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    Published On:  December 21, 2017

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    Published On:  December 21, 2017

  • Contact Us

    Embassy can be contacted at: Address:Buitenrustweg 2 2517 KD The HagueThe Netherlands Tel: 070-3469771 (Monday -Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm) Emergency Contact number (After office hours/ weekends/ closed holidays) Indian nationals in distress, who have lost their immediate family members or suffering fromserious illness can contact the Embassy on the emergency contact number 0031 643743800for real time emergency help or assistance after office hours only. (Note: Please do not call the emergency number for routine consular queries) In case of Loss of Indian Passport of Tourist, please file an FIR and visit following link for Emergency Certificate (EC): https://www.indianembassynetherlands.gov.in/page/emergency-certificate/ In case of Loss of Indian Passport of NRI, residing in the Netherlands, please visit the link to re-issue of Passport:https://www.indianembassynetherlands.gov.in/page/passport-services/ Email: consular[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in (Passport/Renunciation of In…

    Published On:  December 22, 2017

  • Ambassador's Profile

       Mr. KUMAR TUHIN Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Ambassador Kumar Tuhin is the Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is also responsible for India's relations with OPCW, ICJ, PCA and other legal institutions in The Hague. Ambassador Kumar Tuhin joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1991 and earlier served as Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) from December 2021 to October 2024, Ambassador to Hungary from November 2018 to November 2021 and High Commissioner to Namibia from June 2015 to October, 2018. Ambassador Kumar Tuhin started his career in the Indian Mission in Hong Kong in 1993, where he served till 1995. Subsequently, he moved to the Indian Embassy in Beijing where he worked as a political officer from 1995 to 1999. Thereafter, he has served in India's Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva (1999-2002), in the Indian Embassy in Hanoi (2005-2009) and as Deputy Consul General at the Consulate General of Indi…

    Published On:  December 22, 2017

  • Media

    Published On:  December 22, 2017

  • News

    Published On:  December 22, 2017

  • Alerts

    Published On:  December 22, 2017

  • Events in The Netherlands

    Published On:  December 22, 2017

  • Press Releases

    Published On:  December 22, 2017

  • Speeches

    Ambassador Venu Rajamony's opening remarks at International Yoga Day 2019 at Dam Square Amsterdam on Sunday June 16, 2019Ambassador Venu Rajamony's welcome address at the Road Show organized by the Embassy of India on June 14, 2019,  during the visit of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur to promote “Rising Himachal”, Global Investors’ Meet taking place from November 7-8, 2019 at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.Ambassador Venu Rajamony at the Business Community dinner in honor of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur -  June 13, 2019 Ambassador Venu Rajamony at the discussion “Celebrating India's Democracy - Results of General Elections 2019” organized by the Embassy of India at the Gandhi Centre - May 25, 2019Ambassador Venu Rajamony hosted the Diplomatic Reception at De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam with the King’s Commissioner for Drenthe Ms. Jetta Klijnsma and Mayor Jan van Zanen of Utrecht as the Guests of Honour. Dutch dignitaries and Ambassadors of various countries statio…

    Published On:  December 22, 2017

  • Tenders

    Published On:  December 22, 2017

  • Consular

    Published On:  December 23, 2017

  • Bilateral Relations

    Published On:  December 23, 2017

  • Registration of Indian Nationals

    Published On:  December 27, 2017

  • Contact

    Published On:  December 27, 2017

  • Feedback

    Published On:  December 27, 2017

  • Welcome to the Embassy of India, Netherlands

    Since 1947, Indo-Dutch relations have been excellent, marked by strong economic and commercial ties, based on foundation of shared democratic ideals, pluralism, multiculturalism and rule of law. Indo-Dutch relations have been multi-faceted and encompass close cooperation in various areas including political, economy, academics and culture. Since the early 1980s, the Dutch Government has identified India as an important economic partner. The relations underwent further intensification after India’s economic liberalisation in the 1990s with growing recognition of India as an attractive trade and investment partner.  In light of convergence of economic and political interests, both countries see value in enhanced dialogue and have constantly striven to strengthen bilateral relations by leveraging each other’s strengths and are currently collaborating in strengthening and expanding the framework of cooperation in various areas like trade and investment, s…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • The Consul General

    Consul General:  Shri. A.S. Takhi

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Location Guide for the Embassy

    Address : Buitenrustweg 2,2517 KD The HagueTelephone Numbers :070-3469771 (General)070-3469771 Extn: 208/211/213 (Consular Section) By Car- While entering The Hague from the highway N44 you have to first follow the directions for Centrum. After that you have to follow the direction for Kijkduin/Hoek van Holland (Raamweg). From the Raamweg you have to take the third stoplight to the left (Laan Copes van Cattenburch). While driving straight on the Laan Copes van Cattenburch you will come onto the Carnegielaan. The Buitenrustweg is the third street on the right on the Carnegielaan. While entering The Hague from the highway A4 you have to first follow the direction for Kijkduin/Hoek van Holland (Raamweg). From the Raamweg you have to take the third stoplight to the left (Laan Copes van Cattenburch). While driving straight on the Laan Copes van Cattenburch you will come onto the Carnegielaan. The Buitenrustweg is the third street on the right on the Carnegielaan. By Public Transport- …

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Indian Cultural Centre, The Hague

    Indian Cultural Centre, The HagueAddress:Jalan Raya Puputan No.42-44Renon-Denpasar, The HaguePhone:  0062-361-241978Fax:  0062-361-241980E mail: iccbali@gmail.com   Class timings:   Yoga Classes Days Time   Monday 11:30 AM -12:30 PM Advanced Group 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Beginners Group 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Kids Group 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Intermediate Group   Tuesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Ladies Group 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Senior citizens 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Intermediate Group 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM Advanced Group   Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Advanced Group 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Beginners Group 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Kids Group 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Intermediate Group   Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Ladies Group 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Senior citizens 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM  Intermediate Group 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM Advanced Group   Friday 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Yoga Consultation 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM Yoga follow-…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • ITEC : Training Programmes

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    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • India - Netherlands Relations

     Embassy of India The Hague ***  Brief on India-Netherlands Bilateral Relations India and the Netherlands established diplomatic relations in 1947. Year 2022 marked 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations. Today, India and the Netherlands enjoy strong political, economic & commercial relations. High level mutual exchanges have provided impetus to the multifaceted partnership between the two countries. Water, Agriculture and Health (WAH) are 3 priority sectors of cooperation besides technology and innovation. High Level Exchanges: India and the Netherlands have regular contact at high levels. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed his congratulations to the new government of the Netherlands led by PM Mr Dick Schoof on assuming office on July 02, 2024. Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India also conveyed his congratulations to the new FM of the Netherlands Mr Caspar Veldkamp. On September 28, on the sidelines of 79th UNGA meeting in New York, Dut…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Important Links of Netherlands

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • India Netherlands Profile

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    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Working Hours

    Business Hours: The Embassy is open from 0900 – 1730 hours  from Monday to Friday (except on holidays) and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Consular Services : Applications for Consular Services should be submitted to Outsourced Service Provider of Embassy of India, The Hague, VFS Global. However, applications for following Consular Services should be submitted in person at the Consular Services counter of the Embassy in The Hague: Emergency Certificates Short Validity Passports Endorsement of new passport number on PIO card Life certificate for pensioners Death certificate There is no need to take an appointment for submitting application(s) for Consular Services in the Embassy. Consular Services are rendered on first-come-first-serve basis as per the following schedule: (i)    Acceptance of documents        :  0930 to 1130 hrs.(ii)    Delivery of documents             : 1500 to 1700 hrs.  

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Former Ambassadors

    Indian Ambassadors to the Netherlands 1949-1951 M.S. Mehta 1952-1954 B.N. Chakravarty 1955-1957 B.K. Kapur 1957-1960 J.A. Thivy 1960-1963 R.K. Tandon 1963-1966 R.R. Sinha 1966-1968 S.N. Haksar 1969-1971 J.N. Dhamija 1971-1974 Y. Singh 1974-1976 K.S. Bajpai 1976-1979 M.K. Rasgotra 1979-1982 C.B. Muthamma 1982-1986 S. Kochar 1986-1989 K. Srinivasan 1989-1992 V.K. Grover 1992-1996 I.P. Khosla 1996-2001 P. Menon 2001-2004 S.B. Cowsik 2005-2006 L.K. Ponappa 2006-2008 N.D. Sabharwal 2009-2010 M. Singh 2010-2013 B. Mukherjee 2013-2015 R. N. Prasad 2015-2017 J.S. Mukul 2017- 2020 V. Rajamony 2021-2022 Pradeep Kumar Rawat 2022-June 2024 Reenat Sandhu

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Distances from the Embassy

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    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Embassy Officials

    Name Position Email Mr. Kumar Tuhin Ambassador amb[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Gince Kuruvilla Mattam Deputy Chief of Mission dcm[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Devender Arya Counsellor (CPV & Community Affairs) cons[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Anil Kumar Counsellor (Head of Chancery) hoc[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Ms. Tara Pathak Counsellor (Press & Education) fspic[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Dr. Tanu Priya First Secretary (Political & OPCW) pol[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Satya Prasanth Pinisetty First Secretary (ITOU, Economic & Commerce and S & T) trade[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Himanshu Goenka First Secretary (Political & Legal) legal[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Pawan Tripathi Second Secretary (Political) eco[dot]thehague[at]mea[do…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Right to Information

    RIGHT TO INFORMATION The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) is an important legislation to promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities of India.  The right to information under the provisions of the RTI Act is available to the citizens of India only. The RTI Act provides for appeals by aggrieved persons to the Central Information Commission of the Government of India (text of the RTI Act is available at https://rti.gov.in). The contact details of the First Appellate Authority and the Public Information Officer are as below : (i) Mr. Gince K. Mattam, Deputy Chief of Mission, First Appellate AuthorityTel : 00-31-703469771Fax : 00-31-70-3617072Email: dcm.thehague@mea.gov.in (ii) Mr. Himanshu Goenka, First Secretary (Political & Legal), Central Public Information OfficerTel : 00-31-703469771Fax : 00-31-70-3617072   Email: legal.thehague@mea.gov.in                                                                            Indian citizens resid…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Tenders

    The Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India  has invited for Global Tender for procurement of the following item on CPP portal: Sl. No. Name of the equipment Qty Place of Supply/installation Tender ID 1 Potato Combine Harvester 1 No. CPRS Modipuram 2018_DARE_326645_1 Last date for receipt of the tenders by the Institute is on or before 15.05.2018 upto 14.00 hrs.   The detailed specification of the item along with terms & conditions of the global tender are available in tender documents as well as on the Central Public Procurement Portal Web-Site http://eprocure.gov.in    and CPRI Website: http://cpri.icar.gov.in. Global tender Notice from Directorate of Municipal Administration, Department of Urban Development & housing, Government of Jharkhand.The Directorate of Municipal Administration, Department of Urban Development & housing, Government of Jharkhand, India invites online Global …

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Travel and Security Advisory

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    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Visa Services

    All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. Following are the requirements common for all types of visa unless specified otherwise: (I) Visa application procedure: Visa application form has to be filled online at the link http://www.indianvisaonline.gov.in. Kindly note down the Temporary Application ID number which would enable you to save and continue with your application on a later occasion.  Applicants are advised to familiarize themselves with visa guidelines before filling the form. Notice about some fake/ misleading websites has been given under ‘Important Public Notice’. After completing and saving the online form, applicants are required to take a print and sign it, attach photographs& supporting documents, and submit the application along with prescribed fees at one of the India Visa Applicat…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Passport Services

     Types of passport Ordinary Passport is the usual category of passport issued to Indian citizens. Normal validity of an ordinary passport is 10 years (except in the case of children up to the age of 15 years where it is issued for a validity of 5 years). Thereafter the passport needs to be re-issued. Wherever any changes are required in personal particulars pages of the passport or where the existing Passport has run out of pages for visas etc , a new passport needs to be obtained. A new passport can be issued one year before final expiry or on final expiry of any passport issued for full validity of 10 years (5 years in the case of minors). How to apply i)  Fill up the form online (visit check list for Newborn, Renewal of Passport, Loss/Damaged Passport)ii)Take a printout of the online filled in application form. The form should be duly signed with photographs (click here for photo specifications) and necessary documents (please visit check list for document…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • PIO card

    PIO Card scheme has been withdrawn and vide Gazette Notification No. 26011/01/2014-IC.I dated 09.01.2015 (http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2015/162411.pdf)Henceforth, applicants may apply for OCI card ONLY, as PIO card scheme is no longer in existence.It is pertinent to mention that erstwhile PIO cards are handwritten whereas the new OCI cards are machine readable. From October 2018, International Civil Aviation Organisation will accept only machine-readable travel documents. The existing PIO cards which are handwritten will, therefore, become invalid travel documents. PIO Cardholders those travelling to India on handwritten PIO Cards after March 31, 2020 will be refused entry at the Indian Immigration counters.Applications for conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards can be submitted at the Indian Mission/FRRO concerned within the jurisdiction of applicant’s place of residence. Conversion of PIO card to OCI card will attract a fee of Euro 216 in addition to € 3 as ICWF…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • OCI Card

    OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA(OCI) CARD Type of Document A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at anytime after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children and spouse of such person are also eligible for OCI. However, if the applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for OCI. Benefits OCIs are entitled to a multi-purpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose. They are exempted from police reporting for any length of stay in the country. They have also been granted all rights in the economic, financial and education fields in parity with NRIs except, the right to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties. How to Apply All Applic…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Schedule of Fees for Passport & Consular Services

    Fee Structure for Passport Services INDIAN PASSPORT SERVICE FEES* Re-issue of Passports: Up to one year after expiry, or up to one year before expiry (having valid Visa)/If there are no sufficient blank pages in the Passport/ Change of name subsequent to marriage or remarriage or divorce or death of spouse/Addition or Deletion of Spouse name/Change of address/Change of signature/Change in appearance For ordinary (36 pages) passport € 60.00 For jumbo (60 pages) passport € 75.00 Passports for Children under 15 years Issue of fresh passport/ Re-issue of Passport to mi…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Emergency Cases & Contacts

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    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Forms & Other Consular Information

    List/Specimen of Forms/Affidavits/Undertakings: 1. Affidavit regarding non-acquisition of foreign nationality 2 Affidavit for change in appearance 3 Affidavit for change in appearance of child 4 Affidavit for single parent (Annexure-C) 5 Affidavit where one parent has not given consent (Annexurre-G) 6 Affidavit for change of name after marriage (Annexurre-D) 7 Affidavit by disputed spouse (Annexure-K) 8 Affidavit for change of name (Annexure-E) 9 Affidavit in lieu of lost/damaged passport (Annexure-L) 10 Undertaking in case of illegal immigrants abroad 11 Authority letter for submission of application or collection of passport by close relative 12 Personal Particulars Form for Police Verification in India 13 Declaration of applicant parent or guardian if passport is for minor (Annexurre-H) …

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Indian Community in Netherlands

    Indian Community in Netherlands NRI/PIO community Netherlands has second largest population of people of Indian origin in Europe (next only to UK). It is home to about 240,000 members of Indian Diaspora including approximately 20,0000 members of and Hindustani-Surinami community wholly integrated into Dutch society. Although their forebears left India nearly 150 years ago, the Hindustani-Surinami community has deep cultural links with India and is active in promoting cultural cooperation through well-established institutions. There has been two Members of Parliament from the community Mr. Daulatram Ramlal and Ms Tanja Jadnansing. Prominent Surinamese are members of Municipal Councils, like current Dy Mayor of The Hague Municipality – Ms Kavita Prabhudayal and former Dy Mayor of The Hague Municipality Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh. The Indian Community as well as the host country is deeply attached to the legacy of Gandhiji. Gandhi Jayanthi is a major event here. There are statues of Gandhij…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Terms and Conditions

    Disclaimer This Portal has been developed by & hosted by Jadon Webtech Pvt Ltd, 223, Jaina Tower II, District Center, Janak Puri, New Delhi - 110058, India. Though all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the content on this Portal, the same should not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purposes. The Embassy of India, The Hague, Netherlands, accepts no responsibility in relation to the accuracy, completeness, usefulness or otherwise, of the contents. Users are advised to verify/check any information, and to obtain any appropriate professional advice before acting on the information provided in the Portal. In no event will the The Embassy of India, The Hague, Netherlands will be liable for any expense, loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any expense, loss or damage whatsoever arising from use, or loss of use, of data, arising out of or in connection with the us…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Privacy Policy

    As a general rule, this website does not collect Personal Information about you when you visit the site. You can generally visit the site without revealing Personal Information, unless you choose to provide such information. Site Visit Data This website records your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes your server\'s address; the name of the top-level domain from which you access the Internet (for example, .com, .in, etc.); the type of browser you use; the date and time you access the site; the pages you have accessed and the documents downloaded and the previous Internet address from which you linked directly to the site. We will not identify users or their browsing activities, except when a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the service provider\'s logs. Cookies A cookie is a piece of software code that an internet web site sends to your browser when you access information at that site. This site does not…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Copyright Policy

    The contents of this website may not be reproduced partially or fully, without due permission from The Embassy of India, The Hague, Netherlands. If referred to as a part of another publication, the source must be appropriately acknowledged. The contents of this website can not be used in any misleading or objectionable context.   

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Hyperlinking Policy

    At many places in this website, you shall find links to other websites/portals. This links have been placed for your convenience. The Embassy of India, The Hague, Netherlands is not responsible for the contents and reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in them. Mere presence of the link or its listing on this website should not be assumed as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all the time and we have no control over availability of linked pages. Links to the The Embassy of India, The Hague, Netherlands website by other websites/portals Prior permission is required before hyperlinks are directed from any website/portal to this site. Permission for the same, stating the nature of the content on the pages from where the link has to be given and the exact language of the Hyperlink should be obtained by sending a request at The Embassy of India, The Hague, Netherlands.

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Accessibility Statement

    We are committed to ensure that the The Embassy of India, The Hague, Netherlands portal is accessible to all users irrespective of device in use, technology or ability. It has been built, with an aim, to provide maximum accessibility and usability to its visitors. As a result this portal can be viewed from a variety of devices such as Desktop/Laptop computers, web-enabled mobile devices; etc.  We have put in our best efforts to ensure that all information on this portal is accessible to people with disabilities. For example, a user with visual disability can access this portal using assistive technologies, such as screen readers and screen magnifiers.  We also aim to be standards compliant and follow principles of usability and universal design, which should help all visitors of this portal.  This portal is designed using XHTML 1.0 Transitional to meet Guidelines for MEA and also adheres to level A of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 laid down by the World W…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Help

    Viewing Information for Various File Formats This website includes some content that is available in non-HTML format. They might not be visible properly if your browser does not have the required plug-ins. For example, Acrobat Reader software is required to view Adobe Acrobat PDF files. If you do not have this software installed on your computer, you can download it for free. The following table lists some plug-ins that you will require. Document Type Download PDF content  Adobe Acrobat Reader  Word files If You have already installed MS Word [Version 2003, 2007 or 2010] or OpenOffice then you can directly view Word files or you can download from below links. Word Viewer 2003 (in any version till 2003) Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word (for 2007 version)   OpenOffice  Excel files If You have already installed MS Excel [Version 2003, 2007 or 2010] or OpenOffice then you can directly view Excel fi…

    Published On:  July 24, 2013

  • Indian Cultural Centre

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    Published On:  July 25, 2013

  • Know India Programme (KIP)

    Know India Programme Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi will organize four Know India Programmes (KIP) from September to December 2017. The schedule of KIPs has been finalised and can be seen online at www.kip.gov.in. Indian-origin youth can submit applications online for the following four KIPs to be held in 2017 i.e. 41, 42, 43 & 44: No.               Date                                 State Partner 41st KIP        3-27 September 2017        Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh 42nd KIP       1-25 October 2017             Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh 43rd KIP       1-25 November 2017         Meghalaya & Assam 44th KIP       29 Nov -23 Dec 2017         Andhra Pradesh & Telangana The portal www.kip.gov.in enables Indian-origin youth in the age group of 18-30 years to apply online for KIP programmes. Non Resident Indians are not eligible to apply. The applicant should not have participated in any previous KIP or Internship Programme for Diaspora Youth (IPDY) St…

    Published On:  July 26, 2013

  • Track Your Document

    To check the status of your application i.e. Visa, Passport, OCI Card, etc please visit the website of VFS Global, authorised service provider of Embassy of India, The Hague or click the link http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/netherlands/track-application.html.

