted without any hiccups!)
(ummm...being a yoga freak, couldn't resist taking a pic of this poster at the centre)
( another poster at the visa centre - Taj Mahal - sadly, will not be visiting this trip...next trip perhaps !)
So, going to India soon ? Need a visa ? Umm...just follow the above - and wait ! let me get my visa approved first then you proceed...haha....goodluck to me/us ! :-)
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