PASSPORTS:
Every US citizen needs a valid passport to travel overseas and reenter the US. If you already have a passport and it is due to expire soon, renew it upon acceptance to the program. If you do not have a valid passport, apply for one now.
You can get passport application forms and instructions from most post offices or download one form the state department home page (www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html). Allow maximum time for red tape and processing--it is recommended that you take care of passport needs as far in advance as possible.
VISAS:
All artists attending Theater Mitu's South India Artist Intensive must apply for and obtain a 6 Month Tourist Visa before departing for India. Applications may be sent by mail. This takes at least 5 working/business days (not including holidays) to process from the date of receipt. We recommend you get your visa as soon as you are accepted into the South India Artist Intensive.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the acquisition of your visa and/or the instructions below.
Send documents to:
316 East 53rd St, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
What to Mail to Consulate:
Application Form: (see below) Complete the online India Visa Application. After the application has been completed, you must print and sign the application.
Passport: Passport must have a minimum validity of six months from the date of application with at least two blank visa pages. Last 2 amendment pages are not acceptable. Must be the actual passport not a copy.
Photographs: Photographs: 2 latest identical passport size photographs (black/white or color) depicting front pose against light background on photographic paper.
Proof of Address: Applicants must submit a photocopy with proof of residence/address while applying for the visa. Photocopy of driver license or utility bill must be submitted. If you don't bring a copy, we will make a photocopy for you for $2.00. For minors, a parent or guardian proof of address may be submitted instead.
Application Form:
You must use the online application form:
http://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/select-application.html
This form is bar coded and will store your information securely for faster processing. No handwritten application forms will be accepted. Below, we've answered in green the questions that we can. Make sure to have the answers to all of the other questions before you begin the online application:
* Name (first, middle, last)
* Last Name at Birth (if different)
* Marital Status
* Maiden Name (If Married)
* Date of Birth
* Sex
* Place of Birth (City, State, Country)
* Current Nationality
* Residency Status in the USA
* Nationality at Birth
* Any other Nationality held at present/past
* Present Address
* Phone (Home, Work, Cell)
* Email
* Permanent Address
* Profession
* Employer Name
* Employer Address
* Passport (Number, Issue Date, Valid until Date, Issue Location)
* Father (Nationality and Name)
* Mother (Nationality and Name)
* Spouse (Nationality and Name)
* Type of Visa (Tourist, Business, etc.) tourist
* Places you plan to visit Visthar Center in Bangalore
* Period Of Visa - 6 month
* Have you ever visited India before (if so address and dates)
* Have you been refused an Indian visa or extension of the same previously (if yes, details)
* Are you holding a valid "No objection to return to India" endorsement (if yes, details)
* Object of Journey
* Are you traveling on behalf of a company (if yes, details) No
* Expected date of departure from USA - 20th of June
* Expected date of arrival in India - 21st of June
* Port of Arrival in India - Bangalore
* Are any children in your passport accompanying you (If yes, details) [this question does not
apply to US citizens. Children traveling with you will each need a separate application]
* Name and address of reference in India David Selvaraj, Visthar Center, Dodda Gubbi Post, Bangalore
* Name and address of reference in Applicant's country
If you're having trouble viewing the online application, please verify that javascript and cookies are enabled on your computer. Also check that the date/time on your computer is set correctly. If the date/time is set in the future, this can result in not being able to advance past the first page in some browsers.
Fees:
Consular fee once received is not refunded even if the visa application is withdrawn or visa not granted.
Fees for a United States Citizen's 6 month visa to India are as follows:
The Consular Fee
$60.00
Travisa Fee
$13.00
Total Fee
$73.00
You can pay by:
Money Order (preferred payment method - payable to "Travisa Outsourcing")
Credit Card - payment with Credit Card may cause a delay (Visa and MasterCard only)
All Consular Fees and Processing Fees are nonrefundable.
For non United States Citizen consular fees, please see:
https://www.indian-visa.com/consular-fees?id=1
TRAVEL AND FLIGHT:
We will travel as a group leaving June 20th from one of the major NYC airports by way of a major airline, arriving in Bangalore June 21st. The flight takes around 24 hours. If you wish to stay in India after the intensive, changing the return date of a ticket is a relatively simple procedure that you can arrange from Bangalore. Flight dates MAY change based on availability.
Theater Mitu may not be able to accommodate all changes in travel dates. You will need to check with the airlines in order to arrange alternative dates of travel if you wish to stay in India longer. It is our understanding that changing the return date of a ticket is a relatively simple procedure that you can arrange from Bangalore.
MEDICAL CARE:
In case of minor or major emergencies, medical care in Bangalore is available at an extremely high standard, on par with the level of care available in the US. English speaking doctors trained in the West are readily available. We do recommend that all participants bring adequate supplies of any and all necessary medications in their original containers, clearly labelled. We also recommend that all participants carry a letter describing all medical conditions and listing all medication, including generic names that might be necessary.
VACCINATIONS:
India requires no vaccinations to enter the country. Travellers to India may want to get vaccinations for: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, and Polio. Additionally antimalarial drugs are recommended, as Bangalore is a malaria risk area. You may also want to get medication for travel's diarrhoea and mosquito repellents. All of these, however, are recommended as precautions, they are NOT required.
We do encourage all applicants to consult your personal physician. We recommend that all participants be up to date on their routine vaccinations such as tetanus, chickenpox (or varicella), influenza, polio, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), and diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus.
If you are joining us from outside the US, please consult your government's health regulations for the most accurate information.
INSURANCE:
Though not required, we do recommend that all participants have travel and health insurance while abroad. You may want to consider the Gateway International plan for your trip. (www.gatewayplans.com)
Please contact us at education@theatermitu.org with any further questions.
DETAILS AND INFORMATION:
(Please click on the following pages for further information:)
CLASSES
TEACHER BIOS
ABOUT THEATER MITU
ABOUT VISTHAR
VISA, TRAVEL, MEDICAL AND INSURANCE INFORMATION
GRANTS AND FUNDING INFORMATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PAYMENTS