    Published On:  August 27, 2013

  • Charges for Consular/Passport Services

    Service Fee Apart from normal fees prescribed for all consular services, an additional service fee to be charged at the rate of Euro 3 per application/service will be made applicable on all consular services including Visa, Passport, OCI, PIO etc with effect from 1st September 2010. Category Fee in Euros Fresh OCI Card for all ages 216 PIO card to OCI card 20 minor PIO card to OCI card 114 OCI Miscellaneous service (a) Re-issuance of OCI Card (b) Issua…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Procedure for issue of various types of Visas

    BIOMETRICS FOR VISA APPLICATIONS With effect from April 28, 2014, visa applicants must have their biometrics (fingerprints and photograph of face) recorded when they hand in their applications at the BLS India Visa & Consular Services Center or at the Embassy of India, The Hague. Visa applications will not be processed until biometric data is received. All persons coming for recording their biometric data have to come physically for submission of their visa application, after getting online appointment from the designated service provider, BLS International. Fingerprints once recorded are valid for the next five years. If the fingerprints taken do not meet the required quality standards, the fingerprints must be taken again after cleaning of fingers and equipment. The fingerprints with the best quality would be collected. If it is not possible to obtain prints of all ten fingers, e.g., due to …

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Urgent/Emergency Visa

    URGENT/ EMERGENCY VISA Visa applications can be accepted under ‘Urgent/ Emergency’ category if applicants make out a case for service within 24 hours irrespective of any holidays/working hours. Explanatory letter explaining the urgency/ emergency must be attached to the application. Urgency has to be justified and will be examined on case to case basis. Service provider is not expected to accept frivolous or routine applications under ‘Urgent/Emergency’ category where no urgency is established or where applications do not need to be processed out of turn in order to meet the urgency.     Fee: Apart from the normal visa fee, an additional fee of €43 is charged by the Embassy for urgent/emergency visa service. Service Provider is not authorized to charge enhanced service charges for urgent/emergency visa services.   Caution: Applicants are advised to beware of third party visa bureaus/ travel agents who charge a hefty amount from applicants for the urgent service.   Fe…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Tourist visa

    Tourist (T) visa A Tourist visa is given to those visiting India for purposes related to recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends/relatives etc. and no other purpose. Tourist visa applicants should not have a residence or occupation in India. Validity: As part of liberalisation, simplification and rationalisation of visa regime in India, Tourist Visas are issued with 5 years duration as a default option with 90 days validity in each visit. However, on the basis of a specific request for requirement of a shorter period, a short validity visa can be issued to the applicant. For applicants holding Dutch Refugee Travel document, Tourist Visa may be granted only for a period of one month valid from the date of issue with single-entry facility. Tourist Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible except in rare cases for which one must approach the concerned Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/Foreigners Registration Office…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Business Visa

    Business (B) Visa A Business Visa is given for conducting business with an Indian company or agency, to set up industrial/business venture or to explore possibilities to set up industrial/business venture in India or to buy/sell industrial/commercial products. Validity: As part of liberalisation, simplification and rationalisation of visa regime in India, Business Visas are issued with 5 years duration as a default option with 180 days validity in each visit. However, on the basis of a specific request for requirement of a shorter period, a short validity visa can be issued to the applicant. If the applicant intends to stay for more than 180 days, registration is mandatory with respective Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO)/Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) in India. Please note the validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.  The following categories of applicants are eligible for Business visa: …

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Student Visa

    Student (S) VisaStudent visa is given to bona fide students to pursue regular studies at recognized institutions in India. Student visa is also given to students sponsored by AIESEC for exchange programs involving Indian educational institutions. The visa is usually multiple entry and valid for the period of study as approved by the educational institution in India. Please note the validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.Requirements  Letter of admission from recognized school/ college/ university/ educational institution in India.  Letter from the school/ college/ university/ educational institution in the Netherlands as the case may be. Copy of respective educational institution’s recognition by competent Indian authority. Proof of financial standing/ support. Visa Fee : € 93 for three months to five years validity.For further details please see FAQs on Student Visa Time taken: The time taken may vary on case-to-case basis. Student InternshipRequi…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Internship visas

    Requirements Letter of admission/acceptance for internship purposes from the School/ University giving details of internship along with copy of recognition certificate of the concerned institution. Proof of financial support/latest bank statement. Letter from Dutch educational institution where the applicant is a student clearly bringing out whether the proposed internship is part of applicant’s educational curriculum; duration of internship sought; recognized Indian institution’s details; and Dutch institution’s explicit approval for such internship. Fee:   €   99     (upto 6 months validity) € 148      (upto 1 Year validity) Time taken: The time taken may vary on case-to-case basis.

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Entry Visa

    Untitled Document Entry (X) Visa An Entry (X) Visa is given for the following purposes: (I) Persons of Indian Origin: This category would cover 1.Former Indian nationals 2. Persons holding OCI or PIO card 3. Spouses of persons of Indian origin 4. Dependent children of person of Indian origin 5. Spouse of person holding OCI or PIO card 6. Dependent children of person holding OCI or PIO card Exceptions: Not for Pakistani nationals, who should apply for Visitor Visa. (II) Spouse and dependent family members of person holding long term visa: This category would cover 1. Spouse and dependent family members of person holding long term visa like Employment Visa/ Busi…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Employment visa

    Employment (E) visa Employment visa is given to foreign nationals going to work in India, whether it is paid or unpaid (voluntary) work. Employment Visa is generally granted to a person to be employed by an Indian company.Employment visa covers the following categories: Consultants on contract working for Indian company who are paid a fixed remuneration;Self-employed foreign nationals going to India for providing engineering, medical, accounting, legal or other highly skilled services in their capacity as independent consultants provided such services are permitted under law; Foreign artists going to work at hotels, clubs, etc.; Coaches of national/ state level teams or reputed sports clubs; Sportsmen given contract for a fixed period by Indian clubs/organizations; Engineers/ technicians going for installation and commissioning of equipment/ machines/ tools under contract for supply of such equipment/ machines/ tools; Foreign nationals deputed for providing technical supp…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Conference Visa

    Conference (C) Visa Conference visa is generally issued to attend conferences/ seminars/ workshops. Duration of visa sought may allow for tourism/ sightseeing in India in addition to attending the conference, etc. Please note the validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue. Requirements  Invitation letter from the organizers of the Conference/ seminar/ workshop in India.  Letter of introduction from the concerned foreign company or other institution with which applicant is associated.  A copy of clearance from the competent authority in India, where applicable. Prior clearance is required if the applicants belong to certain countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or is of Pakistani origin, etc. Clearance is also required if the proposed conference/ seminar/ workshop is to be held in certain areas of the country. The organizers of the event in India should apply for such clearances to the concerned Ministries in India well …

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Research visa

    Research (R) visa Research Visas are given to research scholars who wish to conduct research work in India. Applicants are requested to obtain prior permission to conduct research project in India from the concerned authorities as and where applicable. Applicants are requested to apply at least six weeks before their date of departure to India. Validity of the visa would coincide with the research period. OCI/PIO card holders are not allowed to undertake research work in India without prior permission of Ministry of Home Affairs. Requirements  Letter of admission and Certificate of Affiliation in original from the recognised Indian University/ Institution in token of having secured admission for the research purpose.  Subject/ topic of the research project.  Details of places to be visited in I…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Visas for study of Yoga, Vedic culture, Indian system of music & dance etc

    Visas for study of Yoga, Vedic culture, Indian system of music & dance etc.: Requirements: 1.       Admission letter from recognized institute, body etc. 2.       Proof of financial support/latest bank statement. Visa Fee:     € 99       (6 months validity) € 148       (1 Year validity) € 247       (upto 5 Years validity) Time Taken May vary on case to case basis.

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Journalist Visa

    Untitled Document Journalist (J) Visa Generally provided to professional journalists and photographers for up to three months' stay in India. Foreign journalists visiting India for any other purposes, such as attending a conference or tourism, etc. should also apply for a ‘J’ Visa. Requirements In certain cases applicants are advised to contact the Press and Information wing of the Embassy in the following cases, prior to submitting their visa applications: If intending to make a documentary or advertising film in India; If intending to make a feature or commercial film for TV or cinema; If intending to visit restricted or protected area; …

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Transit visa

    Transit (TR) Visa A Transit Visa is granted for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel through India to reach his/her ultimate destination. Change of purpose is not allowed. Transit visa is ordinarily valid for a single/double journey and for entry within 15 days of date of issue. The Transit visa is valid for direct transit only with a maximum stay of 3 days. For staying in India beyond 3 days, an appropriate visa should be obtained. Please note the validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue. Exceptions In case of travel by air, Transit visa is not required by a foreigner passing through in direct transit by air provided he/she does not leave the airport. In case of travel by sea, Transit visa is not required by a foreigner who does not leave the ship while it halts at an Indian port. Requirements  Valid ticke…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Medical Visa Medical Attendant

    Untitled Document Medical (MED) Visa A Medical visa is granted to those who intend travelling to India for medical treatment. The visa can be single/multiple entry. Medical visa may be valid up to one year. Please note the validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue. Requirements Proof of financial standing (latest bank statement) of the applicant. Visa  Fee : Euro 99 (valid upto 6 months) Medical visa is also the appropriate category of visa for foreign Nationals intending to Visit India for commissioning of Surrogacy.  Visa in such cases may be granted only if the prospective surrogate parents have been duly married for at least two years and if surrogacy is recognized by the country of their origin. Treatment related to surrogacy should be done only at one of the registered ART clinics recognized by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The list of such clinics is availa…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Medical Attendant Visa

    Untitled Document Medical Attendant (MED X) Visa A Medical Attendant visa is given to those who are accompanying a patient travelling to India for medical treatment on a medical visa. This visa can be given to a close relative/family member or a friend of the patient. Please note the validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue. Requirements Relevant letters/documents explaining details of the treatment, signed and stamped by the concerned hospitals/doctors. Declaration by the patient or an immediate family member. Visa Fee : Euro 99 (valid upto 6 months)  Note : For further procedural details, go to website of service provider  www.vfsglobal.com/india/netherlands . In case of any discrepancy between this website and the website of the service provider or any Government of India website, please bring the same to the attention of the Embassy at e-mail: consula…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Transfer of Long-Term Visa

    Transfer of Long-Term Visa For transferring a long term visa from an old passport to a new passport, applicants are required to submit the old passport which holds the valid Indian Visa and the current valid passport. To transfer a long term visa, it should have a remaining validity of at least six month (180 days) as on the day of submission of application. Transfer Fee : Euro 6 Note: For further procedural details, go to website of service provider www.vfsglobal.com/india/netherlands. In case of any discrepancy between Embassy’s website and the website of the service provider or any Government of India website, please bring the same to the attention of the Embassy at e-mail: consular[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Revamped Fast Track Business Visa Scheme

    Revamped Fast Track Scheme The Embassy is revamping the Fast Track Scheme to increase the maximum validity of Business Visa allowed under the scheme and to further streamline the scheme.  The new scheme is geared to assist companies that have long-term business association with Indian businesses and whose employees need to travel frequently to India.  The Business Visas under this scheme will be granted with a maximum validity of 3 years.  The Dutch companies who fulfil the following criteria will be eligible for the revamped Fast Track Scheme: » Dutch companies with an Indian subsidiary  » Dutch companies who are subsidiaries of an Indian company  » Dutch companies having substantial business relation with an Indian company with an investment of more than €50,000 or exports/imports of more than €50,000 in a year with the Indian company during the last 2 years. All Dutch companies who wish to be empanelled for the revamped Fas…

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Project Visa

    A separate visa regime for foreign nationals coming to India for execution of projects in Power and Steel sectors, labelled as Project (‘P’) visa, has been introduced. The Project Visa will cover only the Power and Steel sectors. Project visa is project specific, therefore, details of the project such as name and location of the project, company engaged in the project, must be provided the applicant. Project Visa is only for skilled/highly skilled persons. An additional form is to be filled for Project Visa. The form is available at the end of FAQs on Project Visa.Frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to Project Visas

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Information for U.K. Nationals

    Information for UK Nationals British nationals resident in the Netherlands or transiting through the Netherlands can apply for an Indian visa with VFS Global, the authorized service provider of Embassy of India, The Hague. OCI Card & PIO card endorsement services will be provided only to those British nationals who are resident in The Netherlands. Note : For further procedural details, visit website of service provider www.vfsglobal.com/india/netherlands. In case of any discrepancy between this website and the website of the service provider or any Government of India website, please bring the same to the attention of the Embassy at e-mail: consular[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in.  

    Published On:  August 29, 2013

  • Penalty Clause for Service Provider

    PENALTY CLAUSEIn order to ensure satisfactory level of service in relation to Visa/OCI Card/PIO Card/ Passport services, penalties may be imposed on the Service Provider for deficiency of service. The decision of the Ambassador, Embassy of India, The Hague, as regards imposition of penalty would be final.

    Published On:  September 04, 2013

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    Published On:  September 04, 2013

  • Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF)

    1. The Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) is instituted under the guidelines of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India. The fund is aimed at providing ‘on site\' welfare services on a means tested basis in the most deserving cases such as: (i) Boarding and lodging for distressed overseas Indian workers in Household / domestic sectors and unskilled laborers; (ii) Extending emergency medical care to the overseas Indians in need; (iii) Providing air passage to stranded overseas Indians in need; (iv) Providing initial legal assistance to the overseas Indians in deserving cases, (v) Expenditure on incidentals and for airlifting the mortal remains to India or local cremation/burial of the deceased overseas Indian in such cases where a sponsor is unable or unwilling to do so as per the contract and the family is unable to meet the cost.  2. Overseas Indian workers duped by unscrupulous intermediaries in the host countries, runaway house maids, those who becom…

    Published On:  October 24, 2013

  • Exemption from Requirement of Visa

    Please Click here to download Exemption from requirement of Visa.

    Published On:  October 24, 2013

  • Prohibition on Carrying of Satellite Phones Into India by Foreigners

    Untitled Document Fake e-Tourist Visa Websites It has come to Embassy’s notice that several fake websites are operating on the internet, claiming to provide e-Tourist Visa/Emergency e-Tourist Visa services to applicants desiring to travel to India while charging large amounts. To mislead applicants, some of these websites have created images and home page templates mimicking the Government of India websites for e-Tourist Visa. Applicants are advised to be cautious while applying for e-Tourist Visa and apply only through the official website www.indianvisaonline.gov.in. IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE Prohibition on Carrying of Satellite Phones Into India by Foreigners: Foreigners who are visiting India are advised that as per the existing guidelines of Government of India, carrying of satellite phones by foreigners into India is BANNED. …

    Published On:  February 13, 2014

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees Visa fee depends upon the type of visa, duration of visa and urgency of visa. Final fee shall be charged while submitting the application at the respective counters.  Fee once received are non-refundable even if the visa application is withdrawn, the visa is not granted, or if visa issued is of shorter duration of period than applied for or otherwise issued or returned at a time or on terms and conditions that may vary from those sought by the applicant. Fee can be paid in cash or by pin at any of the three Indian Visa Application Centres run by the Embassy\'s sole authorized service provider, VFS Global. (for details see website: www.vfsglobal.com/india/netherlands).  Applicants should ask for written/printed receipt for the fees paid. Total fees to be paid typically includes the fees charged by Government of India, ICWF surcharge, and service charges levied by the authorized service provider. The service provider is authorized to charge Euro 18.51 for …

    Published On:  June 14, 2014

  • Dissemination of Information & Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Passport Services

    Under the Passport Seva Project (PSP), the Ministry has put in place citizen-friendly, strengthened Grievance Redressal System to ensure quick redressal of public grievances. The following mechanism, which has been set up for dissemination of information about various services, handling of grievances and citizen feedback, may be accessed by citizens to register their grievances:- (I) ENQUIRY/INFORMATION : (1) Through Passport Portal: The Passport Seva website (www.passportindia.gov.in) provides information related to documents/formalities to be completed for online submission of passport application. In case of any other query, the applicant can log a request for information: Link : www.passportindia.gov.in>Information/Feedback/grievance>information (2) National Call Centre: There is a National Call Centre with a toll free number (1800-258-1800), which operates in 17 languages on 24x7 basis to provide comprehensive information related to application submission. (3) E-mail/Call to …

    Published On:  September 13, 2014

  • Persons of Pakistani Origin

    PAKISTANI NATIONALS Pakistani nationals are not eligible for Tourist Visa; they should apply for Visitor Visa instead. Visitor Visa is generally valid for three months. Applicants should specify places to be visited. All applicants of Pakistani origin who hold dual nationality must apply for an Indian Visa on their Pakistani passport only. Those holding NICOP must give a copy thereof. Copy of NADRA Card, with English translation clearly indicating address, must also be submitted. Processing time for applications from Pakistani nationals/ those holding dual nationality may generally be 2-3 months longer than other cases. Pakistani nationals should also submit a sponsorship certificate, duly attested by authorized officer in India, along with self-attested copy of photo identity card of the issuing officer. In case of a family (only spouses and children), one sponsorship certificate can be submitted for the whole family not exceeding six mem…

    Published On:  October 15, 2014

  • DIPLOMATIC (D) or OFFICIAL (O) or UN (UD) VISA

    Applications for Diplomatic/ Official/ UN visas for official purpose are accepted directly at the Embassy of India, Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD The Hague on all working days from 0930 hrs to 1230 hrs without prior appointment.   If the visit is for any other purpose, Diplomatic/ Official/ UN passport holders may please submit the applications at VFS Global. Contact details: Telephone: 0031 207 956 552 Email: info.eoinl[at]vfshelpline[dot]com Website: https://www.vfsglobal.com/india/netherlands/    Requirements for Diplomatic/ Official/ UN visas for official purpose Note Verbal from Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Embassy / Diplomatic Organization. Print out of the online Visa Application Formduly filled in and signed. Two photographs of size 50mmX50mm (2 sq inches) with white background. Passport with validity of not less than six monthsand with minimum two blank pages.

    Published On:  October 16, 2014

  • Consular Services

    GENERAL INFORMATION ON CONSULAR SERVICES Applications for Consular Services should be submitted to Outsourced Service Provider of Embassy of India, The Hague, VFS Global. However, applications for following Consular Services can be submitted in person at the Consular Services counter of the Embassy of India in The Hague: - Emergency Certificates - Short Validity Passports - Endorsement of new passport number on PIO card - Life certificate for pensioners - Death certificate There is no need to take an appointment for submitting application(s) for Consular Services in the Embassy. Consular Services are rendered on first-come-first-serve basis. Timing (on all working days):  Submission of documents : 0930 hours to 1130 hours Collection of documents : 1500 hours to 1700 hours General requirements : Applicants for Consular Services are required to submit: - Proof of identity; - Proof of residence; - Photograph (passport size); …

    Published On:  October 21, 2014

  • ATTESTATION OF DOCUMENTS (BIRTH/DEATH/ EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES ETC.)

    ATTESTATION OF DOCUMENTS (BIRTH/DEATH/ EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES ETC.) There may be two types of attestation:   (i) Apostille: Indian documents are apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs in India and not by the Indian Missions abroad. India is a member of the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, abolishing the requirement of legalization of foreign public documents. Apostille is acceptable in member-countries of the Convention (also visit HCCH website: www.hcch.net). Apostille is done for personal documents like birth/death/marriage certificates, Affidavits, Power of Attorney, etc. and educational documents like degree, diploma, matriculation and secondary level certificates etc.   (ii) Normalattestation is done for all the countries who are not the members of Hague Convention and where apostille is not accepted. (I) Attestation of Documents issued by Indian Authorities   Birth/Death/Educational Certificates etc. issued by authorities in India need to be apostilledin Ind…

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA)/ Affidavit(s) relating to Civil Matters

    Please note that forattestation of the PoA/Affidavit(s) relating to civil matters, applicants are required to visit the Embassy of India, The Hague in person and have to sign the PoA/Affidavit (s) before the Consular Officer.PoA/Affidavit (s) relating to civil matters are attested by the Embassy of India only if these are to be produced before authorities in India.PoA/Affidavit(s) can be executed either on non-judicial paper or stamp paper as per the applicant’s requirement.   Requirements:         i.            Miscellaneous Application Form dully filled in and signed by the applicant (for Miscellaneous Application Form, please visit the link 'Forms for Consular Services').       ii.                                            a.            In case of Indian nationals: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page (s) containing passport officer’s observation (s) (if any).        …

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA)/ Affidavit(s) relating to Property/ Financial Matters

    Please note that for attestation of the PoA/Affidavit(s) relating to property/ financial matters, applicants are required to visit the Embassy of India, The Hague in person and have to sign the PoA/Affidavit(s) before the Consular Officer. PoA/Affidavit(s) relating to property or financial matters are attested by the Embassy of India only if these are to be produced in India. PoA/Affidavit (s) can be executed either on anon-judicial paper or stamp paper as per the applicant’s requirement.   Requirements:         i.            Miscellaneous Application Form dully filled in and signed by the applicant (for Miscellaneous Application Form, please visit the link 'Forms for Consular Services').       ii.                                            a.            In case of Indian nationals: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page (s) containing passport officer’s observation (s) (if any). …

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Execution of Will/Gift Deed

    For this service, applicants have to apply in person onlyand have to sign the Will/Gift Deedbefore the Consular Officer. A Will/Gift Deedcan be executed at the Embassy of India only if the same is to be produced/ used in India.   Requirements:         i.            Miscellaneous Application form dully filled in and signed by the applicant (for Miscellaneous Application Form, please visit the link 'Forms for Consular Services').       ii.                                            a.            In case of Indian Passport Holders: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page (s) containing Passport Officer's observation(s) (if any).                                 b.            In case of Other Passport Holders: Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of the passport holder.       iii.            Proof of R…

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Attestation of Commercial Documents/ Company Documents

    The Embassy of India shall attest commercial/company documents only if the company in question is incorporated in the Netherlands and if these documents are required to be presented before authorities in India. For this service, applicants have to apply in person.   Requirements:         i.            A request letter for the service on Company letterhead with the seal of the company stamped on the Company letterhead. The request letter should be duly signed by one of the Directors of the Company and should be accompanied by a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation in respect of the company duly legalized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.         ii.            All commercial/company documents should be duly legalized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.       iii.            The commercial/company documents should be submitted along with the valid original passport plus self-attested copies of the passport pages containing personal…

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Procedure for making application for allotment of Director Identification Number (DIN)

    The application for allotment of DIN can be made online through the portal of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (http://www.mca.gov.in). The Embassy of India shall attest supporting documents in this connection like Bank Statement/ Certificate of Incorporation of the company etc., only if the company in question is incorporated in theNetherlands. For this service, applicants have to apply in person.   Requirements:         i.            A request letter for the service on Company letterhead with the seal of the company stamped on the Company letterhead. The request letter should be duly signed by one of the Directors of the Company and should be accompanied by a copy of the incorporation certificate in respect of the company duly legalized from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.         ii.            All the supporting commercial/company documents should be duly legalized from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.       iii. …

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Procedure for making application for allotment of Permanent Account Number (PAN) in respect of The Netherlands based companies or individuals

    The application for allotment of PAN can be made online either through the portal of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) (https://www.tin-nsdl.com ) or portal of UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited (UTIITSL) (http://www.utiitsl.co.in). For detailed procedure, guidelines, required documents andform(s) etc.  for PAN allotment, please refer to portals of NSDL/UTIITSL.   The Embassy of India shall attest supporting documents in this connection like Bank Statement/Certificate of Incorporation of the company etc., only if the company in question is incorporated in the Netherlands. The Embassy of India shall attest supporting documents in respect of PAN application by an individual only if the individual is based in the Netherlands. For this service, applicants have to apply in person only.   (A)  Requirements (For Companies):         i.            A request letter for the service on Company letterhead with the seal of the company stampe…

