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Travel visa & OCI · Tourist, business, work, OCI, eVisa

India Visa Services in Chicago, IL

From a quick tourist eVisa to a lifelong OCI card, Sameday Passport & Visa prepares, checks and submits your India application from the Chicago office. Every document is checked against the consulate rules before submission.

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180 daysMaximum tourist stay per visit
60 dayseVisa validity, double entry
LifelongOCI card validity

Expedite speeds

Sameday Passport & Visa service fee. Consulate fees are separate.

RushFastest$199
Express$145
Regular$99
ETA / eVisa$145
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Or work through the full fee breakdown and all visa countries.

FIVE CATEGORIES

Visa or OCI, one counter

Tourist, business, work, OCI and eVisa are all filed from the Chicago office at 432 N Clark Street, Suite 203.

OCI HANDLED END TO END

Notarized forms included

Every OCI form must be notarized. Sameday Passport & Visa tells you which ones you need, then submits them with the application and upload.

eVISA NEEDS NO PASSPORT

Emailed to you

The 60 day double entry eVisa is issued electronically, so your passport stays with you and no FedEx return is needed.

Applicants of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or Nepal origin

You must apply for the India visa in person at the Indian consulate. Call Sameday Passport & Visa at (708) 360-7277 and the Chicago office will guide you.

In short

Everything you bring for your India visa.

These four items apply to every India category. Each visa type then adds its own letters, and those are further down the page.

Complete the application

Fill out the India visa application, then bring it in to the Chicago office or send it with your documents. Sameday Passport & Visa completes the online submission at indianvisaonline.gov.in for you.

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Before you come in

Chicago office, 432 N Clark Street, Suite 203. Appointments are recommended, walk-ins welcome.

  • Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5 PM
  • Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Sunday closed, phone answered

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Every India visa needs

  • Valid passport — signed, 1 blank page, valid 6 months from departure
  • Copy of valid ID — with a matching address, or a utility bill
  • Online application — at indianvisaonline.gov.in, completed for you by Sameday Passport & Visa
  • 2x2 visa photo — taken in the Chicago office

Service Order Form (PDF)

U.S. passport prepared for an India visa application
One blank page and six months of validity past departure. Photos are taken at the Chicago counter.

How to apply

Tourist visa, the rules that catch people out.

1

For tourism only

  • Maximum stay 180 days per visit, with a 2-month gap between tourist visits.
2

Former nationals of India

  • Former nationals of India and their spouse and children should apply for an Entry visa, which has no 2-month gap rule.
3

Minors under 18

  • Birth certificate, both parents’ passport or ID copies, and a notarized Parental Consent Form.

Other categories

Business and work visas.

Both categories are letter-driven. The Chicago office reads them against the consulate checklist before anything is submitted.

Business visa

Three letters on top of the standard document set.

  • Business letter — on company letterhead with an original signature, stating the India contact, purpose, days, lodging and financial guarantor
  • Invitation letter — on the India company’s letterhead, original or scanned
  • Letter or Certificate of Incorporation — from the inviting India business
  • Sample letter — use the sample business letter as your template

Sample business letter

Work visa

Employment visa, for those employed by an Indian company.

  • Employment visa — requires a work contract or appointment letter
  • Company documents — Certificate of Incorporation and business registration from the Indian company
  • Salary details — proof of salary exceeding USD 25,000 per year, stated in the employment contract
  • Same base documents — passport, ID copy, online application and 2x2 photo

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OCI & renunciation

The OCI card, start to finish.

The OCI card is a lifelong, multiple-entry visa for former Indian nationals and their families. Every OCI form must be notarized.

1

Online application

At passport.gov.in/oci. Sameday Passport & Visa assists with the application, the document upload and the photo service.

OCI application

2

Original Indian passport

Current or expired, plus a copy of the personal information page.

3

Valid US passport

Plus proof of US residency: a state ID or utility bill.

4

OCI photo

No glasses or headwear, neutral expression, under 3 months old. Taken at the Chicago counter.

5

Residency status

US immigration paperwork (H1-B, H-4, L1, L2, EAD, I-120) or green card, front and back.

6

Renunciation proof

If you ever held an Indian passport, the cancellation stamp or renunciation certificate.

7

Child OCI

Both parents’ Indian passport copies, notarized consent letters, the child’s birth certificate, and the parents’ marriage certificate.

8

Female applicants

Marriage certificate or divorce decree.

9

Relevant OCI forms

Print, complete and notarize these. Sameday Passport & Visa submits them with your application. Every OCI form must be notarized.

AffidavitConsent LetterUndertaking 1Undertaking 2Sample Employment Letter

10

Service fee and timeline

Rush $249 or express $199, on top of the $356 consulate fee. OCI averages 8 to 12 weeks and ships both ways by FedEx at $48.00 each way.

Applying for OCI?

Every OCI form must be notarized. Call Sameday Passport & Visa at (708) 360-7277 and the Chicago office will tell you exactly what you need before you pay a notary.

eVisa

The 60 day eVisa, and which option fits your trip.

The eVisa is the fastest route for a short tourism or business trip. Anything longer, or any work, needs a sticker visa in the passport.

India eVisa

Applied for at indianvisaonline.gov.in and emailed to you.

  • Online eVisa application — valid for 60 days, double entry, for tourism and business
  • Valid passport — signed, at least 1 blank page, valid 6 months beyond your travel date
  • Passport photo — 2x2 inches, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  • Travel details — round-trip ticket and hotel booking or host address in India

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Which one fits your trip?

