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Instruction on how to apply for Indian Visa  \nIntended for Emory-Tibet Science Initiative (ETSI) faculty and staff participating in the 2018 Summer Intensive Program  \nThese instructions are compiled and written solely for the 2018 ETSI faculty, their spouses or partners, and our staff. Each applicant will complete their visa application, which is the initial part of the application process. The remaining part of the process will be completed, on your behalf, by the ETSI staff, as a third party. Faculty are requested to strictly follow the instructions. Not doing so may obstruct the ETSI staff from accessing the application, and prevent us from completing it.  \nStep 1: Indian Visa application  \nAccess the Indian Visa application form from the Indian government website at:  \n[https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html](https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html)  \n1. Click on: “Regular Visa Application”  \nA new page “Online Visa Application”, will open.  \n2. Make these specific selections on “Online Visa Application” page:  \n• Country you are applying from: Select ‘United States of America’  \n• Indian Mission: Select ‘USA-Atlanta’  \n• Visa Type: ‘Entry Visa’ for faculty  \n‘Tourist’ for Spouses/ Partners and ETSI staff  \n• Purpose: select ‘Purpose not covered by any other visa category’.  \n(Click continue to go the next page)  \n3. Faculty must choose/type the following information on ‘Visa Details Form’ (a 2-page form)  \n• Duration of Visa: 6 months  \n• No. of Entries: Multiple  \n• Purpose of Visit: ‘Purpose not covered by any other visa category’(“Teaching Science at Tibetan Monastery” is not in the option but it will be listed on the visa later.)  \n• Reference Name in India:  \nGeshe Lobsang Tsering  \nDrepung Loseling Monastery  \nMundgod, Karwer, INDIA 581411  \n• Phone: (+91)8301245699  \n• Reference Name in the USA: maybe next of kin or a co-worker but cannot be of a close relative (like parents, children & spouse) who is staying under the same roof as you.  \nUpload Photograph Page: Click on ‘ skip and continue’.  \n4. Next page is “Confirm Detail” page  \n• Click on ‘Verified and Continue’ when completed  \n• Click on: Print Form  \n5. Print the Visa application and sign. There are two places for signature: one on page 1 (The rectangular box under id photo. Kindly make sure the signature is within the  box.); and the other on page 2 at the bottom of the page.  \nAttach a 2X2 color ID photo to your application. Please see id photo requirements on page 4.  \nStep 2: Other Additional Forms  \n1. Additional Particulars Form  \n2. CKGS Disclaimer Form  \nPlease complete the forms, print and sign them.  \nStep 3: Checklist for the Visa Application  \nThis applies to both faculty and staff  \n1. Your Passport (it should have 6 months’ validity beyond the date of travel and two full empty pages)  \n2. Signed and filled visa application with ID photo attached  \n3. Signed and filled Additional Particulars Form  \n4. Signed CKGS Disclaimer Form  \n5. Proof of residency (a copy of driver’s license, State ID, or your utility bill, which has your name and the address that matches your address on the application)  \n6. If you are not a US citizen, send us a copy ofI-94, Greencard or Employment Authorization card.  \nStep 4. 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Instruction on how to apply for Indian Visa\n## Step 1: Indian Visa application\n## Step 2: Other Additional Forms\n## Step 3: Checklist for the Visa Application\n## Step 4: Send the application form and other documents to ETSI\n# II. Additional Helpful Hints and FAQs\n# III. ID Photograph Requirements","[{\"question\":\"Who should follow these visa instructions and what is each party’s role?\",\"answer\":\"The instructions are compiled for the 2018 ETSI faculty, their spouses or partners, and ETSI staff. 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