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

    POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE  A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from an Indian Embassy is issued to Indian citizens who are residing abroad and need proof that they have no criminal record in India. Foreign nationals who lived in India for work or study may also apply through Indian mission. This document is often required for immigration, employment, or long-term visa applications in foreign countries. Eligibility Indian citizens residing outside India. Foreign nationals (in some cases) who lived in India for work or study may also apply through Indian missions.  How to Apply Fill up the form online Miscellaneous form Take a printout of the online filled in form. The form should be duly signed with photographs and necessary documents (please visit check list for documentation) (link) Book an appointment (link) Book prepaid airway bill with POST/Courier service in the Netherlands for receiving processed documents. This should be submitted along w…

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • NRI Certificate

    NRI certificate is issued at the request of an Indian Passport holder (who is resident in the Netherlands) for the purpose of admission of his/ her son/ daughter/ ward in Colleges/ Universities in India under the NRI quota or for any other specific purpose subject to eligibility and fulfilment of necessary documentation requirements.  i)  Fill up the form online Miscellaneous form ii)Take a printout of the online filled in form. The form should be duly signed with photographs and necessary documents. iii) Book an appointment (link) iv) Book prepaid airway bill with POST/Courier service in the Netherlands for receiving processed documents. This should be submitted along with an A4 size self-addressed envelope  v)  Submit application for Passport alongwith necessary documents and prepaid self-addressed envelope at Embassy of India in The Hague (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD, The Hague Requirements: i) Miscellaneous Application Form duly filled in and signed by the …

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Attestation of Copy of Indian Passport or any Other Miscellaneous Certificate(s) based on Indian Passport

    For this service, applicants have to apply in person only.   Requirements:         i. Miscellaneous Application Form dully filled in and signed by the applicant (for Miscellaneous Application Form, please visit the link ‘Forms for Consular Services’)         ii. Valid passport in original and self-attested copies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page(s) containing Passport Officer’s observation(s) (if any).       iii. Proof of Residence: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or lease deed (of house) etc. where the applicant’s address is clearly mentioned, should be provided, OR Uittreksel from Gemeente where applicant’s address in the Netherlands is clearly mentioned should be provided.       iv. Visa Status: Self-attested copy of passport page/ Dutch Residence Permit Card showing the visa status should be enclosed.   F…

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Life Certificate for Pension Purpose or for any Other Purpose

    An individual who needs a Life Certificate for the purpose of drawing pension in India (or if an individual is required to produce Life Certificate before authorities in India for any other purpose) may apply for this service. For this service, applicants have to apply in person.   Requirements:         i.            Miscellaneous Application Form dully filled in and signed by the applicant (for Miscellaneous Application Form, please visit the link ‘Forms for Consular Services’).         ii.                                            1.            In case of Indian Nationals: Valid passport in original and self-attested photocopies of first two and last two pages of the passport and the page(s) containing Passport Officer’s observation(s), if any.                                 2.            In case of Foreign Nationals: Valid passport in original and self-attested photocopies of the passport pages containing personal particulars.       iii.          …

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Certificate for Transporting Human Ashes/Human Remains to India

    If the next of kin/ relatives/ family members of the deceased wish to transport human ashes/ mortal remains to India for some religious/customary purpose, the Embassy of India issues a No Objection Certificate  (NOC) in this regard. For this service, concerned applicants have to apply in person.   Death of an Indian national should first be registered with the Embassy of India by the next of kin/ relatives/ family members of the deceased by submitting the Death Certificate and last held Indian passport of the deceased. Form for registration ofdeath is available at the link ‘Forms for Consular Services’ and also available at Consular counter of the Embassy.   Requirements:         i.            Miscellaneous Application Form and Death Registration Form (if the deceased was Indian national) dully filled in and signed by the applicant(for Miscellaneous Application Form and Death Registration…

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Forms for Consular Services

    Please click the relevant link (s) below for form (s) pertaining to various consular services rendered by Embassy of India, The Hague. 1.         Miscellaneous Application Form 2.         PCC Application Form 3.         Format of Declaration (For NRI Certificate) 4.         Death Registration Form 5.         Format of Sworn Affidavit  (For issuance of passport to a minor child residing in India) 6.         Declaration Form (For Birth Registration of Children eligible for Indian nationality)

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Fee structure for consular services

    Untitled Document Following is the fee structure for the various consular services rendered by the Embassy of India. Apart from normal fees prescribed below for all consular services, an additional fee of Euro 3 is charged on account of ICWF: S. No. Service Fee in Euros 1(A) Attestation of affidavits/documents pertaining to sale, purchase, power of attorney, mortgage, transfer, gift etc. of real estate or movable properties or issue of a document by a Consular Officer pertaining to such matters. 25 1(B) Where a Consular Officer draws up or assists in the drawing up of any document mentioned in item 1(A) above. 50 2(A) Attestation of civil documents (i.e. affidavits, educational degrees, sponsorship certificates, marriage certificates, Wills, Power of Attor…

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Registration of Birth of Children Eligible for Indian Nationality

    1.            For a child born in the Netherlands to be registered as an Indian citizen, the application is to be made online. Procedure for submitting online application is detailed at the end. For detailed information, applicants are requested to visit the website of Ministry of Home Affairs at web link:http://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in 2.            After filling-in the application online, hard copy (printout) of the online application needs to be signed by the applicants/parents and submitted at the Consular Section of the Embassy of India if the applicant(s) reside within the consular jurisdiction of the Embassy of India in The Hague,along with other prescribed documents in original, a self-attested photocopy set of prescribed documents and the prescribed fee. For this service, applicants have to apply in person. 3.            If the application is made within one year of birth of child as per above-mentioned process and subject to fulfilment of the eligibil…

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Sworn Affidavit for Issuance of Passport to Minor Child Residing in India

    This affidavit is required to be submitted at the concerned Passport Office in India when either of the parents /both parents is/ are applying for his/her/ their child’s passport in India and the other parent/ both parents is/ are residing in theNetherlands. Through this affidavit,the parent(s) in the Netherlands certify/ certifies that he/she/ they has/ have no objection for a passport being issued to his/her/ their minor child in India.For this service, applicants have to apply in person. Requirements: i.            Miscellaneous Application Form dully filled in and signed by the applicant(for Miscellaneous Application Form, please visit the link ‘Forms for Consular Services’). ii.            Sworn Affidavit in prescribed format(for Format of Sworn Affidavit, please visit the link ‘Forms for Consular Services’)duly filled in by the parent(s) living in the Netherlands. The Sworn Affidavit needs to be signed by the parent(s) before the Consular Officer. iii. …

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Certificate for Transporting Human Ashes/Human Remains to India

    If the next of kin/ relatives/ family members of the deceased wish to transport human ashes/ mortal remains to India for some religious/customary purpose, the Embassy of India issues a No Objection Certificate  (NOC) in this regard. For this service, concerned applicants have to apply in person.   Death of an Indian national should first be registered with the Embassy of India by the next of kin/ relatives/ family members of the deceased by submitting the Death Certificate and last held Indian passport of the deceased. Form for registration ofdeath is available at the link ‘Forms for Consular Services’ and also available at Consular counter of the Embassy.   Requirements:         i.            Miscellaneous Application Form and Death Registration Form (if the deceased was Indian national) dully filled in and signed by the applicant(for Miscellaneous Application Form and Death Registration Form, please visit the link ‘Forms for Consular Services’).   …

    Published On:  November 03, 2014

  • Stateless Persons etc.

    Stateless persons or persons travelling on a document other than the national passport are advised to apply well in time as processing of visa may take longer than normal cases, particularly in case of persons of Afghan, Chinese, Iranian, Pakistani, Somalian origin, etc. Such applicants must be eligible for return to the Netherlands (copy of re-entry permit for the Netherlands should be attached). Visa will not be issued for more than one month.

    Published On:  November 25, 2014

  • e-Tourist Visa

    Untitled Document e-Tourist Visa e- Tourist Visa (e-TV) scheme, which was launched by Government of India on November 27, 2014 initially for 43 countries, has been extended to more countries from time to time. In the latest expansion, Government of India has decided to extend the e-TV scheme to 36 more countries including The Netherlands from 15th August 2015. With this addition, the total count of countries under the scheme will go up to 113. The number of designated airports in India where e-TV holders can arrive has also been increased from the earlier 9 to 16 from 15th August 2015. These 16 airports are: Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Gaya, Jaipur, Lucknow, Trichy and Varanasi. However, exit is possible from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India. The e-Tourist Visa scheme entails captur…

    Published On:  December 13, 2014

  • Basic requirements and photo specifications

    BASIC Requirements and Photo Specifications 1.Basic Requirements of a Passport Application:   Passport application in prescribed format (to be filled online at www.passport.gov.in/nri/)   Photographs in colour and the size of 2 inch x 2 inch (51mm x 51 mm).   Proof of Date of Birth i.e. birth certificate, etc.  Proof of identity & nationality (old passport)  For reissue of passport, the recently expired passport having expired Visa or Residence Permit is required,along with photocopies of pages containing detailed passport particulars, Visa page and the ECNR/ observation/ endorsementpages,if any (photocopies should be self-attested by the applicant). In case the latest passport is an additional booklet issued to the original passport, the additional booklet plus the original passport must be furnished.  Proof of residence isrequired in case of first passport or change of address from that in the previous passport. Proof may be in the form ofUittreksel, Aadhar Card, registered…

    Published On:  January 17, 2015

  • Re-issue of Passports in general cases (above 15 yrs of age)

    Untitled Document RE-ISSUE OF PASSPORTS IN GENERAL CASES (above 15 years of age) Four types of situations involving re-issue of passport are discussed in this section. In addition to the requirements mentioned below, applicants may be advised by the Embassy to submit other documents, on case to case basis. (I)    Re-issue of Passport on expiry or up to one year before expiry or in case of insufficient blank pages(applicant having valid Visa) A new passport can be issued on expiry, or up to one year before final expiry of any passport which had an initial validity of 10 years(5 years in the case of minors). Please see relevant links also for re-issue of passport if any change (s) or addition (s) is/are required to be incorporated on laminated pages. Requirements:In addition to the general requirements at ‘Basic requirements and photo specifications’,   The current or recently expired…

    Published On:  January 17, 2015

  • Change of Spouse’s /parents name etc.

    Untitled Document Change in name of Spouse/ Parents (I)   Addition/deletion/inclusion of Spouse’s name For addition/deletion of spouse’s name, applicant will be required to apply for new passport enclosing marriage certificate/death certificate/divorce decree, as the case may be, with the application. Requirements: A .For inclusion of Indian spouse’s name, in addition to the normal requirements,    Original marriage certificate with a self-attested photocopy and self-attested photocopies of passport of the applicant’s spouse (original passport to be shown at the time of submission of application) B. For inclusion of foreign spouse name, in additional to normal requirements,    Marriage Certificate issued by the Indian Mission/Post abroad OR    Marriage Certificate issued by Foreign Government, duly att…

    Published On:  January 17, 2015

  • Change of Applicant’s Name subsequent to marriage / remarriage etc.

    Untitled Document CHANGE OF APPLICANT’S NAME Change of applicant’s name – standard procedure For complete/substantial name change an applicant should furnish a note justifying the reasons for complete/substantial name change. In addition to the normal requirementsfor re-issue of passports, the followingare required to be furnished with the application   Original newspaper cuttingsannouncing the change of name published in two leading daily newspapers (one popular daily newspaper in the Netherlands and another at his/her permanent address in India).   Deed Poll/Sworn Affidavit in the prescribed format (please see the link ‘Forms’) In case of minors, the request for change in name will be entertained only from their natural parents or legal adoptive parents (and not from their guardian unless such guardian has been appointed by court order). Time Frame for service: Normally 1 month from the date of submission of application. Note:  Th…

    Published On:  January 19, 2015

  • Change of Address

    Untitled Document Change of address To change Indian/Dutch address in the Indian passport, applicant must apply for issue of a new passport with copy of documents providing evidence of the new address. These may be in the form of Uittreksel from Gemeente, latest monthly bank statements, property papers, Aadhar Card, registered rent agreement executed in favour of the tenant by the landlord for a period of more than one year, utility bill, etc. Time Frame for service: Normally 1 month from the date of submission of application provided all conditions are met. Cases where pre-police verification is required, or other complex cases, generally take longer. Note:  Applicant may be advised to submit more documents, on case to case basis.

    Published On:  January 19, 2015

  • Change of Signature

    Untitled Document Change of signatureFor changing signature in the passport, application for new Passport has to be made and the applicant must append his / her old signature along with new signature on the first & second page of the passport application form.Time Frame for service: Normally 1 month from the date of submission of application provided all conditions are met. Cases where pre-police verification is required, or other complex cases, generally take longer.Note:  Applicant may be advised to submit more documents, on case to case basis.

    Published On:  January 19, 2015

  • change in appearance

    Untitled Document Change in appearance, etc.Passport can be reissued for change in appearance, subject to post-Police Verification in case of minor change and pre-Police Verification in case of substantial change of appearance. This will also apply to Sikhs who want to change from turbaned photograph to clean shaven photograph. In case of request for change in sex consequent to medical procedures changing sex of an individual,the applicant should give a Sworn Affidavit regarding the change in sex and furnish supporting certificate from the hospital where he/she underwent the medical treatment for the purpose. Since the change in sex will also normally require a change in name, the applicant in that eventuality, will also have to follow the procedure regarding change of name. Passport will be issued on such application only after fresh police verification.If your appearance has changed significantly since your last passport was made, you should apply for a f…

    Published On:  January 19, 2015

  • Passports for children under 15 year(Minor Child)

    Untitled Document Passports for Children under 15 years (Minor Child)A new passport can be issued on expiry, or up to one year before expiry of any passport which had an initial validity of 5 years.     Requirements:   Application form completely filled in and signed by the applicant. Child should sign/write his/her name at the relevant place for signature of applicant in the application form. If the child cannot write his/her name, thumb impression (left for male and right for female) should be put at the relevant place of signature of applicant in the application form.   The declaration in the application form must be signed by both parents on page 2, which should match with signatures on their passports.   If one of the parents is resident abroad, the consent of that parent in prescribed form (Annexure ‘H’, see link ‘Forms’) duly attested by the Indian Mission/Post of the country where the other parent is residing, should be …

    Published On:  January 19, 2015

  • First Passport for Children born in the Netherlands

    Untitled Document First passport for Children born in the NetherlandsA child\'s name is no longer entered in the parents’ passport. A new passport is issued to the child.  For a child to be given an Indian passport, the birth of the child must be first registered with the Consular Section of the Embassy of India. Copy of Birth Registration Certificate issued by the Consular Section of the Embassy of India needs to be enclosed along with other prescribed documents.If neither of the parents holds valid Visa for stay in theNetherlands, the child will be issued a Short validity Passportwhich may be valid for upto two years. A full validity passport would be issued once either of the parents furnishes proof of valid Visa.Requirements:   Application form completely filled in and signed by the applicant. Child should sign/write his/her name at the relevant place of signature of applicant in the application form. If the child cannot write his/her na…

    Published On:  January 19, 2015

  • Issue of Passports or Emergency Certificates in lieu of damaged/lost Passports

    Untitled Document Issue of Passports or Emergency Certificates in lieu of lost/damaged PassportsApplications for lost/damaged Passports must be submitted in person by the applicant and not sent by post. Requirements:   Application form completely filled in and signed.   A sworn Affidavit in the prescribed format (Annexure ‘L’, see link ‘Forms’). The Affidavit can be sworn at the Embassy of India itself for an additional fee of €12.00 (excluding €3.00for ICWF) or an Affidavit from a public notary.   Proof of legal stay permission in the Netherlands. It is necessary to furnish proof of a valid Visa or Residence Permit. If there is no valid visa or Residence Permit, a Short Validity Passport for one year may be issued;   Where application is made more than three years after expiry of passport, an affidavit regarding non-acquisition of foreign nationality should also be submitted in the prescribed form (see link ‘Forms’)…

    Published On:  January 19, 2015

  • Fee Structure for Passport Services

    Untitled Document Fee Structure for Passport Services INDIAN PASSPORT SERVICE FEES* Re-issue of Passports: Up to one year after expiry, or up to one year before expiry (having valid Visa)/If there are no sufficient blank pages in the Passport/ Change of name subsequent to marriage or remarriage or divorce or death of spouse/Addition or Deletion of Spouse name/Change of address/Change of signature/Change in appearance For ordinary (36 pages) passport € 60.00 For jumbo (60 pages) passport € 75.00 Passports for Children under 15 years Issue of fresh passport/ Re-issue of Passport to minor child € 40.00 …

    Published On:  January 19, 2015

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    FAQs on the Trade queries Q - Does Embassy provide a list of importers?A- Yes, we provide the list of importers/manufacturers for the products requested after the details of the products are received in duly filled in the prescribed company profile format. Q - What is company profile format?A - A company profile format is a professional introduction of the business that aims to inform about its products and services, turnover, number of employees, date of inception and other relevant details of the business. It is accessible on the link given below. Click here to download Q - Is company profile form mandatory?A - Yes, it is mandatory. It helps us to ensure that the requisite details are provided for the genuine purpose. Q - What is HS code?A -The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, also known as the Harmonized System (HS) of tariff nomenclature is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products for export and import. The HS is…

    Published On:  January 19, 2015

  • Important Notices Regarding Passports

    IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING PASSPORTS Handwritten passports being phased out The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has set a deadline of the 24th November 2015 for globally phasing out all non-Machine Readable Passports (MRPs). From 25th November 2015 onwards, foreign Governments may deny visa or entry to any person travelling with a non-MRP passport.                All handwritten passports with pasted photos earlier issued by Government of India are considered non-MRP passports. All 20-year validity passports will also fall in this category. The Government started issuing MRP passports since 2001. All new Indian passports are ICAO-complaint MRP passports.   Indian citizens holding handwritten passports as well as 20-year passports with validity beyond the 24th November 2015, should, therefore, apply for re-issue of passports and obtain MRP passports well be…

    Published On:  February 19, 2015

  • Commercial Representative & Trade Queries

    Mr. Satya Prasanth PinisettyFirst Secretary (Economic & Commerce)Address:Buitenrustweg 2,2517 KD The Hague,The NetherlandsE-mail: trade[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]inTelephone No:  +31-703457771 For trade queries kindly fill the details of your company in the ‘Company Profile Form’ given in the link below and email it to trade[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Company Profile Form

    Published On:  April 07, 2015

  • Surrender of Indian Passport & Renunciation of Citizenship of India

    MAIN PROVISIONS FOR SURRENDER OF INDIAN PASSPORT / RENUNCIATION OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIPUnder Indian law, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), who have acquired foreign citizenship, are required to surrender their Indian passports to the nearest Indian Mission/Post immediately after acquisition of foreign citizenship.The Surrender Certificate, once obtained, should be produced henceforth for any services from the Embassy of India, The Hague and copy of the Surrender Certificate/Declaration of Renunciation of Citizenship of India should be enclosed with any application in future.The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, does not allow dual citizenship. Holding Indian passport/acquiring Indian passport/travelling on Indian passport after acquisition of foreign citizenship constitutes an offence under the Indian Passport Act, 1967, and attracts penalties. The Government of India has prescribed imposition of penalty on a graded scale for the violation of Passport Rules, depending on number of t…

    Published On:  April 25, 2015

  • First International Day of Yoga

    International Day of Yoga Atrium City Hall Spui 70, 2511 BT, The Hague 21 June 2015 BackgroundDuring the High Level Segment of the 69th UN General Assembly, India had made a proposal for adopting an International Day of Yoga.  The UN General Assembly adopted the Resolution unanimously on December 11, 2014 , establishing the International Day of Yoga for observance by the United Nations on 21 June every year.  The Resolution received a record 177 co-sponsorship.  The Embassy of India in The Hague is celebrating the First International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2015 in a befitting manner.  The flagship function will be held at the Atrium City Hall , The Hague in cooperation with the Municipality of The Hague and with the involvement of some well-known yoga centres and yoga teachers from the Netherlands . The programme will commence at around 0900 …

    Published On:  May 19, 2015

  • Ambassador's Message

    Published On:  July 31, 2015

  • E-Tourist Visa

    e-Tourist Visa e- Tourist Visa (e-TV) scheme, which was launched by Government of India on November 27, 2014 initially for 43 countries, has been extended to more countries from time to time. In the latest expansion, Government of India has decided to extend the e-TV scheme to 36 more countries including The Netherlands from 15th August 2015. With this addition, the total count of countries under the scheme will go up to 113. The number of designated airports in India where e-TV holders can arrive has also been increased from the earlier 9 to 16 from 15th August 2015. These 16 airports are: Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Gaya, Jaipur, Lucknow, Trichy and Varanasi. However, exit is possible from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India. The e-Tourist Visa scheme entails capture of biometric data of the visitor on arrival at the airport. A dedicated website (https://indianvisaonlin…

    Published On:  August 17, 2015

  • E-Tourist Visa

    e-Tourist Visa e- Tourist Visa (e-TV) scheme, which was launched by Government of India on November 27, 2014 initially for 43 countries, has been extended to more countries from time to time. In the latest expansion, Government of India has decided to extend the e-TV scheme to 36 more countries including The Netherlands from 15th August 2015. With this addition, the total count of countries under the scheme will go up to 113. The number of designated airports in India where e-TV holders can arrive has also been increased from the earlier 9 to 16 from 15th August 2015. These 16 airports are: Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Gaya, Jaipur, Lucknow, Trichy and Varanasi. However, exit is possible from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India. The e-Tourist Visa scheme entails capture of biometric data of the visitor on arrival at the airport. A dedicated website (https://india…

    Published On:  August 27, 2015

  • e-TV

    e- Visa e-Tourist Visa scheme, which was launched by Government of India on November 27, 2014 initially for 43 countries, has been extended to more countries from time to time. From 15th August 2015 The Netherlands was included under e-Tourist Visa scheme. e-Tourist Visa scheme has now been widened under e-Visa and categorized in following three categories: e-Tourist Visa e-Business Visa e-Medical Visa e-Visa is valid for entry through from 24 designated airports (i.e. Bangalore, Bagdogra, Coimbatore, Chennai, Chandigarh, Calicut, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Gaya, Jaipur, Lucknow, Trichy and Varanasi) and 3 designated seaports (i.e. Mangalore, Cochin and Marmago). However, exit is possible from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India. The e-Visa scheme entails capture of biometric data of the visitor on arrival at the airpor…

    Published On:  August 27, 2015

  • Tender for Outsourcing of CPV Services – 2016

    Untitled Document EMBASSY OF INDIA (THE HAGUE) *** REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Dated: January 15, 2016 Note: The bidding companies should respond to all the items in the Request for Proposal (RFP) clearly and without any ambiguity and in the same order as the RFP. The Technical Bids are liable to be rejected if all the points in the RFP are not adequately responded to. The decision of the Mission/Post in this regard is final. The Organisation profile in soft copy, as required in Para 1, should be sent immediately to the Mission for onward transmission to the Ministry of External Affairs without waiting for tender finalization for pre-verification purposes. In case the Bidding Company decides to bid with a local Partner, the Organisat…

    Published On:  January 16, 2016

  • Corrigendum to Tender for Outsourcing of CPV Services-2016

    EMBASSY OF INDIA (THE HAGUE) *** Dated: January 18, 2016 Corrigendum to Request for Proposal (RFP) Dated January 15, 2016   The following paragraph and Annexure-D of the RFP dated January 15, 2016 may be replaced and read as under: Para XI.14.a-Value Added Services vii Form filling € 10.00 or equivalent to Service Fee whichever is lower.   Annexure-D   Mandatory Criteria S.No. Parameters I Experience 1. Three years of experience in the field of outsourcing for CPV services or Government of India (GOI) e-governance projects or ten years in the travel/related industry (certificate to be provided) 2 Capacity to handle two hundred applications per day on a three year average on any existing/ previous project. (Certificate to be provided) II FINANCI…

    Published On:  January 19, 2016

  • Important Notification: Address of Outsourcing Service Centres for Visas/Passport/OCI/Consular Services will change w.e.f. May 15, 2016.