Length of stay and purpose decide it.

  • Short trip, tourism or business — eVisa, 60 days double entry, $100 consulate fee, emailed to you
  • Longer or repeat travel — tourist or business visa, 1 year $125 or 5 years $195, multiple entry
  • Employment in India — work visa, with contract, company documents and salary above USD 25,000
  • Former Indian national — OCI card, lifelong multiple entry, $356 consulate fee

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Pricing

Visa fees and processing times.

Consulate fee + Sameday Passport & Visa service fee + optional FedEx return. OCI averages 8 to 12 weeks and ships both ways by FedEx at $48.00 each way. The eVisa is emailed to you, so no FedEx return is needed.

Consulate fee

Multiple entry. Set by the consulate, not by Sameday Passport & Visa.

Sameday Passport & Visa service fee

Preparation, document check, submission and collection by the Chicago office.

FedEx return

Optional and fully tracked. Your passport comes back with the visa in it.

Your estimated total

Consulate fee + Sameday Passport & Visa service fee + FedEx return

$372

What the total covers

  • The online application at indianvisaonline.gov.in completed and submitted for you.
  • Document check against the current consulate rules, including photo, ID address and letter wording.
  • OCI application, document upload, photo service and notarized form set handled in Chicago.
  • Submission and collection at 432 N Clark Street, Suite 203. The eVisa is emailed, so nothing ships back.
  • A prepaid return label of your own means no FedEx charge from Sameday Passport & Visa.
  • Give a FedEx account number and Sameday Passport & Visa generates the air bill for a flat $5.

Important notice to our customers

Sameday Passports and Visa Expedite Services has ONE Chicago office location only.

Sameday Passport & Visa is not affiliated with any other business using a similar name in the Chicago area, including businesses appearing under similar names on Google, Google Maps, social media, or online advertisements.

Before making a payment, submitting documents, or visiting an office, please verify that you are contacting us through the official phone number and website listed on this page.

If you are unsure whether you are communicating with Sameday Passports and Visa Expedite Services, please call us directly at (708) 360-7277 for verification.

Our official location

432 N Clark Street
Suite #203
Chicago, IL 60654

Suite 203, one floor up. Call (708) 360-7277 if you need directions from your side of the city.

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Directions & parking info

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Good to know

India visa and OCI questions from Chicago clients

How fast can I get an India visa in Chicago?
It depends on the type. Tourist and business visas run on three service speeds: rush at $199, express at $145 and regular at $99. The eVisa is emailed to you, so no FedEx return is needed. OCI averages 8 to 12 weeks and ships both ways by FedEx at $48.00 each way. Call (708) 360-7277 with your travel date and the Chicago office will tell you the fastest option.
What documents do I need for an India visa?
Every India visa needs a valid passport signed with one blank page and six months of validity from departure, a copy of valid ID with a matching address or a utility bill, the online application at indianvisaonline.gov.in which Sameday Passport & Visa completes for you, and a 2x2 visa photo taken in the Chicago office. Each category adds its own letters, and those are listed on this page.
I am of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or Nepal origin. Can you file for me?
Applicants of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or Nepal origin must apply for the India visa in person at the Indian consulate. Call (708) 360-7277 and Sameday Passport & Visa will guide you through what the consulate expects before you go.
How long does the OCI card take, and what does it cost?
OCI averages 8 to 12 weeks. The consulate fee is $356 for the lifelong card and the Sameday Passport & Visa fee is $249 rush or $199 express. The card ships both ways by FedEx at $48.00 each way. Every OCI form must be notarized before submission.
What is the India eVisa good for?
The eVisa is applied for at indianvisaonline.gov.in and is valid for 60 days, double entry, for tourism and business. The consulate fee is $100 and the Sameday Passport & Visa service fee is $145. It is emailed to you, so your passport never leaves your hands and no FedEx return is needed.
How long can I stay on an India tourist visa?
Maximum stay is 180 days per visit, with a 2 month gap between tourist visits. Former nationals of India and their spouse and children should apply for an Entry visa instead, which has no 2 month gap rule.
Can I walk in to ask about my India visa?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at the Sameday Passport & Visa office at 432 N Clark Street, Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60654, six days a week, and appointments are recommended. Call (708) 360-7277 first and the office will tell you exactly what to bring.
Can I apply for an India visa by mail?
Yes. Fill out the service order form, send it with your documents, and Sameday Passport & Visa handles the consulate submission for you.
What are the consulate fees for an India visa?
Tourist and business are $125 for one year and $195 for five years, both multiple entry. The OCI card is $356. The eVisa is $100 for 60 days. The Sameday Passport & Visa expedite fee is separate: $199 rush, $145 express, $99 regular, or $145 for the ETA / eVisa.
Passport not ready for the trip?

India wants one blank page and six months of validity past departure. If your book falls short, Sameday Passport & Visa can renew it in Chicago first, then file the visa against the new passport.

Schedule a free consultation

Send your travel date and whether you need a visa, an eVisa or OCI, and the Chicago office will confirm the documents and the fee.

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    432 N Clark Street, Suite 203
    Chicago, IL 76011
    Mon – Fri8:30 AM – 5 PM
    Saturday10 AM – 2 PM
    SundayClosed, phone answered

    OCI photos and 2x2 visa photos are taken at the Chicago counter. Bring your ID and, for OCI, your original Indian passport.

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