    The Embassy of India in The Hague is pleased to announce that a new Outsourcing Service Provider, VF Worldwide Holdings Limited (VFS Global), has been selected to replace the present Service Provider, BLS International. VFS Global has commenced operations w.e.f. May 15, 2016 and is providing Outsourced Services pertaining to Visas, Passports, OCI Cards, Conversion of PIO to OCI Cards and the following Consular Services: NRI certificate, Attestation of Documents, Affidavits, Power of Attorney, Legalisation of Dutch company document, Renunciation of Indian Passport/Surrender of Indian passport/Deemed Surrender of Indian Passport, Police Clearance Certificate, Collection of Indian driving license and Authentication of Indian driving license. The following Consular services, will, however, continue to be provided directly at the Embassy: Life Certificate, Death Certificate, Endorsement of new passport number on PIO card, Emergency Certificates and Short Validity Passports. The timings at…

    Published On:  May 11, 2016

  • OCI and Passport applications submitted with previous service provider of Embassy of India, The Hague, BLS International, till May 14, 2016

    To check the status of OCI and Passport applications submitted with previous service provider of Embassy of India, The Hague, BLS International, till May 14, 2016, please click the link http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/netherlands/track-application.html. While the OCI Cards can be collected from VFS Global’s service centre at Parkstraat 99, 2514 JH, The Hague, Passports can be collected from the Embassy of India, Buitenrustweg 2, 2517 KD, The Hague on any working day between 1500-1700 hrs.

    Published On:  June 13, 2016

  • Tender from the Directorate General, ITBP (Procurement Cell), New Delhi, India

    We are pleased to inform you that the Directorate General, ITBP (Procurement Cell), New Delhi, India has invited two bids Global Tender vide tender notice No. IV.17013/97/2015/22.07.2016/PC-2 dated 17.05.2016 for “Procurement of Semi Auto (7.62 x 51 MM) Sniper Rifles with Accessories & Spares”. The last date for submission of Tender is 20.07.2016 at 13:300 hrs. The detailed specification of the item alongwith terms & conditions of the global tender are available in tender documents as well as on the Central Public Procurement Portal Web-Site http://eprocure.gov.in  / http://eprocure/app  

    Published On:  June 20, 2016

  • Tender from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi (India)

    Tender from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi (India) 6. We are pleased to inform you that the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi (India) has invited Global Tender for purchase of Various Machinery & Equipments (as per GNIT).   Last date for receipt of the tenders by the Institute is on or before 24.06.2016 up to 12.30 hrs.   For the detailed specification of the item along with terms & conditions of the global tender are available at www.aiims.edu, www.aiims.ac.in & www.tender.gov.in.

    Published On:  June 20, 2016

  • Tender from Western Railway, Ministry of Railways, Government of India

    Tender from Western Railway, Ministry of Railways, Government of India 1. The Western Railway, Ministry of Railways, Government of India has invited tender, vide Tender Notice No. S/18 dated 16.05.2016 appearing at serial no. 516, for procurement of the following items:- S. No Item Quantity 1 Ball Joint Traction Lever to Fiat DRG.No. C53.973 96,000 numbers 2 Traction Center Elastic Joint to DRG. No. C53.973 157,000 numbers 3 Lateral Bump Stop to Fiat DRG. No. C53.973 348.,000 numbers 4 Rubber Pad for Longitudinal Bump Stop 1177,000 numbers 5 Ball Joint Control Arm to Fiat DRG.No.1247488 263,000 numbers 6 Primary Bump Stop for Fiat IR Bogie 884,000 numbers 7 Rubber Spring to DRG. No. 1268685 VER 02 306,000 numbers 8. Rubber Pad for Primary Suspension for Fiat IR 206,000 numbers …

    Published On:  June 20, 2016

  • IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn) from October 14-18, 2016

    The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), New Delhi is organizing the Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair “IHGF Delhi Fair - Autumn 2016” from October 14-18, 2016. EPCH, India’s premier export promotion organization with 7500 member exporters is engaged in trade promotion of handicrafts export from India. IHGF Delhi Fair has been the hallmark for growth of the Indian handicrafts sector for over 20 years and is Asia’s largest gifts and handicrafts Fair. 2. The five power packed days with over 2750 exhibitors, spread over 190,000 sq. metres area, brings an entire range of Home, Lifestyle Fashion and Home textiles products, with traditional artistic finish in perfect harmony with modern designs and contemporary colours. IHGF Delhi Fair is a distinctive business platform for importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, fashion designers, potential franchises, mail order companies and a few more to source an unparalleled variety of handicraft…

    Published On:  June 20, 2016

  • Global tender from the Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

    The Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh has invited Global Tender Notice vide tender no. 15-1/Tender/2016-17/Store dated 03.06.2016  for procurement of various equipments/items.   Last date for receipt of the tenders by the Institute is on or before 12.07.2016 upto 11.00 hrs.    The detailed specification of the items along with terms & conditions of the global tender are available in tender documents as well as on the Central Public Procurement Portal Web-Site http://eprocure.gov.in  / http://epublish/app.in   and CPRI Website: http://cpri.ernet.in.

    Published On:  June 21, 2016

  • Tender from: BHEL Electronics division, Bangalore

    Global tenders from Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) The Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) is a public sector undertaking, working under Ministry of heavy industries, Govt. of India. BHEL Electronics division, Bangalore has invited sealed bids for procuring following materials:- Sl. No. Material RFQ No Due Date Details can be downloaded at 1. Supply of Aluminium edge frame with corner block MDSSCPV001 15.07.2016 http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=28172  or http://tenders.gov.in/innerpage.asp?choice=tc5&tid=del833821&work=1 2. Supply of high efficiency multi crystalline silicon wafer   MDSSCPV002 13.07.2016 http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=28174 …

    Published On:  June 21, 2016

  • Tenders floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)

    Tenders floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)  Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is active in the domain of Renewable Energy, especially Solar Energy. SECI is the implementing agency for a large number of schemes under the National Solar Mission (JNNSM).  Under JNNSM, India is running one of the largest programmes in the World for capacity addition of solar power, with the target to achieve installation of 100 GW solar PV projects in India by the year 2022. The programme is being implemented in three phases, out of which phase-I has already been completed and phase-II is currently under execution. For more details about the National Solar, please log on to this link:http://www.mnre.gov.in/solar-mission/jnnsm/introduction-2/ .  2.       Under the programme, SECI is implementing several schemes for setting up of large-scale ground-mounted solar PV projects with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support in different states of India. Under …

    Published On:  June 23, 2016

  • Inviting Global e-tenders by All India Radio(AIR), New Delhi

    Inviting Global e-tenders by All India Radio (AIR), New Delhi     The All India Radio (AIR)  is India’s National Public Service Broadcaster and a division of Prasar Bharti, New Delhi has invited Global e-Tender under two bid systems for procurement of various equipments/items vide e-tender No. 25/2016 dated 07.06.2016.   The detailed specification of the items along with terms & conditions of the global tender are available in tender documents as well as on the Central Public Procurement Portal, please log on the Web-Site www.tenderwizard.com/PB and on the AIR website www.allindiaradio.gov.in (using the link: Tender)   and CPP Portal on website: http://eprocure.gov.in

    Published On:  June 23, 2016

  • Global Tender for procurement of Fiber Optic Cable

    Untitled Document Global tender for procurement of Fiber Optic Cable for RRVUNL-SURATHGARH UNIT 7&8 (2X600MW) projects       The Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL)  is a public sector undertaking, working under Ministry of heavy industries, Govt. of India.    BHEL Electronics division, Bangalore has invited three-part bid (Pre-Qualification Criteria-1st part, Techno-Commercial bid-2nd Part & Price bid-3rd part) Open(Global) tender vide  RFQ No. NKR000116, for procurement of Fiber Optic Cable for RRVUNL-SURATHGARH UNIT 7&8 (2X600MW) projects.  The last date of tender is 18.07.2016 before 13:00 hours and will be opened on the same day at 13:30 hours.  For the detailed specification of the item along with terms & conditions of the tender can be downloaded at free of cost from the websites https://bheleps.buyjunction.in,  or  www.bhel.com http:…

    Published On:  June 30, 2016

  • Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children

    Government of India launched a scheme called “Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children” (SPDC), in the academic year 2006-2007, for the wards of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to assist them in pursuing Under Graduate courses in Indian Universities/Institutes. Under SPDC scheme financial assistance for specific undergraduate courses in Professional and Non-Professional courses (except Medical and related courses) is provided towards tuition fee, admission fee and post admission services. For details please refer to the attached document.Click here for detail

    Published On:  July 30, 2016

  • Tourist Help Line

    Tourist Helpline Service The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has introduced a 24x7 Toll Free Multi-Lingual Tourist Help Line to facilitate visits of foreign tourist visiting India.  The 24x7 Toll Free Multi-Lingual Tourist Help Line is launched in 12 International Languages namely, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Portuguese, Russian and Spanish including Hindi & English. This service is available on toll free number 1800111363 or on a short code 1363 and operational 24x7 (365 days in a year) offering a \"multi-lingual helpdesk\". The objective of this multi-lingual helpline is to provide information relating to travel and tourism in India to the domestic and international tourists. The helpline also advises callers during the times of distress, if any, while travelling in India and alerts the concerned authorities, if required. This is a unique endeavor by Government of India which gives the foreign tourists a sense of safety and security during…

    Published On:  December 03, 2016

  • Ministry of external affairs

    Website of MEA: http://mea.gov.in/ MEA on Social Media :http://meaindia.in/

    Published On:  March 01, 2017

  • International Day of Yoga

    i) International Day of Yoga  ii) International Day of Yoga 2016 in the Hague  iii) Video of IDY 2016 in the Hague 

    Published On:  March 07, 2017

  • Yoga 2016

    Commemoration of the Second International Day of Yoga at the Atrium City Hall in The Hague on 18 June 2016 The Embassy of India and The Gandhi Centre, the cultural wing of the Embassy of India, organized a grand event on 18 June 2016 to commemorate the Second International Day of Yoga. The event was held in the Atrium City Hall of The Hague, one of the most prestigious venues in the Netherlands which was provided by the Hague City Council.The event saw the enthusiastic participation of over 650 people including members of the diplomatic corps, Dutch, Surinami-Hindustani and Indian communities. The Chief Guest for the event, Deputy Mayor of The Hague Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh and Ambassador of India to the Netherlands Mr. J.S. Mukul spoke on the significance of Yoga in the modern times. The event also included a mass yoga session led by Mr. Amit Khanna, Yoga Expert and Yoga Teacher at The Gandhi Centre. The participants performed the Common …

    Published On:  March 07, 2017

  • Intern Visa

    Intern Visa An Intern Visa (IV) can be granted to those who intend to pursue internship in Indian companies, Educational Institutions and NGOs. Conditions IV will only be granted on the basis of a letter from the Indian company/educational institution/NGO concerned sponsoring the applicant for the internship programme and clearly indicating the period of internship. IV can be granted immediately after completion of graduation/post-graduation but the gap between the completion of graduation/post-graduation and the commencement of the internship should not be more than one year. In case the internship is in a company, the applicant being sponsored for internship should draw a minimum remuneration of Rs.7.80 lakhs per annum. There will be no minimum salary limit in the case of internship in Educational institutions and NGOs. IV will not be issued for internship in…

    Published On:  May 08, 2017

  • Indian student in Netherlands

    Information for Indian Students in the Netherlands Links of websites providing list of universities (accredited/blacklisted) with relevant details. The Netherlands has 14 research universities that are accredited and funded by the government. At these universities, education is provided and research is carried out. Six universities offer the full range of disciplines, three universities are more specialised and three universities focus specifically on technical studies (TU Delft, TU Eindhoven and Universiteit Twente).  Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands gives the following list of research universities: University of Amsterdam - http://www.uva.nl/en/home VU University of Amsterdam - http://www.vu.nl/en/ University of Groningen - http://www.rug.nl/ Leiden University - https://www.universiteitleiden.nl Maastricht University - https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ Radboud University, Nj…

    Published On:  May 29, 2017

  • Registration of Indian Students

    Embassy of India The Hague PRESS RELEASE August 4, 2016 Registration of Indian Students in the MADAD Portal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has launched a Student Registration Module within the online Consular Services Management System (also known as MADAD) portal with the objective of compiling data and creating a database of Indian students studying abroad. The portal will be expanded with features such as country-specific advisories, links to facebook pages, links to websites carrying information on accredited educational institutions in various countries, to name a few. The homepage of MADAD portal provides basic guidance on how students can register themselves on the module. Students can register themselves in the portal using the following link: http://www.madad.gov.in/AppConsular/welcomeLink The Quick Guide can be accessed at: http://…

    Published On:  May 29, 2017

  • Internship at the Embassy

    Embassy of India The Hague PRESS RELEASE August 26, 2016 Internship Programme The Embassy of India in the Netherlands invites applications from Indian citizens, OCI card holders and foreign nationals for voluntary internship programme. The internship programme provides an excellent opportunity for budding scholars to familiarize themselves with various facets of Indian Economy, Education, Culture, Science & Technology and Press relations as well as the process of formulation of foreign policy and its implementation by the Government of India. Our goal is to give the interns valuable hands-on experience that will complement their academic pursuits. More details such as Terms and Conditions and the Proforma of Application can be found at the links below. Interested candidates can send their applications in the prescribed format, along with their CVs and the required enclosures to hoc[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in with the sub…

    Published On:  May 29, 2017

  • EIMA Agrimach 2017- An International Exhibition amp Conference on Agricultural Machineries amp Equipment (7-9 December, 2017) at New Delhi.

    EIMA Agrimach 2017- An International Exhibition & Conference on Agricultural Machineries & Equipment (7-9 December, 2017) at New Delhi. The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) jointly with FEDERUNACOMA (Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation) are organizing fifth edition of EIMA Agrimach India 2017, an international exhibition & conference on Agricultural machineries and equipments from December 7-9, 2017 at IARI, Pusa, New Delhi, India. Ministry of Agricultural & Welfare, Government of India is the co-organizer of the event. 2. The fourth edition of EIMA Agrimach India organized in 2015 got a brilliant opening and received an overwhelming response. The exhibition witnessed participation from over 400 Indian and International companies including Country Pavilions from Italy, Japan, Spain and Turkey and direct participation from USA, Australia and Turkey. 3. Major highlights of the EIMA Agrimach India 2017 are as follows: (i) An exh…

    Published On:  August 11, 2017

  • The BioAsia 2018-scheduled to be organized at Hyderabad during February 22-24, 2018

    The BioAsia 2018, the 15th edition of the annual international life sciences and healthcare convention scheduled to be organized at Hyderabad during February 22-24, 2018. The convention will host an array of activities including business partnering, exhibition, technology conferences with talks from some global thought leaders, interactive sessions, CEO Conclave, start-up showcase, bio park visit, networking dinners and more. The 14th edition of the event held during Feb 2017 witnessed participation of delegates and visitors from 51 countries across the globe. Over 13000 partnering meetings have been hosted at Bio Asia so far. 2. India’s life sciences sector has come a long way upon a successful journey in the past 50 years. As the vision of this industry for the forthcoming years is now focused on expanding India’s global leadership and relevance, while driving domestic access, India strives to become a major global market by 2020 in Life sciences industry. With a trend of increas…

    Published On:  August 11, 2017

  • INDIA PHARMA 2018 amp INDIA MEDICAL DEVICE 2018.

    INDIA PHARMA 2018 & INDIA MEDICAL DEVICE 2018.The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), will be organizing the 3rd edition of International Exhibition & Conference on Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Industry – INDIA PHARMA 2018 & INDIA MEDICAL DEVICE 2018 - at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka fromFebruary 15-17, 2018. 2. The events would comprise of an International Exhibition and a Conference along with a series of concurrent events, such as CEOs Forum, Investors Meets, International Drugs Regulatory Meet, Buyer- Seller Meet, etc. 3. The 2nd edition of the event held in February 2017 witnessed over 275 exhibitors from the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Device sectors and hosted Buyers from over 24 countries. International Drug Regulators from 8 Countries and 29 Embassy/High Commission officials apart from 10,000 Business Vi…

    Published On:  August 11, 2017

  • 10th Urban Mobility India Conference 2017 and CODATU XVII Conference from 4th - 6th November, 2017 Hyderabad, India

    The 10th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference 2017 & CODATU XVII Conference will be organized by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India in partnership with Government of Telangana at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) from 4th to 6th November, 2017. 2. The Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Expo is an annual event with the overarching theme which runs across all the aspects of urban mobility and is organized by the Institute of Urban Transport (India) under the aegis of Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. The Conference seeks to create awareness of best practises through presentations by leading practitioners around the world, panel discussions, networking events as well as an associated exhibition. 3.The genesis of UMI is from the National Urban Transport Policy of the Government of India, 2006 (NUTP), which lays a very strong emphasis on building capabilities at the State and city level to address the pro…

    Published On:  August 11, 2017

  • India Manufacturing Week

    Dear Visitors, Manufacturing in India is at the tipping point of unprecedented growth supported by strategic initiatives like Make in India, Digital India and the focus on Electronics and Defence Manufacturing.  Infinity Expo is organizing a show on Subcontracting in Manufacturing and Defence Production Sectors from 22-24 February, 2018 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai by the name of India SUBCON and Aero Def India. The aim of the exhibitions is to promote MSME sectors and brings them to the forefront showcasing their capabilities of supplying raw materials, components, sub-assemblies and subcontracting services. The target audience would be from the globe so this will definitely provide a boost to the SME sector. The show will have the following key focus elements:  ·         India Subcon Expo ·         Aero Def Manufacturing ·         eManufacturing For more information: Web: http://indiamanufacturingweek.com/ Contact: FOR EXHIBITOR May…

    Published On:  August 17, 2017

  • Indias GDP could rise to about US 8 trillion over the next 15 years

    India's GDP could rise to about USD 8 trillion over the next 15 years if the country registers an economic growth of 8 per cent annually and come very close to eliminating abject poverty entirely, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya has said. "Today, the Indian economy is among the major economies, the fastest growing economy, it has now left China behind. It grew in real dollars in the last 15 years ending 2016-17 (at) about 9 per cent," Panagariya said. "Once we correct for the exchange rate (changes), in real dollars India's growth rate in the last 15 years has been about 9 per cent," he said at an interactive multi-stakeholder panel hosted by India's Permanent Mission to the UN, the NITI Aayog and think-tank Research and Information System for Developing Countries. He added that if one were to "make a very conservative assumption that over the coming 15 years, India would grow eight per cent, (the country s) GDP would rise from 2.3 trillion dollars today to close to…

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Private investment to lead India GDP growth in 2018-19, says World Bank

    Although private investment growth in India will remain challenging in the short term, it will eventually pick up in 2018-19 to overtake private consumption as the main driver of economic growth, the World Bank said in its latest ‘India Economic Update’. Gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), which indicates investment demand in the economy, is forecast to grow by 3.3% in FY17, jump to 6.8% in FY18 and overtake private consumption (7.4%) in FY19 with 8.8% growth to become the major growth driver. This is due to the key reform steps taken by the Government such as implementation of bankruptcy law and goods and services tax, higher infrastructure push and continued inflow of foreign direct investment, the Bank said. “Abolition of Foreign Investment Promotion Board will further support investment growth. Moreover, RBI efforts to reform banking sector in addition to a higher steady state of banking sector deposits post-demonetization will eventually allow credit growth to recover robu…

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Government aims to make India food factory of the world

    Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said the Government wants to make India a "food factory" of the world and is fully committed to provide transparent environment to investors.  Laying the foundation stone for a mega food park being developed by KINFRA at Palakkad in Kerala, Badal said the government has made food processing a major thrust area of 'Make in India' initiative."The present government is fully committed to providing an environment that is smooth, transparent and easy for investors wanting to start an enterprise in India in a bid to make the country a resilient food economy and 'Food Factory' of the world," Badal said. The food park is being set up on 78.68 acres at a cost of Rs 119.02 crore. "Giving a big push to the infrastructure development for food processing in the state of Kerala, foundation stone of two mega food parks are being developed by Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) at Palakkad and other by Kerala State Indus…

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • GST rollout to boost Indias economy

    Industry body FICCI said that the rollout of GST will bring about significant gains to India's economy and it looks forward to working with the Government for successful implementation of the crucial tax reform.  GST will ease the burden of taxpayers in understanding and complying with tax laws and help in reducing the generation of black money, it said. "Goods and Services Tax (GST) will prevent cascading of taxes since input tax credit will be available across goods and services at each stage of the supply chain. The harmonisation of the laws, procedures and rates of taxes enforced by the Centre and the states will bring transparency/uniformity in our tax regime," FICCI said. Moreover, it said, the establishment of GST Network automates the processing of tax related filings, enabling automation of processes like registration, returns, refunds, tax payments, etc. which is expected to reduce the interface between the taxpayer and the administration and will go a long way to reduc…

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Government sanctions US 18.6 billion for development of beaches, rivers as tourist spots

    The government has sanctioned more than Rs1,200 crore (US $ 18.6 billion) for the development of beaches and rivers as tourist spots, the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) was informed. Replying to a query, Union tourism minister Mahesh Sharma said that 11 projects, worth Rs 896.66 crore, have been sanctioned under the coastal circuit of the ‘Swadesh Darshan Scheme’ and four projects, costing Rs119.27 crore, have been earmarked under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) to harness the potential of beaches as a tourist attraction. (Livemint, July 20, 2017) 

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Indian renewable market to witness strong growth

    As India is moving towards meeting its commitments under the Paris agreement on climate change, its renewable energy market is likely to witness a strong growth over many years, says Moody's Investors Service.  "However, renewable energy projects face challenges related to the weak credit quality of takers, an evolving regulatory framework, as well as financing and execution risks," Moody's vice-president and senior analyst Abhishek Tyagi said in a statement issued here. According to the rating agency, India's emission reduction commitments under the Paris agreement will lead to a sharp rise in renewable energy capacity.  India aims to achieve 40 per cent of cumulative installed capacity through non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 from the current 30 per cent and also plans to grow its renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by 2022 from the current 57GW. "Such growth will be driven by the public and private sector. However, the key offtakers for most renewable projects are state-owne…

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Indian pharma gets US FDA booster dose

    With Cadila Healthcare, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Unichem Laboratories getting the US drug regulator’s nod this week to launch one generic drug each, the tally of abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approvals for Indian firms went up to 129 this year - a 45% jump from 89 in the January-July period of last year. “While on the one hand the US FDA is putting pressure on companies to upgrade their facilities to its standard, on the other hand it has now become more efficient by providing faster approvals to new drugs,” said Jagdish Dore, Managing Director at Sidvim Lifesciences, a firm specializing in preparing Indian companies for FDA inspections. (Business Standard: July 28, 2017)

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Digital Commerce in India to reach US 31.11 Billion by December

    The digital commerce market in India is pegged to grow to Rs 2,20,330 crore (US$ 34.11 bn) by December 2017, an industry report said.  According to a report by Internet and Mobile Association of India and IMRB Kantar, digital commerce in India has grown at a CAGR of 30 per cent to reach Rs 1,68,891 crore (1crore=10 mln) by the end of December 2016. "It is estimated to reach Rs 2,20,330 crore by December 2017," it added. This translates into a growth of 30.4 per cent.  The online travel market, which would continue to account for over half of India's digital commerce, is expected to touch Rs 1,18,598 crore by December 2017. This is over 24 per cent higher than Rs 95,198 crore registered last year.  The e-Tailing segment is expected to reach around Rs 94,964 crore by the end of this year, growing at about 59 per cent from Rs 59,876 crore in December 2016.  The report also stated that online utility payment (for services like DTH/telephone and electricity bills) would reach Rs…

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Indian media industry to grow at 10.6, exceed Rs 2,91,000 crore by 2021

    The Indian media and entertainment industry is expected to grow much faster than the global M&E industry according to the PwC's 2017 Global E&M Outlook. The report pegs the global entertainment and media industry to clock 4.2 per cent CAGR from 2016-21 while India is expected to grow at 10.6 per cent. The Indian M&E industry is expected to exceed Rs 291,000 crore (US$ 45.2 billion) by 2021. The key takeaways from the report are in line with major industry trends: TV advertising will continue to command a huge share of the advertising pie, though internet advertising will emerge as the fastest growing advertising platform. Also in line with current trends, the report predicts India to be among the largest and fastest growing newspaper markets in the world, owing to the popularity of vernacular publications, and increasing literacy rates.

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Digital economy can reach US 4 trillion in 4 years

    Surpassing the government's expectations to make India USD 1-trillion digital economy by 2022, technology companies said it has potential to grow up to USD 4 trillion during the period.  IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who chaired a meeting with industry captains to chalk out a growth plan, said the Government will formulate a new set of strategies to support growth including a new electronics policy, software product policy and a framework for data security and protection. "There was unanimity among all the participants that USD 1-trillion digital economy is an understatement. India has the immense potential to go to USD 2 to 3 to 4 trillion digital economy potential," Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said after meeting with top industry leaders.  The Government has projected that Indian digital economy will become USD 1 trillion by 2022 from around USD 450 billion digital economy at present. As of now, the Indian electronics market is estimated to be around USD 100 b…

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Indias GSAT-17 Communication Satellite Launched Successfully

    In the third satellite launch by ISRO this month, India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-17 was successfully launched by a heavy duty rocket of Arianespace from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guyana.  Configured around I-3K extended bus, GSAT-17 with a lift-off mass of about 3,477 kg carries payloads in Normal C- band, Extended C-band and S-band to provide various communication services. It also carries equipment for meteorological data relay and satellite based search and rescue services being provided by earlier INSAT satellites. GSAT-17 that will strengthen ISRO’s current fleet of 17 telecommunications satellites was launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). This is third satellite launch by ISRO this month, the other two being first developmental flight of GSLV MkIII and PSLV C-38 missions -- both from Sriharikota spaceport. GSAT-17 will be the 21st satellite from ISRO to be launched by Arianespace, and its designed in-orbit operational life is about 15 …

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Tractor industry may record volume growth of 10 in FY 2017

    The Indian tractor industry is expected to record a volume growth of 9-10 per cent in the current financial year, mainly supported by a healthy monsoon, according to rating agency ICRA.  "Healthy monsoon expectation, coupled with good reservoir levels, augurs well for farm output in the current fiscal. This, coupled with an expectation of improvement in non-farm income, aided by the Government's focus on rural spending, infrastructure creation and irrigation spending, is likely to drive the demand for tractors, which is expected to record a volume growth of 9-10 per cent this fiscal," ICRA said in a report.  "Over the long term, we continue to maintain an annual growth estimate of 8-9 per cent for the industry. The long-term industry drivers for the industry continue to remain intact. The Government remains committed towards rural development and agro-mechanisation, a critical component in improving the state of agriculture in the country," ICRA Senior Group Vice President Subrat…

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Internet users to double to 829 million by 2021

    Internet users in the country will double by 2021 to 829 million users from 373 million users in 2016, driven by digital transformation according to a recent report.  This means roughly 59 per cent of the Indian population will use the internet. Also, there would be two billion networked devices in 2021 up from 1.4 billion in 2016. Overall IP traffic is expected to grow 4-fold during the same period of five years at a compounded annual growth rate of 30 per cent, the Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Complete Forecast said.  "Combining device capabilities with faster, higher bandwidth and more intelligent networks is leading to wide adoption of high bandwidth data, video and advanced multimedia applications that contribute to increased mobile and Wi-Fi traffic," said Sanjay Kaul, Managing Director, Service Provider Business, Cisco India SAARC. "The need for optimised bandwidth management, network automation, end to end security and ultimately network monetisation through cos…

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Mobile data consumption rose 142 in last 3 yrs

    Mobile data consumption per subscriber in India has risen by 142 per cent in the last three years, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said. "Significant progress in digital access: During 2014-17,India has seen a 142 per cent year-on-year increase in mobile data consumption per subscriber," Kant said in a tweet. He further said, "during 2014-17, India has seen a 17X increase in online banking transactions per internet user & a200X increase in digital wallet transaction." (Economic Times, June 17, 2017) 

    Published On:  September 06, 2017

  • Gandhi Centre

    The Gandhi Cultural Centre (TGC) was established in the year 2011 in the city of the Hague.  The Gandhi Centre is the Cultural wing of the Embassy of India in The Hague. It is supported by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (www.iccr.gov.in), which was established in the year 1950 with the objective of promoting and strengthening India’s cultural relations with the rest of the world. Through the facilitation of cultural and intellectual interaction between India and the Netherlands on both an institutional and individual level, it seeks to foster and promote Indian knowledge and culture within the Netherlands. The TGC aims that the activities it organizes will help strengthen the connections between the people of the two countries on a personal level. Among the many facets of Indian culture, Yoga has been practiced since ancient times, and TGC offers regular sessions in this discipline in addition to the more familiar ones in Hindi, Indian dance, and music. TGC hosts events f…

    Published On:  December 05, 2017

  • September - November 2017

    1. India’s rank rises to 100 in World Bank’s doing Business Report, 2018  2. ‘Feel Good’ factor returning amongst Indian companies doing business in Europe: FICCI Survey  3. India will have 50,000 km highways network in 2 yrs: Government of India 4. GST a tectonic shift, takes India closer to 8% plus growth: World Bank 5. DIPP eases mechanism for processing FDI proposals 6. Cabinet approves Revamped Khelo India Programme 7. Domestic mobile manufacturing industry to touch $ 21.07 bln by Financial Year 2020: Report 8. 'India well on path to produce 500 million mobile phones by 2020 9. 95 mobile companies set up plants in India: IT Minister 10. ISRO plans to launch 21 rockets and 50 satellites within 4 years 11. PE investment in wind, solar up 47% in 2017 12. PE investments into real estate to cross US$ 4 billion in 2017: Knight Frank 13. India key export base for auto firms 14. Telcos to invest US$ 20 bn in next 2 yrs: Bharti Enterprise VC 15. India's auto com…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • Indias rank rises to 100 in World Banks doing Business Report, 2018

    India’s rank rises to 100 in World Bank’s doing Business Report, 2018 The World Bank, released the Doing Business (DB) Report, 2018. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is pleased to announce that India ranks 100 among 190 countries assessed by the Doing Business Team. India has leapt 30 ranks over its rank of 130 in the Doing Business Report 2017.  The DB Report is an assessment of 190 economies and covers 10 indicators which span the lifecycle of a business. India has improved its rank in 6 out of 10 indicators and has moved closer to international best practices (Distance to Frontier score). The credit for this significant improvement is credited to the mantra of “Reform, Perform, Transform” given by the Prime Minister, wherein a strong leadership has provided the political will to carry out comprehensive and complex reforms, supported by a bureaucracy committed to perform. The Government has undertaken an extensive exercise of stakeholde…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • Feel Good factor returning amongst Indian companies doing business in Europe FICCI Survey

    ‘Feel Good’ factor returning amongst Indian companies doing business in Europe: FICCI Survey For the first time in two years, Indian companies doing business in Europe have shed their pessimism and see a rebound in their business prospects in the region.  The gradual turn-around has been achieved by Indian corporate by successfully re-positioning and re-aligning their operational capabilities in one of the most demanding and organized markets in the world. Capitalizing on and riding on the back of improved economic performance by number of European economies, Indian companies have been able to grow and create a niche for their products there. Furthermore, there has been a marked rise in number of companies who have successfully been able to reduce their losses while doing business in the region, says a FICCI Survey on ‘“Are Winds of Change Bringing Good Tidings for Indian Companies Doing Business in Europe” These are heartening signs for Indian corporates as despite…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • India will have 50,000 km highways network in 2 yrs Government of India

    India will have 50,000 km highways network in 2 yrs: Govt The highways network in the country will be of 50,000 kilometres over the next two years, the Government said. The state-owned National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has constructed nearly 30,000 km world-class national highways, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement. "NHAI, under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has another 20,000 km scheduled for completion in the next couple of years. The sustained growth will ensure that Indian national highways network will measure approximately 50,000 km of highways in the next two years," it said. The focus of the government is on building highway operations for rendering world-class services to the highway users, it said adding NHAI has created a new Highway Operations Division. The division will be in charge of the electronic tolling, wayside amenities, road safety and security, incident management helpline, tra…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • GST a tectonic shift, takes India closer to 8 plus growth World Bank

    GST a tectonic shift, takes India closer to 8% plus growth: WB World Bank India Chief Junaid Ahmad described GST as a "tectonic shift" in the country's taxation policy which has increased the possibility of 8 per cent plus growth. India recorded a growth rate of 7.1 per cent in 2016-17 and 5.7 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal. "Today India is at the brink of a possibility of moving into 8 per cent plus growth rate. Why? Because India has made a very bold step in integrating internally its nation into one market.  So the shift into GST is a tectonic shift," World Bank Country Head in India Junaid Ahmad said at an industry event. If the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is implemented efficiently, the growth boost India will get is going to be huge, he said while addressing members of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  The economic corridors of India will change and that will require change in transportation as well, he added.  "You (Indi…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • DIPP eases mechanism for processing FDI proposals

    DIPP eases mechanism for processing FDI proposals The Commerce and Industry Ministry has eased the mechanism for processing foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals by doing away with the requirement of sending the applications to the department of revenue. Amending a provision in the standard operating procedure for processing of FDI proposals, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) said that marking of proposals to the revenue department for their comments has been "discontinued" with immediate effect. The move is aimed at further promoting ease of doing business in the country to attract overseas inflows. After the abolition of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), the government came out with standard operating procedure in June.  Under this, the government would clear all foreign direct investment proposals requiring approval within a maximum of 10 weeks after the receipt of an application. FDI into India increased by 9 per cent t…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • Cabinet approves Revamped Khelo India Programme

    Cabinet approves Revamped Khelo India Programme The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the revamped ‘Khelo India’programme at a cost of US$ 272.82 million for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20. This marks a watershed moment in the history of Indian sports, as the Programme aims at mainstreaming sport as a tool for individual development, community development, economic development and national development. The revamped ‘Khelo India’Programme would impact the entire sports ecosystem, including infrastructure, community sports, talent identification, coaching for excellence, competition structure and sports economy. Some of the salient features of the Programme include: an unprecedented Pan Indian Sports Scholarship scheme, which would cover 1,000 most talented young athletes each year across select sports disciplines. Each athlete selected under the scheme shall receive an annual scholarship worth Rs…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • Domestic mobile manufacturing industry to touch 21.07 bln by Financial Year 2020 Report

    Domestic mobile manufacturing industry to touch $ 21.07 bln by Financial Year 2020: Report India’s domestic mobile manufacturing industry is projected to touch Rs 1.35 trillion ($ 21.07 billion) by FY 2019-20, up from Rs 94,000 crore in FY 2016-17. Of this, the market size of domestic manufacturing of smartphones is expected to be Rs 120,200 crore by FY 2019-20, industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) said in a report.   According to the report titled Indian Mobile Phone market: Emerging Opportunities for fulfilling India’s Digital Economy Dream, published jointly by IAMAI and Enixta Innovations, a start-up focusing on artificial intelligence, “In the backdrop of such strong growth potential for smartphone adoption, India is set to increase its domestic localisation rate from 6.1% in 2016 to 25.8% in 2019, which translates to Rs 31,000 crore in value generated through local sourcing and assembly.” The report also estimated that by 2…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • India well on path to produce 500 million mobile phones by 2020

    India well on path to produce 500 million mobile phones by 2020 'Made in India' phones have seen significant growth, with the number of such devices poised to touch the 500 million mark by 2019-20, an official said. "In 2014, we produced 60 million mobile phones. In 2016-17, we produced 175 million mobile phones and we are well on path to producing 500 million mobile phones by 2019-20," IT Ministry Additional Secretary Ajay Kumar said at an event. He added that the value addition in these indigenously made phones has also grown significantly over the years. "It was 10 per cent or so and now, it is 20 per cent and hopefully by 2020, it will be 35 per cent or so," he said. Kumar was speaking at an event to mark the 50th anniversary of setting up of ELCINA, an industry body representing electronics manufacturers. Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju lauded the role played by the electronics sector in empowering the country. "The first thing I always …

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • 95 mobile companies set up plants in India IT Minister

    95 mobile companies set up plants in India: IT Minister Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that 95 mobile manufacturing companies have set up their plants under the new Government. "Today 95 mobile manufacturing factories have come in India and India is becoming a big hub of electronics and mobile manufacturing. 32 have come in Noida and Greater Noida," Prasad said at Capital Foundation Annual Lecture. He was speaking on 'Emerging Digital World In India'. "In Silicon Valley 51 per cent of new inventions are IT based and 14 per cent of those are created by Indian minds there. That is how India is emerging," Prasad said. He said that young entrepreneurs are growing their businesses and raising hundreds of millions from investors. "Every day we are adding 3-4 start-ups. They are IITians, they left their jobs in America and come back to India," Prasad said. The Minister said that the Government has announced plan to make 60 million fam…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • ISRO plans to launch 21 rockets and 50 satellites within 4 years

    ISRO plans to launch 21 rockets and 50 satellites within 4 years India's space agency ‘Indian Space Research Organisation’ (ISRO) has lined up over 21 rocket launches, including the second test flight of its heaviest rocket the Geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV) MK-III, which will be carried out over a period of the next three-four years. The outlay is part of the Rs 8,658.74 crore (1 crore = 10 mln) sanctioned by the Government for ISRO to build and launch about 31 rockets, including 15 PSLVs, 13 GSLV's and three GSLV MK-III. So far the space agency has successfully built and launched 10 vehicles under the agreement. "ISRO's launch vehicles are being used for launching national satellites towards meeting the earth observation, communication, navigation and scientific needs of the country. The excess capacity has been used to launch satellites of other countries," said Jitendra Singh, Minister of State at the Prime Minister's office said. The Space …

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • PE investment in wind, solar up 47 in 2017

    PE investment in wind, solar up 47% in 2017 The renewable energy sector in India has witnessed a spike in private equity (PE) flows in 2017, despite facing challenges like plunging tariffs and policy modifications.  PE flows into wind and solar power jumped 47 per cent to $920 million - involving nine deals - during January 1-September 25 this year, compared to $630 million across 10 deals during the corresponding period last year, according to Venture Intelligence data. This is the second-best year in terms of PE flows into the sector after 2015, when it attracted $979 million across 14 deals.  As far as wind energy is concerned, experts say the wind sector was at an inflection point. As the underlying sector economics remain strong, this platform is well poised to add capacity on the ground and create value for both shareholders thanks to the improving wind technology yields. The sector also gave some returns for the investor.

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • PE investments into real estate to cross US 4 billion in 2017 Knight Frank

    PE investments into real estate to cross US$ 4 billion in 2017: Knight Frank Private equity investments into India’s real estate market is expected to cross $4 billion this year, the highest since 2010, on the back of the government’s regulatory reforms in the last two years, said a report by property consultant firm Knight Frank India. Investments from PE funds had almost stagnated between 2011 and 2014. However, there has been renewed interest following the Narendra Modi government assuming office in 2014 and the subsequent roll out of a battery of reforms, said the report. Indian real estate sector saw an average investment of $2.1 billion between 2011 and 2014 from private equity investors. It rose by 57% to $3.3 billion between 2015 and mid-September. Though the number of deals dwindled to 13 in 2017, the average investments per deal increased 10-fold to $246 million, the report said. “The dominance of institutional funds in the private equity investments’ pie r…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • India key export base for auto firms

    India key export base for auto firms India is evolving into one of the top global export bases of certain car models made by multinational automobile companies. This is true in case of bigger models, too, and not only in small cars, considered a speciality of the Indian auto industry. The trend is increasingly visible among global brands. Take the case of Germany’s Volkswagen. The Vento is produced only in India and Russia. And, India is the larger of the two. “In 2016 calendar year, Volkswagen India produced 83,000 Vento cars, against Russia’s 60,000. Russia is also primarily producing the Vento for domestic consumption. They have low volume export to East European markets,” said Andreas Lauermann, president and managing director at Volkswagen India. However, nine of every 10 Ventos made at Volkwagen’s Chakan unit near Pune is exported, making it the biggest export contributing unit for this model. Korea’s Hyundai, second biggest in India’s car sales, has a si…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • Telcos to invest US 20 bn in next 2 yrs Bharti Enterprise VC

    Telcos to invest US$ 20 bn in next 2 yrs: Bharti Enterprise VC Telecom operators in the country are expected to invest USD 20 billion (around 1.3 lakh crore) in the next two years on expansion of network and operations, Bharti Enterprise Vice Chairman Akhil Gupta said. "Looking at the financial health of many operators, we need to change their model. They need to get, to my mind and experience, asset light. This obviously means massive investment. By very rough estimate, a conservative estimate, we are looking at over USD 20 billion investments in next two years," Gupta said during a panel discussion at India Mobile Congress. Gupta, who is also the chairman of mobile tower industry body TAIPA, said these investments have to be economically feasible and the pre-requisites should be done on the basis of infrastructure sharing. Bharti group Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal had said Airtel will invest Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 crore this year and added that the industry tog…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • Indias auto components industry grows 14 to about US 456.1bn

    India's auto components industry grows 14% to about US$ 456.1bn The Indian auto components industry expanded by 14.3 per cent to Rs 2.92 lakh crore (US$ 456.1 billion) last fiscal year on the back of robust growth in after-market sales. According to the latest data by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the after-market segment grew by 25.6 per cent to Rs 56,096 crore last fiscal from Rs 44,660 crore in the preceding year. Exports in 2016-17 were at Rs 73,128 crore as against Rs 70,916 crore in the previous year, up 3.1 per cent. Imports decreased by 0.1 per cent to Rs 90,662 crore last fiscal as against Rs 90,571 in 2015-16. ACMA President Rattan Kapur said: "Despite the challenges of demonetisation and uncertainty in implementation of GST, vehicle production remained buoyant. In this backdrop, the auto component industry posted an encouraging performance."  He said the after-market segment was "a silver lining" growing 25.6 per c…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • India companies lead the world on disclosing CSR spends Study

    India companies lead the world on disclosing CSR spends: Study India has witnessed a marginal dip in corporate responsibility-related reporting by the top- 100 companies, but continues to be among the best in the world in this aspect, a 49-country study has found. It also tops in the list of countries with highest rate of corporate responsibility (CR) related information in annual reports, it said, adding 98 per cent of the top 100 companies have the details. As against a 100 per cent compliance observed in 2015, the reporting rate dipped marginally to 99 per cent for 2017, the study by global consultancy major KPMG has said. It can be noted that under the amended Companies Act, 2013, corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting has been made mandatory for companies. Interestingly, it said regulation is driving reporting on human rights as well, it said. "The Business Responsibility Report (BRR), an annual disclosure mandated by the Securities and Exchange…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • India energy sector to offer US 300 bn opportunities in 10 years time

    India energy sector to offer US$ 300 bn opportunities in 10 years' time India will offer foreign investors USD 300 billion worth of investment opportunities in energy projects over the next decade, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said. India, which imports over 80 per cent of its oil needs, wants to cut its reliance on foreign oil by 10 per cent by 2022.  "In the next 10 years, India will offer projects worth USD 300 billion" for investment, he said at the India Energy Forum by CERAWeek here. Pradhan said yesterday Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with some of world's leading oil and gas industry leaders to exchange ideas on the energy sector in India. "Lots of people told me that it's rare to find Igor Sechin of Rosneft, Ameen Nasser of (Saudi) Aramco and Bob Dudley of BP in one room. "Many more global experts and investors gave their valuable input in this meeting and PM reiterated government's commitment to provide access of clean, affordable and sustainable…

    Published On:  December 15, 2017

  • India House

    Published On:  February 14, 2018

  • Vacancies

    Corrigendum Notice: Updated Vacancy Announcement for Commercial Assistant and Chauffeur Positions  Advertisement-Kathak Teacher Advertisement-Tabla Teacher

    Published On:  April 10, 2018

  • Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Bhartiya Ratna Puraskar

    Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Bhartiya Ratna Puraskar is an award constituted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to honour exceptional & meritorious contribution by Non Resident Indians of U.P. origin. Aspirants can nominate themselves. Application form enclosed. Last Date of application submission is 15 Dec 2019 .Click Here To View

    Published On:  April 10, 2018

  • External Affairs Ministers Message on Passport Seva Divas 2018.

    Published On:  June 27, 2018

  • Speeches

    Republic Day Reception – Address by Ambassador - 26.01.2023 Remarks by Ambassador at G20 Empower Networking event at TU Delft on 11.01.2023 Remarks at Networking Event of the Netherlands-India Chamber of Commerce & Trade Remarks at Reception in honour of Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha - 21.08.2022 National Day of India Celebration at Floriade 2022 on August 18, 2022 Speech at Independence function of Netherlands-India Association (NIA) on 15th August 2022 Speech at Milan Summer Festival on 5 August 2022 Ambassador of India statement under General Debate at 100th session of Executive Council of OPCW - July 05, 2022 Ambassador's speech for IDY - June 19, 2022 Speech at 25th anniversary of Geo Spatial World Forum on May 10 2022

    Published On:  January 28, 2019

  • Trade and Commerce

    Business Immunity Platform of Invest IndiaMinistry of Commerce and Industry Confederation of Indian IndustryFederation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and IndustryFederation of Indian Export OrganisationIndia Brand Equity FoundationNational Association of Software & Service CompanieseProcurement System for Tenders in India

    Published On:  February 08, 2019

  • Associations for the Promotion of Trade

    Indian Oilseeds and Produce Export Promotion Council Economic Diplomacy Division Apparel Export Promotion Council Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority Cashew Export Promotion Council Coir Board Engineering Export Promotion Council Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council Handloom Export Promotion Council Coffee Board Carpet Export Promotion Council Spices Board Tobacco Board Council for Leather Exports Marine Products Export Development Authority Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council Plastics Export Promotion Council Rubber Board Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council Tea Board Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council Wool & Woolen Export Promotion Council Export Promotion CouncilsFederation of Indian Export OrganizationsIndian Trade Portal

    Published On:  February 08, 2019

  • Other Useful links

    IBEF-Geographical Indication (GI) products - E-brochure List of suppliers and contact details of Indian companies producing COVID19 test kits. How to check details of a company registered in India. Atithi@Indian Customs

    Published On:  February 08, 2019

  • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection in India

    1. http://www.ipindia.nic.in/2. Frequently asked questions 3. Trade Mark Registeration in India 

    Published On:  February 21, 2019

  • Ambassadors Speech at 69th Republic Day, Diplomat Reception

    Speech by H.E. VenuRajamony, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the occasion of Reception hosted to mark the 69th Republic Day of India NieuweKerk, Amsterdam [January 26, 2018]             Permit me to extend a warm welcome to this reception in honourof India’s 69th Republic Day. I am grateful to all of you for having gathered here and I speciallythank our Guest of Honour Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations and the Hon’ble Mayorof Utrecht for their presence. Please give them a big round of applause.  2.        The Indian Embassy is thankful to the National Foundation de NieuweKerk for having provided this prestigious venue where the coronation of King Willem-Alexander as well as his marriage with Queen Maxima took place.  3.        It is particularly appropriate that the celebration of India’s 69th Republic Day takes place amidst this wonderful exhibition “We have a dream –Gand…

    Published On:  March 01, 2019

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    FAQs on the Trade queries Q - Does Embassy provide a list of importers?A- Yes, we provide the list of importers/manufacturers for the products requested after the details of the products are received in duly filled in the prescribed company profile format. Q - What is company profile format?A - A company profile format is a professional introduction of the business that aims to inform about its products and services, turnover, number of employees, date of inception and other relevant details of the business. It is accessible on the link given below. http://www.indianembassynetherlands.gov.in/docs/Company%20Profile%20format.pdf Q - Is company profile form mandatory?A - Yes, it is mandatory. It helps us to ensure that the requisite details are provided for the genuine purpose. Q - What is HS code?A -The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, also known as the Harmonized System (HS) of tariff nomenclature is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to c…

    Published On:  March 11, 2019

  • Album India House

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • Registration of Indian Students in Netherlands

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • Economic & Commerce

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • Tourism

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • Trade Fairs Exhibitions

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • Important and useful links

    DPIIT Reserve Bank of India Overseas Indian Faciliation Centre List of suppliers and contact details of Indian companies producing COVID19 test kits. IBEF-Geographical Indication (GI) products - E-brochure Atithi@Indian Customs How to check details of a company registered in India

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • India Economic Newsletter

    2020 2021

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • India Tourism

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • India at a Glance

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • Doing Business in India

    Indian States and Union Territories List of State/UT Investment Promotion Agencies Sector wise Ease of doing business in India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Association for the promotion of trade National Association of Software & Service Companies India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industries of India (ASSOCHAM) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection in India

    Published On:  December 04, 2019

  • India Perspectives

    Published On:  December 06, 2019

  • Atithi@Indian Customs

    Please find below information on Atithi@Indian Customs, a new IT initiative of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs for arriving international passengers. This state of the art mobile application enables incoming passengers to make advance customs and currency declarations even before reaching Indian airports.  This digital platform has huge potential to enhance the experience of tourists and others coming to the country and is a good demonstration of our ability to utilize national digital platforms for e-Governance to facilitate Ease of Doing Business, minimize physical interaction and promote digital technologies for enhanced productivity.  Kindly refer to the attached document for more information.  AtithiAtithi 1

    Published On:  December 13, 2019

  • Cultural Newsletter 2019

    January Cultural Newsletter 2019.February Cultural Newsletter 2019.March Cultural Newsletter 2019.April Newsletter 2019May Newsletter 2019June Newsletter 2019July Newsletter 2019August Newsletter 2019September Newsletter 2019October Newsletter 2019November Newsletter 2019December Newsletter 2019

    Published On:  February 25, 2020

  • 2020

    Economic and Commercial Newsletter 16-31 December 2020. Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 December 2020 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 16-30 November 2020 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 November 2020 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 15 - 31 October 2020. Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 October 2020. Economic and Commercial Newsletter 15-30 September 2020 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 September 2020 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 15-31 August 2020 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 August 2020 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 18-31 July 2020. Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-18 July 2020. PPT on Indian Economy and Investment Opportunities_June 2020May - June 2020 March - April 2020January - February 2020

    Published On:  February 28, 2020

  • Newsletters 2020

    May Cultural Newsletter 2020 April Cultural Newsletter 2020 March Cultural Newsletter 2020 February Cultural Newsletter 2020 January Cultural Newsletter 2020

    Published On:  March 12, 2020

  • Update on COVID-19: Travel Advisory

    As of the 17th of September 2022, the Government of Netherlands has lifted all COVID-19 related travel restrictions. This means that no COVID-19 related restrictions or requirements apply to travelers entering the Netherlands, including those from countries outside the EU/Schengen area. List of Countries/Regions in respect of which primary vaccination schedule completion certificate is allowed to be uploaded (in context of guidelines for international arrivals updated on 10th February 2022) Guidelines for International Arrivals dated February 10, 2022 List of Countries at risk as on January 7, 2022 Guidelines for International Arrivals dated January 7, 2022 List of Countries at risk as on November 28, 2021 Algorithm for Guidelines for International Arrivals dated November 28, 2021Guidelines for International Arrivals dated November 28, 2021Guidelines for International Arrivals dated November 12, 2021Guidelines for International Arrivals dated October 20, 2021List of Countries at …

    Published On:  March 16, 2020

  • Registration of OCI Card Holders who need to travel urgently to India

    Published On:  April 22, 2020

  • Travel Advisory for weekly VBM flights from Paris and Frankfurt to New Delhi dated July 28, 2020

    Embassy of India The Hague Travel Advisory July 28, 2020 The Embassy is happy to inform that Air India flights is operating the following flights from Europe under Vande Bharat Mission Three flights a week from Paris to New Delhi (every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) Four flights a week from Frankfurt to New Delhi (every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) 2. From New Delhi domestic connections (only for VBM International Passengers) will be available 3. The details of VBM flights and domestic connections are attached. 4. The flights can be availed by: Indian nationals stranded abroad, wanting to return to India. OCI card holders who fall under any of the following categories: Minor children who hold OCI cards and whose parents are Indian nationals. OCI card holders who wish to come to India on account of family emergencies like critical medical conditions of immediate family members or death. Married couples where one s…

    Published On:  July 29, 2020

  • List of Holidays for the Year 2021

    Published On:  September 15, 2020

  • IBEF-Geographical Indication (GI) products - E-brochure

    India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), a Trust set up under the Department of Commerce, Govt. of India, has designed an e-brochure cataloging detailed description of Geographical Indication (GI) products. This endeavor is a part of IBEF's GI promotion campaign. The brochure provides description of the GI products, life-like images as well as contact details of some of their genuine producers and sellers. It also enunciates the unique and salient features of the GI products, their historical origins and the efforts of our GI community behind the craft.  A copy of the e-Brochure is enclosed. It is also available on the website of IBEF : www.ibef.org and a link of e-Brochure is : “https://www.ibef.org/uploads/GI-Brochure-2020.pdf”.

    Published On:  November 12, 2020

  • For individual State websites, the links are given below

    Andhra Pradesh   Arunachal Pradesh   Assam Bihar   Chhattisgarh Delhi Goa Gujarat   Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram   Nagaland Odisha Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim -  Tamil Nadu -  Tripura Telangana Uttar Pradesh   Uttarakhand West Bengal Andaman & Nicobar (UT) Chandigarh (UT) Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) Daman & Diu (UT)   Lakshadweep (UT)   Puducherry (UT)  

    Published On:  December 07, 2020

  • India- The Global Innovation Hub

    Indian and its diverse trapestries have been a hotbead for new ideas with a long tradition innovation like the invention of zero and the decimal system. Home to one of the three great ancient civilisations (The Indus Valley Civilisation), the place of origin of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, pioneering Universities like Nalanda and Takshshila, structuring architectural and engineering marvels such as the Iron Pillar in Delhi, rock cut Temples, Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar, scripting of magnificent works such as Arthshastra, Rigveda, Upanishads, traditional knowledge systems in Medicine, Mathematics, Astronomy, Dance, Music, etc. After independence in 1947, Indian innovations have facilitated Agriculture Revolution, Milk Revolution, Telecom growth, ICT Export, Space exploration, Atomic Energy, Defense, Pharma, Biotech, etc. The Government of India has invested a great deal in building institutions & Infrastructures to facilitate innovations. Simultaneously appropriate policies & programmes h…

    Published On:  December 07, 2020

  • Doing Business India_Investors Brochure

    English Language

    Published On:  December 11, 2020

  • Invest India Brochures

    Doing Business India_Investors Brochure Food processing Industry Startup India Programme Healthcare Industry Pharmaceuticals Industry Ports & Shipping Industry IT-BPM Industry

    Published On:  December 11, 2020

  • Brochures

    Doing Business India_Investors

    Published On:  December 11, 2020

  • Food processing Industry

    English Language 

    Published On:  December 11, 2020

  • Startup India Programme

    English Language 

    Published On:  December 11, 2020

  • Healthcare Industry

    English Language

    Published On:  December 11, 2020

  • Pharmaceuticals Industry

    English Language

    Published On:  December 11, 2020

  • Ports & Shipping Industry

    English Language

    Published On:  December 11, 2020

  • IT-BPM Industry

    English Language

    Published On:  December 11, 2020

  • Events

    Published On:  December 14, 2020

  • Economic Diplomacy Division

    Published On:  December 17, 2020

  • Mega Food parks

    Scheme of Mega Food Park: Setting up of modern food processing units in the industrial plots provided there with well-established supply chain. The Indian food processing industry is one of the leading contributors in the growth of Indian economy.  India is the largest producer of milk, millets, livestock, and 2nd largest in fisheries, fruits & vegetables, and total food production globally. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is committed to focus on increasing the processing levels of various food commodities, thereby focusing on investments into the sector. The Government has been announcing several reforms such as development of farm gate infrastructure, unified agricultural market etc.  to strengthen the agri-food sector in India. The Ministry is implementing a comprehensive package scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) that results in creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet. One of the s…

    Published On:  January 22, 2021

  • Economic and Commercial Newsletter - Budget Special FY 2021-2022

    Union Budget 2021-22Economic and Commercial Newsletter - Budget Special FY 2021-2022

    Published On:  February 08, 2021

  • Tourist Help Line

    Tourist Helpline Service The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has introduced a 24x7 Toll Free Multi-Lingual Tourist Help Line to facilitate visits of foreign tourist visiting India.  The 24x7 Toll Free Multi-Lingual Tourist Help Line is launched in 12 International Languages namely, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Portuguese, Russian and Spanish including Hindi & English. This service is available on toll free number 1800111363 or on a short code 1363 and operational 24x7 (365 days in a year) offering a \"multi-lingual helpdesk\". The objective of this multi-lingual helpline is to provide information relating to travel and tourism in India to the domestic and international tourists. The helpline also advises callers during the times of distress, if any, while travelling in India and alerts the concerned authorities, if required. This is a unique endeavor by Government of India which gives the foreign tourists a sense of safety and security during…

    Published On:  February 22, 2021

  • 2021

    Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 October, 2021Economic and Commercial Newsletter 15-30 September, 2021 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 September, 2021Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-31 August, 2021Economic and Commercial Newsletter 15-31 July, 2021Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 July, 2021Economic and Commercial Newsletter 16-30 June 2021Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 June 2021Economic and Commercial Newsletter 16-31 May 2021Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 May 2021Special edition Newsletter as a part of India@75 Initiative - Geographical Indications of India. Economic and Commercial Newsletter 16-30 April 2021 Economic and Commercial newsletter 1-15 April 2021 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 16-31 March 2021 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 1-15 March 2021 Economic and Commercial Newsletter 16-28 February 2021 Economic and Commercial newsletter 1-15 February 2021 Economic and Commercial Newsletter - Budget Special FY 2021-20…

    Published On:  February 23, 2021

  • Driving License

    DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR REISSUE OF INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT (I) Indian Passport (photocopy) (ii) International Driving Permit (IDP) (photocopy) (iii) Address proof in the Netherlands (photocopy) (iv) Valid Indian Driving License (photocopy) (v) Three recent passport size photographs. PROCESS FOR APPLYING: (A) The applicant will submit the photocopies of the above documents along with the filled up miscellaneous service consular forms at the Embassy of India the Hague. (B) All original documents are to be brought along at the time of submission of the application. (C) Embassy will issue a receipt which the applicant has to upload in the portal https://parivahan.gov.in/. The applicant will receive the new IDP which will be sent to through courier by the RTO. FEE Euro 12/- + Euro 2/- (ICWF)

    Published On:  February 24, 2021

  • Bilateral trade and investment

    Embassy of IndiaThe Hague***  Brief on India-Netherlands Bilateral Trade & Investment (I) Introduction Indo-Dutch business relations date back to more than 400 years. The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, the VOC) was established in 1602 as one of the first joint-stock companies in the world. It was granted a monopoly to carry out trade activities in Asia by the States General of the Netherlands. In 1604, the VOC began trading in India, becoming the first European firm to operate in India (though Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India, the Portuguese trade with India had been a crown monopoly). With India as a base, the VOC traded in Indigo, Raw Silk, Textiles, Cotton, Saltpetre, Opium, Rice, Bricks, Lamp Oil, Wood, Roof Tiles, etc. The VOC was active in India till its bankruptcy and dissolution in 1799. Thereafter, the Batavian Republic, Batavian Commonwealth, Kingdom of Holland and the United Kingdom of the Netherlands operated trading p…

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Indian States and Union Territories

    Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Delhi Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Odisha Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Telangana Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal Andaman & Nicobar (UT) Chandigarh (UT) Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) Daman & Diu (UT) Jammu & Kashmir(UT) Lakshadweep (UT) Ladakh (UT) Puducherry (UT)

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • List of State/UT Investment Promotion Agencies

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Ease of doing business in India

    EASE OF DOING BUSINESS RANKINGS The Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) index is a ranking system established by the World Bank Group. In the EODB index, ‘higher rankings’ (a lower numerical value) indicate better, usually simpler, regulations for businesses and stronger protections of property rights. The research1 presents data for 190 economies and aggregates information from 10 areas of business regulation: Starting a Business of all Dealing with Construction Permits Getting Electricity Registering Property Getting Credit Protecting Minority Investors Paying Taxes Trading across Borders Enforcing Contracts Resolving Insolvency Rankings and weights on each of the mentioned parameters are used to develop an overall EoDB ranking. A high EoDB ranking means the regulatory environment is more conducive for starting and operating businesses. INDIA – EASE OF DOING BUSINESS RANKING Among the chosen 190 countries2, India ranked 63rd in Doing Business 2020: World Bank Report. In 2…

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Sector wise

    Agriculture Auto Components Automobiles Aviation Banking Biotechnology Cement Consumer Markets Education and Training Engineering Financial Services Food Industry Gems and Jewellery Healthcare Infrastructure Insurance IT & ITeS Manufacturing Marketing and Strategy Media and Entertainment Oil and Gas Pharmaceuticals Ports Power Railways Real Estate Research and Development Retail Roads Rural Market Science and Technology Semiconductor Services Steel Telecommunications Textiles Tourism and Hospitality Urban Market

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Ministry of Commerce and Industry

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Association for the promotion of trade

    Indian Oilseeds and Produce Export Promotion Council Economic Diplomacy Division Apparel Export Promotion Council Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority Cashew Export Promotion Council Coir Board Engineering Export Promotion Council Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council Handloom Export Promotion Council Coffee Board Carpet Export Promotion Council Spices Board Tobacco Board Council for Leather Exports Marine Products Export Development Authority Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council Plastics Export Promotion Council Rubber Board Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council Tea Board Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council Wool & Woolen Export Promotion Council Export Promotion CouncilsFederation of Indian Export OrganizationsIndian Trade Portal

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF)

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO)

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industries of India (ASSOCHAM)

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO)

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Forthcoming Events

    2020 2021 2022 2024

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Doing business in Netherlands

    The Netherlands India Chamber of Commerce & Trade - NICCT India Business Chamber - IBC Indo Dutch Entrepreneurs Association in Holland- IDEAH NL in Business Invest in Holland (NFIA) Netherlands Enterprise Agency

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • The Netherlands India Chamber of Commerce & Trade - NICCT

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • India Business Chamber - IBC

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Indo Dutch Entrepreneurs Association in Holland- IDEAH

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • NL in Business

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Invest in Holland (NFIA)

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Netherlands Enterprise Agency

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Economic publications and presentations

    Geographical Indications of India Mega Food parks MPEDA Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020 India- The Global Innovation Hub FDI Policy latest India Union budget 2021

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Geographical Indications of India

    India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), a Trust set up under the Department of Commerce, Govt. of India, has designed an e-brochure cataloguing detailed description of Geographical Indication (GI) products. The brochure provides description of the GI products, life-like images as well as contact details of some of their genuine producers and sellers. It also enunciates the unique and salient features of the GI products, their historical origins and the efforts of the GI community from India behind the craft.  A copy of the e-Brochure is on the website of IBEF :  www.ibef.org and the link of e-Brochure is :“https://www.ibef.org/uploads/GI-Brochure-2020.pdf”.

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020

    Scheme of Mega Food Park: Setting up of modern food processing units in the industrial plots provided there with well-established supply chain. The Indian food processing industry is one of the leading contributors in the growth of Indian economy.  India is the largest producer of milk, millets, livestock, and 2nd largest in fisheries, fruits & vegetables, and total food production globally. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is committed to focus on increasing the processing levels of various food commodities, thereby focusing on investments into the sector. The Government has been announcing several reforms such as development of farm gate infrastructure, unified agricultural market etc.  to strengthen the agri-food sector in India. The Ministry is implementing a comprehensive package scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) that results in creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet. One of the s…

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • FDI Policy latest

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Advisory on trade dispute

    Advisory on Trade Dispute Resolution In case an Indian Company doing business with a company based in Netherlands is faced with any trade dispute, all possible help would be extended by the Embassy of India, The Hague.  The complaint by an Indian company regarding any trade dispute pertaining to a company located in Netherlands may be sent to the Marketing officer, email id - markoff[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in with a copy to trade[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Upon receipt of the request for resolution of the trade dispute from the complainant, the Embassy acknowledges the receipt of the application and requests the Complainant to provide the relevant information pertaining to the case. After preliminary examination of the complaint the Embassy requests the Company against whom the complaint is received to provide an explanation regarding the complaint within two weeks. In case a reasonable response is received , the same is communicated to the Indian Complainant.  …

    Published On:  March 03, 2021

  • Invest India

    Invest India India Investment Grid Business Immunity Platform of Invest India Invest India Brochures

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • Invest India

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • India Investment Grid

    India Investment Grid (IIG) is an interactive and dynamic national web portal showcasing information on investible projects across India.With the help of IIG, investors can view, follow and register interest in projects across states, sectors and government schemes in India. Additionally, project owners get a platform to showcase their projects as viable investment opportunities to investors. IIG seeks to facilitate collaboration by enabling investors to search investible projects pan-India, connect with respective promoters and track project status. Further, it provides tools and dashboards to all users to gain an understanding of investible projects on the portal. IIG aims to match the needs of investors with those of the promoters by creating an interface that provides the requisite information for taking that first step towards making an investment.IIG an initiative of Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) Ministry of Commerce Government of India and Invest India, the …

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • Business Immunity Platform of Invest India

    The Invest India Business Immunity Platform is designed as a comprehensive resource to help businesses and investors get real-time updates on India’s active response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This dynamic and constantly updating platform keeps a regular track on developments in the control of the virus, provides the latest information on various central and state government initiatives, gives access to special provisions, and answers and resolves queries through emails and on WhatsApp. For more information request to kindly visit the website - https://www.investindia.gov.in/bip.

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • Invest India Brochures

    * Doing Business India_Investors Brochure * Food processing Industry * Startup India Programme * Healthcare Industry * Pharmaceuticals Industry * Ports & Shipping Industry * IT-BPM Industry  

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • DPIIT

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • Reserve Bank of India

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • Overseas Indian Faciliation Centre

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • List of suppliers and contact details of Indian companies producing COVID19 test kits.

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • MPEDA

    The MPEDA ( Marine Products Export Development Authority of India - www.mpeda.gov.in ) publication : COVID19 guidelines booklet for the seafood sectorMPEDA has also brought out a short video on the Covid protocol followed by the Seafood Industry in India. The Youtube link to the short video is given below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yViTri65_fU246jqD07uA

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • 2024

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • How to check details of a company registered in India

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • Gujarat

    GujaratVibrant Gujarat

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • Madhya Pradesh

    Madhya Pradesh Invest Madhya Pradesh

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • Odisha

    Odisha Invest Odisha

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • Tamil Nadu

    Tamil Nadu Invest in Tamil Nadu

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • National Association of Software & Service Companies

    Published On:  March 04, 2021

  • PLI Scheme

    PLI for Pharmaceuticals 3.3.2021Telecom and networking Products PLI dt 24.2.2021

    Published On:  March 16, 2021

  • Indian Union Budget 2021

    Salient features of Indian Union Budget 2021 India Resurgent - Presentation by Invest IndiaPresentation on FDI,Regulatory and Policy FrameworkUnion Budget 2021 - Presentation by Deloitte

    Published On:  March 16, 2021

  • External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar's Message on the Occasion of Passport Seva Divas 2021 (Hindi)

    Published On:  June 24, 2021

  • List of Holidays for the Year 2022

    Published On:  July 08, 2021

  • Attestation of Documents

    Attestation of Documents Type of Document A) Documents issued by the Government of India primarily qualify for attestation by the Embassy of India (Indian passport, Adhar card, Pan card, Driving License, OCI Card) Other documents could be attested only for signature (qualifying as Signature Attestation service. B) Birth/Death/Marriage/Educational Certificates etc. issued by authorities in India need to be apostilled in India (for details, please visit Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India web link: http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm) if they are to be presented before the authorities in the Netherlands or before the authorities of the countries that are members of the Hague 'Apostille' Convention of 1961. The Embassy does not attest the genuineness of any document issued by authorities in India. C) Foreign public documents, after attestation by their respective Diplomatic Mission, do not need further attestation by the Embassy or the Ministry of Exter…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Affidavit for changes pertaining to passport-services

    Affidavit for changes pertaining to passport-services Type of Document This service is rendered as per the requirement (s) of an applicant who holds a valid Indian passport and who is making any changes to their personal particulars. How to apply 1. Applications for Affidavit for changes pertaining to passport-services may be submitted at VFS Center in The Hague(Parkstraat 99, 2514 JH The Hague, Netherlands) or Amsterdam (Travelport Building, Radarweg 501-545, 1043 NZ Amsterdam) The submission of application in person is only possible by appointment (appointment) 2. Applicants seeking Affidavit for changes pertaining to passport-services may visit. https://services.vfsglobal.com/nld/en/ind/apply-consular-services for details. Documents required Please see link for Documents link Fees Please see link for Fees link Processing Time Minimum 4 -6 working days from date of receipt of application at the Embassy.

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Birth certificate based on Indian Passport

    Birth certificate based on Indian Passport Type of Document Birth Certificates are issued to Indian passport holders and Identity Certificate(IC) Holders based on passport and IC. Applicants should mention the purpose for which this birth certificate will be used. How to apply i)  Fill up the form online Miscellaneous form ii)Take a printout of the online filled in form. The form should be duly signed with photographs and necessary documents (please visit check list for documentation). iii) Book an appointment (link) iv)Book prepaid airway bill with POST/Courier service in the Netherlands for receiving processed documents. This should be submitted along with an A4 size self-addressed envelope  v)  Submit application for Passport alongwith necessary documents and prepaid A4 size self-addressed envelope at Embassy of India in The Hague (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD, The Hague Documents required A duly filled and signed Miscellaneous applicati…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Collection of Indian Driving License

    Collection of Indian Driving License Type of Document After 6 months from submission of Indian driving licence at RDW, Netherlands you may follow the Process to collect your Indian driving license through VFS Global. How to apply 1. Applications for Collection of Indian Driving License may be submitted at VFS Center in The Hague(Parkstraat 99, 2514 JH The Hague, Netherlands) or Amsterdam (Travelport Building, Radarweg 501-545, 1043 NZ Amsterdam) The submission of application in person is only possible by appointment (appointment). This service can also be applied by post. Please see link to avail service by post link. 2. Applicants seeking Collection of Indian Driving License service may visit. https://services.vfsglobal.com/nld/en/ind/apply-consular-services for details. Documents required Please see link for Documents Link Fees Please see link for Fees Link Processing Time Minimum 4 -6 working days from date of …

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Death Registration/ NOC/ Attestation of Death Certificate

    Documents Required 1) Miscellaneous Application Form dully filled in and signed by the applicant 2) In case of Indian National;     Last held Indian passport of the deceased in original and copies of first two and last two pages of the passport In case of Foreign National;     Valid passport in original and copies of the passport pages containing personal particulars of the passport holder       Original OCI/PIO card and its photocopy, if held by the deceased 3)   Apostilled Cremation Certificate in original and its photocopy 4)   Passport copy of the applicant 5) Proof of Residence of the Applicant: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (landline telephone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or lease deed (of house) etc. where the applicant’s address is clearly mentioned, should be provided, or Uittreksel from Gemeente where applicant’s address in the Netherlands is clearly mentioned should be provided 6)  Apostilled Dea…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Driving license Authentication

    Driving license Authentication Type of Document This service is provided to authenticate an Indian driving license and has to be completed as per the steps below: Step 1: Apply for authentication of Indian Driving License through Embassy upon receipt of letter from RDW Step 2: Once authentication received this may be submitted to RDW directly. How to apply i)  Fill up the form online Miscellaneous form ii)Take a printout of the online filled in form. The form should be duly signed with photographs and necessary documents (please visit check list for documentation). iii) Book an appointment (link). iv) Book prepaid airway bill with POST/Courier service in the Netherlands for receiving processed documents. This should be submitted along with an A4 size self-addressed envelope.  v)  Submit application alongwith necessary documents and prepaid A4 self-addressed envelope at Embassy of India in The Hague (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD, The Hague. Do…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • International Driving Permit

    Type of Document To facilitate reissue of International driving permits by the respective RTO’s in case of expired/ lost international driving permits. How to apply i) Fill up the form online Miscellaneous form  ii)Take a printout of the online filled in form. The form should be duly signed    with photographs and necessary documents. iii) Book an appointment (link). iv) Book prepaid airway bill with Courier service in the Netherlands for receiving processed documents. This should be submitted along with an A4 size self-addressed envelope. v) Submit application alongwith necessary documents and prepaid A4 self-addressed envelope at Embassy of India in The Hague (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD, The Hague. All original documents are to be brought along at the time of submission. Embassy will issue a certificate which the applicant has to upload in the portal (https://parivahan.gov.in/). The applicant will receive the new IDP which will be sent to thro…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Life Certificate

    Type of Document An individual who needs a Life Certificate, for the purpose of drawing pension in India may apply for this service (if an individual is required to produce Life Certificate before authorities in India for any other purpose) How to apply The application for the Life certificate may be submitted at the Embassy of India, Buitenrutweg 2, 2517KD The Hague, on a working day between 9.30 and 12.30 Miscellaneous Application Form dully filled in and signed by the applicant. Documents Required 1. In case of Indian Nationals: Valid passport in original and self-attested photocopies of first two and last two pages of the passport 2. In case of Foreign Nationals: Valid passport in original and self-attested photocopies of the passport pages containing personal particulars. 3. Proof of Residence: Any of the following self-attested documents viz. copy of utility bill (phone bill/electricity bill/gas bill/water bill) or lease deed (of h…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • NOC for Minor

    NOC for Minor Type of Document This affidavit is required to be submitted at the concerned Passport Office in India or abroad when either of the parents is absent when applying for a passport for their child who is a minor. Through this affidavit, the parent(s) in the Netherlands certifies that he/she has no objection for a passport being issued to his/her minor child in India or abroad. How to apply 1. Applications for NOC for minor service may be submitted at VFS center in The Hague(Parkstraat 99, 2514 JH The Hague, Netherlands) or Amsterdam (Travelport Building, Radarweg 501-545, 1043 NZ Amsterdam) The submission of application in person is only possible by appointment (appointment) 2. Applicants seeking NOC for minor service may visit. https://services.vfsglobal.com/nld/en/ind/apply-consular-services for details. Documents required Please see link for Documents Link Fees Please see link for Fees Link Processing Tim…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • NRI Certificate

    NRI Certificate Type of Document NRI certificate is issued at the request of an Indian Passport holder (resident in Netherlands) for the purpose of admission of his/ her son/ daughter/ ward in Colleges/ Universities in India under the NRI Quota or for any other specific purpose. NRI parity certificate is issued at the request of a Foreign Passport holder (resident in Netherlands) who also holds OCI/ PIO Card for the purpose of admission of his/ her son/ daughter/ ward in Colleges/ Universities in India in accordance with the parity available to OCI/ PIO Card holders in educational field in India or for any other specific purpose. Note that the applicant must have stayed abroad for more than 182 days to be eligible to apply for this service How to apply Applications for NRI certificate service may be submitted at VFS center in The Hague(Parkstraat 99, 2514 JH The Hague, Netherlands) or Amsterdam (Travelport Building, Radarweg 501-545, 1043 NZ Amsterd…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

    Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Type of Document Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued only after receiving clearance from the relevant Police authority in India. How to apply 1.Applications for Police clearance application may be submitted at VFS Center in The Hague (Parkstraat 99, 2514 JH The Hague, Netherlands) or Amsterdam (Travelport Building, Radarweg 501-545, 1043 NZ Amsterdam) The submission of application in person is only possible by appointment (click for appointment). 2. Applicants seeking Police Clearance Certificate service may visit https://services.vfsglobal.com/nld/en/ind/apply-consular-services for details. Documents required Please see link for documents link Fees Please see link for Fees Link Processing Time Minimum 4 weeks from the time the application is received at the Embassy. The processing time may take longer subject to clearance by relevant police authority.

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Power of Attorney

    Power of Attorney Attestation of Power of Attorney to be executed in India. PoA/Affidavit (s) can be executed either on a non-judicial paper or stamp paper as per the applicant’s requirement.How to apply:i) Fill up the Miscellaneous form online.ii) Take Print-out of the online filled in application form. The form should be duly signed,  photographs and necessary documents (please visit check list)iii) Book an appointment (link)iv) Book prepaid airway bill with POST/Courier service in the Netherlands for receiving processed documents. This should be submitted along with an A4 size self-addressed envelope v) Submit application for Passport alongwith necessary documents and prepaid A4 size self-addressed envelope at Embassy of India in The Hague (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD, The Hague. Documents required LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED A Miscellaneous form duly filled in and signed One photograph (5 cm * 5 cm) with white background and clear and complete face with should…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Renunciation /Surrendering of Indian Citizenship

    Renunciation/Surrendering of Indian Citizenship        The individual, who has acquired foreign nationality, his Indian nationality gets terminated automatically u/s 9 of the citizenship Act of 1955. So he does not have to Renounce his citizenship. However, Surrender of Indian passport is mandatory for them. In case of acquiring surrender certificate, there will be no effect on the Indian nationality of the minor children, as long as one of the parents of the children is continued to be Indian national.   Indian Citizenship Act does not provide dual citizenship. As per the Passport Act, it is mandatory for all Indian passport holders to surrender their last Indian passport to the Embassy/Consulate immediately after acquisition of foreign nationality. It is an offence under the Citizenship Act and the Passports Act for foreign nationals to hold Indian passports. Once Indian passport is surrendered, The Embassy of India, The Hague will cancel and return it to the Passp…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • E Visa

    Indian e-visa service has been restored for nationals of 156 eligible countries. e -Visa is admissible only under the following categories: e-Tourist Visa e-Business Visa e-Conference Visa e-Medical Visa e-Medical Attendant Visa  e-Emergency X-Misc Visa For more information please visit the website of E Visa. Please Note: When submitting an application for a visa, please ensure that passport has a minimum of 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. E Visas are not issued by Embassy of India, The Hague. It is directly issued by Bureau of Immigration. For all the queries related to E Visa please contact the following number or email. +91-11-24300666 (24 x 7), indian-evisa@gov.in Advisory for Applying on Government of India e-Visa Website/URL

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Emergency Visa

    Emergency Entry visa is issued for only 6 months validity, in case of extreme emergency (death of a family member). Applications will be received in-person at VFS global, (Parkstraat 99, 2514 KD The Hague On all working days between 9.30 – 12.30 PM). Applicants are advised to bring filled up visa application form (Click here for visa form), list of mandatory documents (click here for holiday list). In case of emergency, during Holidays and after office hours please call Emergency No. 0643743800 (Only in case of emergency). Please Note: When submitting application for visa, please ensure that passport has minimum 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Diplomatic( D) Official(O) UN(UD) Visa

    Applications for Diplomatic/ Official/ UN visas for official purpose are accepted directly at the Embassy of India, Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD The Hague on all working days from 0930 hrs to 1230 hrs without prior appointment.   If the visit is for any other purpose, Diplomatic/ Official/ UN passport holders may please submit the applications at VFS Global. Contact details: Telephone: 0031 207 956 552 Email: info.eoinl[at]vfshelpline[dot]com Website: https://www.vfsglobal.com/india/netherlands/    Requirements for Diplomatic/ Official/ UN visas for official purpose Note Verbal from Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Embassy / Diplomatic Organization. Print out of the online Visa Application Formduly filled in and signed. Two photographs of size 50mmX50mm (2 sq inches) with white background. Passport with validity of not less than six monthsand with minimum two blank pages.

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Pakistani Nationals

    Pakistani nationals are not eligible for Tourist Visa; they should apply for Visitor Visa instead. Visitor Visa is generally valid for three months. Applicants should specify places to be visited. All applicants of Pakistani origin who hold dual nationality must apply for an Indian Visa on their Pakistani passport only. Those holding NICOP must give a copy thereof. Copy of NADRA Card, with English translation clearly indicating address, must also be submitted. Processing time for applications from Pakistani nationals/ those holding dual nationality may generally be 2-3 months longer than other cases. Pakistani nationals should also submit a sponsorship certificate, duly attested by authorized officer in India, along with self-attested copy of photo identity card of the issuing officer. In case of a family (only spouses and children), one sponsorship certificate can be submitted for the whole family not exceeding six members if the family is traveling, entering and exiting India to…

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Stateless persons

    Stateless persons or persons traveling on a document other than the national passport are advised to apply well in time as processing of visa may take longer than normal cases, particularly in case of persons of Afghan, Chinese, Iranian, Pakistani, Somalian origin, etc. Such applicants must be eligible for return to the Netherlands (copy of re-entry permit for the Netherlands should be attached). Visa will not be issued for more than one month. Visa Application Form Visa form duly filled in and signed. Please Note: When submitting application for visa, please ensure that passport has minimum 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.

    Published On:  September 20, 2021

  • Emergency Certificate

    Type of Document An Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one way travel document which authorises an Indian national to enter India and to whom a new passport cannot be issued immediately. This may be the case of lost/stolen/damaged/expired Indian passport. How to Apply The application (click on https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html for online application form) for the EC may be submitted directly at the Embassy (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD The Hague The Netherlands) on any working day between 9:30-12:30.  Documents Required Print-out of the online filled in application form. The form should be duly signed with photograph (2 inch x 2 inch) with white background affixed. Original expired/damaged passport and a copy of the same. Copy of the Passport in case of lost/stolen passport. Copy of Police report if the passport is lost/ stolen. Copy of the confirmed Air to India tickets from Netherlands only. (Before bo…

    Published On:  September 27, 2021

  • Vacancies

    Published On:  November 03, 2021

  • India-the Netherlands Virtual Summit - April 9, 2021

    Published On:  November 29, 2021

  • Visit of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to the Netherlands - November 9-11, 2019

    External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar with the Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar's interaction with the Chair and Members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Dutch House of Representatives External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar's with the Ms. Pia Dijkstra, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Dutch House of Representatives

    Published On:  November 29, 2021

  • State Visit of King and Queen of the Netherlands to India - October 14-18, 2019

    Published On:  November 29, 2021

  • Visit of Prime Minister of the Netherlands H.E. Mr. Mark Rutte to India -May 24, 2018

    Published On:  November 29, 2021

  • Visit of Prime Minister of India H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi to the Netherlands - June 27, 2017

    Published On:  November 29, 2021

  • Visit of Prime Minister of the Netherlands H.E. Mr. Mark Rutte to India - June 5, 2015

    India-Netherlands Joint Communiqué  released during the visit of Prime Minister of the Netherlands to India The Prime Minister of the Netherlands His Excellency Mr. Mark Rutte is undertaking an official visit to India on 5-6 June 2015 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India ShriNarendraModi. Prime Minister Rutte's itinerary includes official meetings in New Delhi on June 5 and business engagements in Mumbai on June 6. He is accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Ms.LiliannePloumen, the Minister for Agriculture Ms. Sharon Dijksma, senior officials and a large business delegation representing over 100 Dutch companies. On June 5 2015, Prime Minister Rutte and Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral and global issues of mutual interest, followed by a luncheon discussion hosted by Prime Minister Modi with 35 CEOs of leading industries of both countries. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the longstanding a…

    Published On:  November 29, 2021

  • India-the Netherlands Foreign Office Consultations - November 10, 2021

    Foreign Office Consultations between India and the Netherlands were held on 10th November, 2021 in The Hague, Netherlands. The Indian delegation was led by Mrs. Reenat Sandhu, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs and the Dutch side was led by Mr. Paul Huijts, Secretary General, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.2. India and the Netherlands share a strong bilateral relationship, nurtured by the common values of democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights and the historic bonds of friendship. The Virtual Summit held in April 2021 between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Rutte added new momentum to the bilateral ties. The Foreign Office Consultations provided an opportunity to review the progress made since the Virtual Summit. The two sides discussed ways of implementing the Strategic Partnership on Water that was launched at the Virtual Summit and for further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the priority areas of agriculture, health, S&T, climate …

    Published On:  November 29, 2021

  • India-the Netherlands Foreign Office Consultations - April 11, 2019

    Foreign Office Consultations between India and the Netherlands were held on 11th April, 2019 in New Delhi. The Indian Side was led by Mr. A. Gitesh Sarma, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs and the Dutch side was led by Ms. Johanna (Yoka) Brandt, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.India and the Netherlands share a multifaceted relationship. Both countries used this opportunity to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic, commercial, scientific and cultural cooperation. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues, including cooperation at United Nations and other international fora.India welcomed the participation of the Netherlands as the Partner Country for the 25th edition of the CII-DST Tech Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi in October 2019. Both Sides underlined the importance of sustaining exchanges at all levels, including high level. New DelhiApril 11, 2019  

    Published On:  November 29, 2021

  • Photos of the State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands to India - October 14-18, 2019

    President Kovind and Prime Minister Modi with HM King Willem-Alexander and HM Queen Maxima at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New DelhiState Banquet hosted by President Kovind in honor of the Dutch RoyalsThe King and Queen call on President Kovind at Rashtrapathi BhavanThe Royal Couple pay homage to the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, New DelhiTheir Majesties with Prime Minister Modi at Hyderabad HouseExternal Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar meets King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima

    Published On:  December 02, 2021

  • Visit of King and Queen of the Netherlands to India

    His Majesty King Willem – Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Maxima on the invitation of the President of India are on a five day State Visit to India from 14-18 October, 2019. This is the first visit of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander after ascension to the throne in 2013.On arrival on Sunday evening, the Dutch Royal Couple were greeted by traditional Indian dancers and musicians. A ceremonial welcome was accorded to their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Kovind hosted a banquet in their honour on 14th October. The Royal couple laid wreaths at Rajghat and received External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. They also visited Barapullah drain, where Dutch have set up a water laboratory.During the official meeting with PM at Hyderabad House, both sides discussed wide ranging bilateral and multilateral issues including, political and economic relations, people to people contacts, Migration and Mobility and Climate. Concrete areas of cooper…

    Published On:  December 03, 2021

  • Press Statement during the visit of Prime Minister of Netherlands H.E. Mark Rutte to India (May 24, 2018)

    Published On:  December 03, 2021

  • India-Netherlands Joint Statement during visit of Prime Minister of Netherlands H.E. Mark Rutte to India (May 24, 2018)

    Published On:  December 03, 2021

  • List of MOUs/Agreements/Initiatives launched during the visit of the Prime Minister of Netherlands to India (May 24, 2018)

    Published On:  December 03, 2021

  • India-Netherlands Joint Communique The Hague, (June 27, 2017)

    Published On:  December 03, 2021

  • Press Statement by Prime Minister during his visit to Netherlands (June 27, 2017)

    Published On:  December 03, 2021

  • India-Netherlands Virtual Summit

    Published On:  December 03, 2021

  • Joint Statement on India-The Netherlands Virtual Summit - Towards a Strategic Partnership on Water - April 9, 2021

    Published On:  December 03, 2021

  • Tracking of OCI Application

    TRACKING OF OCI APPLICATION For tracking if an OCI application has been forwarded to the  Embassy of India by  VFS Global, the applicant may check the position after 7 working days in case of  submission done through post or 5 working days if done  in person in the link   https://services.vfsglobal.com/nld/en/ind/track-application If the application has not been forwarded to the Embassy, the matter may be taken up with VFS.After the VFS' tracking system indicates that the OCI application has been forwarded to the Embassy, its status in the Embassy can be tracked via the link https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury The status of applications for other services (excluding Passport, OCI, PCC and Surrender of Passport) can be tracked in the link https://services.vfsglobal.com/nld/en/ind/track-application ****

    Published On:  December 06, 2021

  • Tracking of Passport Application

    TRACKING OF PASSPORT APPLICATION For tracking if a passport application has been forwarded to the Embassy of India by  VFS Global, the applicant may check the position after 7 working days in case of  submission done through post or 5 working days if done  in person via the link  https://services.vfsglobal.com/nld/en/ind/track-applicationIf the application has not been forwarded to the Embassy, the matter may be taken up with VFS.After the VFS' tracking system indicates that the Passport application has been forwarded to the Embassy, its status in the Embassy can be tracked via the link https://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/statusTracker/trackStatusInpNewThe status of PCC and Surrender of Passport applications after they have been forwarded to the Embassy by VFS can also be tracked in the link https://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/statusTracker/trackStatusInpNew  ***

    Published On:  December 06, 2021

  • State Visit of President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind to the Netherlands - April 4-7, 2022

    President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in the Netherlands on a 3-day State Visit President Ram Nath Kovind named a new breed of yellow tulips Maitri - symbolic of the special & enduring friendship between India and the Netherlands at Keukenhof Gardens President Kovind and First Lady Smt Savita Kovind were welcomed by King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima at the Royal Palace, Amsterdam President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Mrs Savita Kovind were accorded a ceremonial welcome by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands President inspected the Guard of Honour and laid a wreath at the Dam Square in Amsterdam At the state banquet, President Kovind said that 2022 is a milestone in our bilateral journey as India and the Netherlands celebrate their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Mrs Savita Kovind attended a banquet hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands President Ram Nath Kovind…

    Published On:  April 21, 2022

  • Prohibition on Use of Satellite Phones in India

     Prohibition on use of satellite phones in India  Travellers to  India are  advised that use/ carrying of satellite phone by foreign nationals ( irrespective of category of passport ) without prior approval is illegal/ unauthorized. Satellite phone of travellers who carry them without permission will be seized and the holder prosecuted under Indian laws. Travellers are, therefore,  advised not to carry satellite phones to India without prior permission.

    Published On:  July 14, 2022

  • Utsav

    Published On:  July 18, 2022

  • Advisory On Satelite Phones

    ADVISORY ON SATELLITE PHONES Prohibition on use of satellite phones in India Travellers to India are advised that use/carrying of satellite phone by foreign nationals (irrespective of category of passport) without prior approval is illegal/ unauthorized. Satellite phone of travellers who carry them without permission will be seized and the holder prosecuted under Indian laws. Travellers are, therefore, advised not to carry satellite phones to India without prior permission.

    Published On:  August 13, 2022

  • Diaspora

    Published On:  August 31, 2022

  • Open House to address complaints/ grievances related to Consular services

    Open House to address complaints/ grievances related  to Consular services  To address grievances of the public on issues related to consular services, Embassy of India, The Hague will hold an 'Open House' on  the second and fourth Wednesday  of every month between 1500-1600 hrs.   If Wednesday   is a holiday, it will held on the next working day.   Applicants may register themselves one week  in advance of each 'Open House' session by sending an e-mail to consular[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in  precisely spelling out their grievance/issue.   Applicants may come in person and bring all relevant documents including fee receipt. 

    Published On:  August 31, 2022

  • President of India in The Hague; Meets Prime Minister of The Netherlands; President of the Senate and President of the House of Representatives

    President of India in The Hague; Meets Prime Minister of The Netherlands; President of the Senate and President of the House of Representatives

    Published On:  August 31, 2022

  • Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Bhartiya Ratna Puruskar 2022-23

    Published On:  September 06, 2022

  • Passport Seva Divas 2022

    Published On:  September 06, 2022

  • Maps of India

    Political Map of India (English) Physical Map of India (English) World Map (English)      The correct maps of India can be accessed at https://surveyofindia.gov.in/pages/political-map-of-india. The maps of India can also         be accessed from 'BHARAT MAPS', a multi-layer GIS platform developed by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology of             the  Government of India. These Bharat Maps can be accessed at https://bharatmaps.gov.in/makemymap/makemymap.aspx. 

    Published On:  September 24, 2022

  • Vidyanjali - A School Volunteer Programme

    Vidyanjali - A School Volunteer Programme

    Published On:  September 28, 2022

  • Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children” (SPDC) for the academic year 2022-23 for the Children of NRIs/PIOs/OCIs

    Detailed guidelines are available here: http://shorturl.at/GKWRX For more information, visit the official SPDC website: http://spdcindia.gov.in

    Published On:  October 26, 2022

  • The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention - Indore, January 8-10, 2023

    The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention - Indore, January 8-10, 2023

    Published On:  November 18, 2022

  • Know India Programme (KIP) for the Financial Year 2022-23

    Know India Programme (KIP) for the Financial Year 2022-23 Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the 63rd, 64th and 65th editions of Know India Programme (KIP) for the Financial Year 2022-23. The last date for registration for 63rd and 64th edition is on 02 December 2022 and for 65th edition is on 12 January 2023 respectively.  

    Published On:  November 29, 2022

  • FAQ - Renunciation/Surrendering of Indian Citizenship

    Published On:  December 09, 2022

  • Registrations open for the 12th World Hindi Conference being organized by Ministry of External Affairs in Fiji from 15-17 February 2023.

    Published On:  December 12, 2022

  • Published On:  December 23, 2022

  • Inviting students Grades 9 to 12 to participate in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023 - an online creative writing competition on various themes. Registrations are open till Dec 30, 2022. Click for more info:

    Published On:  December 23, 2022

  • abc

    Published On:  February 09, 2023

  • VAIBHAV Fellowship for NRI Researchers

    Published On:  April 01, 2023

  • Special reservation of seats to foreign students for admission in Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses of Indian Maritime University (IMU)

    Published On:  April 01, 2023

  • Advisory for applying on Government of India e-Visa website/URL

    Press Release Advisory for applying on Government of India e-Visa website/URL     A number of fake/fraudulent visa websites/URLs are reported to be in circulation which claim to offer Indian e-Visa for applicants desiring to travel to India. Some of these websites/URLs have even created images and homepage templates mimicking theGovernment of India websites to mislead e-Visa applicants.   Kindly note that the only Government of India website/URL dealing with Indian e-Visa is https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html. No other website/URL belongs to the Government of India for e- Visa applicants.   Applicants are, therefore, requested to apply for e-Visas through the Government of India website/URL only at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html and no other website/URL offering Indian e-Visa services should be relied.   Please find the fake/fraudulent visa websites/URLs below.    

    Published On:  May 02, 2023

  • ICCR Ayush Scholarship Scheme 2023-24

    Published On:  May 18, 2023

  • 66th & 67th Know India Programme

    Published On:  May 18, 2023

  • International Day of Yoga

    Published On:  May 26, 2023

  • FAQ on Marital disputes involving NRI and PIO spouses

    Published On:  August 07, 2023

  • 19th Sandeepany Vedanta Course

    Chinmaya Mission in Mumbai is offering a two-year residential Sandeepany Vedanta Course to impart knowledge of Vedanta. The course is open to all in the age-group of 20-32 years, including overseas Indians and foreigners, and is offered free of cost (covering course fees, stay, and food) by the Chinmaya Mission. The course commences on 15 January 2024. Detailed information, including the application form, is available at https://sandeepany.chinmayamission.com. The last date for to apply is 30 November 2023.

    Published On:  August 25, 2023

  • FAQs on Marriages of Indian Nationals to Overseas Indians

    Published On:  September 04, 2023

  • Embassy Helpline

    EMBASSY HELPLINE    Indian nationals who have lost their immediate family members can contact the Embassy on the emergency contact number 0031 643743800 for real time help or assistance only after office hours. E-visa is an alternative for travelling to India. (Note: Please do not call the emergency number for routine consular queries) In case of Loss of Indian Passport of Tourist, please file an FIR and visit  link (https://indianembassynetherlands.gov.in/page/emergency-certificate/) for Emergency Certificate (EC). In case of Loss of Indian Passport of NRI, residing in the Netherlands, please visit the link to re-issue of Passport (https://www.indianembassynetherlands.gov.in/page/passport-services/). For general enquiries viz. how to apply for various consular services, document requirement, appointment, tracking of application/services, please refer to our website and FAQs. Please do not make enquiries for the update of consular services appli…

    Published On:  September 27, 2023

  • Public Advisory

    IMPORTANT ADVISORY TO INDIAN COMMUNITY IN THE NETHERLANDS ON FRAUDULENT CALLS The Embassy of India, The Hague, would like to draw the attention of Members of Indian Community, particularly students and professionals resident in the Netherlands, to fraudulent calls/emails from unscrupulous elements using the names of Officers of the Embassy and spoofed telephone numbers/email IDs of the Embassy of India, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Naturalization Service and Ministry of Justice and Security. 2. The Embassy would advise the Members of Indian Community, particularly students and professionals resident in the Netherlands to remain ever vigilant and ignore unusual requests especially when the caller is requesting personal and financial information. It may also be noted that: •  The Embassy or the Dutch government authorities do not ask for personal and financial information by phone or demand a money transfer by phone. •  If you suspect a call or caller to be doub…

    Published On:  September 27, 2023

  • Council for Leather Exports

    Published On:  October 05, 2023

  • Consular Camp

    Published On:  October 18, 2023

  • Archive

    19th Sandeepany Vedanta Courses ICCR Ayush Scholarship Scheme 2023-24 66th & 67th Know India Programme VAIBHAV Fellowship for NRI Researchers Special reservation of seats to foreign students for admission in Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses of Indian Maritime University (IMU) Vidyanjali - A School Volunteer Programme Know India Programme (KIP) for the Financial Year 2022-23 The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention - Indore, January 8-10, 2023 Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Bhartiya Ratna Puruskar 2022-23 Registrations open for the 12th World Hindi Conference being organized by Ministry of External Affairs in Fiji from 15-17 February 2023 Inviting students Grades 9 to 12 to participate in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023 - an online creative writing competition on various themes. Registrations are open till Dec 30, 2022

    Published On:  December 14, 2023

  • Inviting students Grades 9 to 12, teachers and parents to participate in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024 - an online MCQ competition being conducted from 12th Dec 2023 to 12th Jan 2024

    Published On:  December 22, 2023

  • Visa Fee Chart

    Published On:  January 05, 2024

  • Refund Policy of the Mission for Visa

    Advisory: Refund Policy for Regular Paper Visa The Mission would consider refund of Visa fee to the applicants in cases where excess/multiple visa fee payment was done over and above the prescribed visa fee for all regular paper visa granted by the Mission.2. Shri Devender Arya, Counsellor (Cons.), would be the nodal officer for all refund claims submitted to the Mission. The affected applicantshould make a refund claim either by submission of claim at the Mission or sending an email to cons[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in.3. The Mission will endeavor to settle all claims within 07 working days after the receipt of refund requests.4. No refund claim will be entertained after 3 months of such payment. ***

    Published On:  January 05, 2024

  • Press Releases Issued By Ministry of External Affairs

    Published On:  January 09, 2024

  • Nominations invited for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards(PBSA) – 2025

    Nominations invited for PravasiBharatiya Samman Awards(PBSA) – 2025 The PravasiBharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honour recognising the contribution and achievements of Indian diaspora. PBSA in conferred by the President of India during valedictory session of the PBD Convention held biennially. The next PravasiBharatiya Divas Convention is likely to be held in January 2025. PBSA is awarded to a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or an Organization or institution established and run by a PIO/NRI who has made significant contribution either overseas or in India, in any one of the following fields: For Achievements Abroad Better understanding abroad of India; Support to India’s causes and concerns in a tangible way; Building closer links between India, the overseas Indian community and their country of residence; Social and humanitarian causes in India or abroad; Welfare of the local Indian community; Philanthropic and charitable work; Emi…

    Published On:  February 02, 2024

  • Admission 2024 of Nalanda University is now open

    Nalanda University ****** Located in the town of Rajgir [ancient Imperial capital city] in the northern province of Bihar in India, Nalanda University is a post-graduate, research-intensive international university established on 25th November 2010, as “an institution of national importance”, by a special Act [No. 39 of 2010] of the Parliament of India, aiming to revive the erstwhile renowned ancient seat of learning, which thrived from 5th century CE to 12th century CE, as the first residential university of the world. Nalanda University is inspired by the academic excellence and global vision by deriving from its antecedents; and the university is progressively recovering the lost connections and partnerships that existed in the past. It aspires to enhance research for greater interaction between nations; enable capacity building in areas of higher learning “vital for improving the quality of life”, and is acting to “contribute to the promotion of regional peace and vision” and “t…

    Published On:  March 19, 2024

  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (A1201)

     Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (A1201) ICCR has announced Scholarships slots under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (A1201) (formerly known as General Scholarship Scheme) at Indian Universities/ Institutes for the academic year 2024-25. The applications from interested international students for academic year 2024-25 will be invited online.  Earlier the applications were invited directly on ICCR’s  A2A Scholarship Portal http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in, however, with the inception of new “Study In India” portal (where all the foreign students coming to India to pursue various courses needs to register mandatorily) the process for admissions for the A.Y 2024-25 might get transformed and the same will be intimated in due course of time. The tentative timeline would be as under:- 20 February 2024 Opening of Portal for inviting applications from interested students 30 April 2024 Last date of application to be submitted …

    Published On:  April 03, 2024

  • Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme (A1209)

    Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme (A1209) ICCR has announced 100 Scholarship slots globally under the Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme (A1209) (formerly ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Indian Culture) for pursuing study of Indian Culture such as dance, music, theatre, performing art, sculpture, Indian languages, Indian cuisine, etc. at Indian Universities/ Institutes for the academic year 2024-25. Earlier the applications were invited directly on ICCR’s A2A Scholarship Portal http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in, however, with the inception of new “Study In India” portal (where all the foreign students coming to India to pursue various courses needs to register mandatorily) the process for admissions for the A.Y 2024-25 might get transformed and the same will be intimated in due course of time. The tentative timeline would be as under:- 20 February 2024 Opening of Portal for inviting applications from interested students 30 April 2024 …

    Published On:  April 03, 2024

  • Guidelines for media coverage of General Elections 2024

    Regarding issue of visa (I) All foreign nationals coming to India for election coverage must obtain J visa (or special permit in case of OCI cardholders). (ii) J visa will issued to applicants by Mission subject to usual check as per the provisions of Visa Manual with appropriate endorsement to cover general elections. Cases requiring prior clearance will be referred to XPD Division. (iii) OCI Cardholders who wish to travel to India to cover elections are advised to apply on the OCI Portal for special permit to undertake journalistic activities. J visa may not be issued in such cases. (iv) Applicants are advised to focus their reportage as per the purpose outlined in their visa application. (v) Applicants are advised to refer to the Election Commission of India’s guidelines on Media Coverage during General Elections available at the following link: doc202442328201.pdf (pib.gov.in) May also Click here to see the Guidelines of The Election Commission of India   Travel to…

    Published On:  May 08, 2024

  • Ayush Visa

    AYUSH VISA           AYUSH (AY-I) visa is granted to a foreigner (other than a Pakistani national) whose sole purpose is to seek treatment through Ayush systems / Indian systems of medicine like therapeutic care and wellness in a Hospital/ Wellness Centre. Requirements : (i) Wellness Hospital/ Wellness Centre should be accredited and registered with any Government authority(ies) concerned or NABH/ NCH/ NCISM accredited hospitals providing Ayush services. (ii) who is a person of assured financial standing (the production of a return ticket and availability of sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India including the expenses for such treatment, may be considered sufficient for this purpose) (iii) who has submitted the medical documents [supporting letter from an accredited Ayush Institution where the visitor will be treated and prescription/ medical history document necessitating the treatment (not applicable to wellness) duly stamped by concerned accredited hospital of …

    Published On:  May 25, 2024

  • Education

    Published On:  May 31, 2024

  • Advisory for Indian students seeking admission/studying in the Netherlands

    Embassy of IndiaThe Hague****** Advisory for Indian students seeking admission/studying in the Netherlands • Credentials of universities: Students are advised to check the reputation, ranking, quality and background of institution/ university, before applying. • Accommodation:  Please ensure that you have rented an accommodation before arriving in the Netherlands.  There is considerable shortage of housing in the Netherlands. • Traveling to the Netherlands: Do carry financial instruments sufficient to meet your needs while traveling to the Netherlands. Carry proofs of payment of university fees and tuition deposit (if any) along with confirmation of accommodation before entering the country. • Student registration: Students are advised to register themselves with Embassy of India, the Hague at https://indianembassynetherlands.gov.in/student_register/  • Know the university/institution: Know various services offered by your university and avail them. Generally, most of these ser…

    Published On:  June 04, 2024

  • List of Holidays for the year 2025

    LIST OF HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED DURING 2025 The following holidays will be observed in the Embassy of India, The Hague during the calendar   year 2025:- S.No. Holidays Date Day 1.  New Year’s Day 01 January Wednesday 2.  Republic Day 26 January Sunday 3.  Holi 14 March Friday 4.  Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar 14 April Monday  5.  Good Friday 18 April Friday 6.  Easter Monday* 21 April Monday 7.  Buddha Purnima 12 May Monday 8.  Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 07 June   Saturday 9.  Whit Monday* 09 June Monday 10.  Rath Yatra 27 June Friday 11.  Muharram 06 July Sunday 12.  Independence Day 15 August Friday 13.  Janmashtami 16 August Saturday 14.  Id-e-…

    Published On:  October 01, 2024

  • The Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) for the academic year 2024-25 is now open!

    Detailed guidelines are available here: http://shorturl.at/GKWRX For more information, visit the official SPDC website: http://spdcindia.gov.in

    Published On:  November 05, 2024

  • APPLICATION FORM FOR KNOW INDIA PROGRAMME (KIP)

    Published On:  November 25, 2024

  • Embassy Tenders

    Published On:  December 03, 2024

  • Economic & Commerce Tenders

    Published On:  December 03, 2024

  • FAQ's

    Published On:  December 04, 2024

  • OCI

    Published On:  December 04, 2024

  • Passport

    Published On:  December 04, 2024

  • Culture

    The Gandhi Cultural Centre (TGC) was established in the year 2011 in the city of the Hague.  The Gandhi Centre is the Cultural wing of the Embassy of India in The Hague. It is supported by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (www.iccr.gov.in), established in the year 1950 to promote and strengthen India’s cultural relations with the rest of the world. Through the facilitation of cultural and intellectual interaction between India and the Netherlands on both an institutional and individual level, it seeks to foster and promote Indian knowledge and culture within the Netherlands. The TGC aims that the activities it organizes will help strengthen the connections between the people of the two countries on a personal level. Among the many facets of Indian culture, Yoga has been practiced since ancient times, and TGC offers regular sessions in this discipline in addition to the more familiar ones in Hindi, Indian classical dance, and classical music. TGC hosts events featuring Ind…

    Published On:  December 06, 2024

  • OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA(OCI) CARD

    Type of Document A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at anytime after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children and spouse of such person are also eligible for OCI. However, if the applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for OCI. Benefits OCIs are entitled to a multi-purpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose. They are exempted from police reporting for any length of stay in the country. They have also been granted all rights in the economic, financial and education fields in parity with NRIs except, the right to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties. How to Apply All Applications for OCI may be submitted…

    Published On:  December 09, 2024

  • Important Travel Advisory for Indian Nationals travelling to Mexico

    Important Travel Advisory for Indian Nationals travelling to Mexico Government of Mexico has been following strict immigration policies and checks at the border immigration entry points. Many Indian nationals are facing very strict immigration checks upon their arrival in Mexico. Many of them are being detained for several days at the airports in Mexico and thereafter deported to India, resulting in immense hardship and economic loss to the distressed travellers. As their mobile phones are taken away, the detained persons cannot be reached by anyone, including their family and friends causing further distress. In cases of arrivals from third countries or travellers holding visas other than Mexican visas, the travellers are subject to even stricter scrutiny by the Mexican Immigration Authorities, and instances of detention/deportation are much higher. Indian nationals are hereby advised to keep the above in mind before undertaking any kind of travel to Mexico, so as to avoid unpleasan…

    Published On:  January 09, 2025

  • Scholarship for studying Hindi in India for the Academic Session 2025-26

    Scholarship for studying Hindi in India for the Academic Session 2025-26 The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, is offering scholarships to Dutch nationals to study Hindi at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (Central Institute of Hindi), Agra, for the academic session 2025-2026. This scheme is a fully funded scholarship, where selected candidates will receive return airfare, a stipend, hostel accommodation, and an annual book grant. All students aged 21-45 years (as of 01.04.2025) who have studied Hindi at the beginner/intermediate level are eligible to apply. Links for brochures and the application forms for the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan are provided below and can also be downloaded from https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T7rzgw9Ib1h4xs4KpRkTZgoWL_M7nxwY. Link 1 -  Aavedan 2025-26 (Hindi) Link 2 - Aavedan 2025-26 (English) Interested candidates are requested to submit their completed application forms by 20th March 2025 to : fspic[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]go…

    Published On:  February 20, 2025

  • Indus Food Tech (South Asia's premimum food technology show) 8th to 11th January, 2024

    Indusfood Packaging 2025 Indusfood Tech- Brochure- 2025 Indusfood Manufacturing 2025 Brochure IndusFood 25-Brochure

    Published On:  February 21, 2025

  • Participation in SGCCI Global Village 2025 India

    Exhibitors General Information - Global Village Expo 2025 Exhibitors Manual - Global Village Expo 2025 Global Village Brochure Proposed Layout - Global Village Rate Chart

    Published On:  February 28, 2025

  • VIBRANT BUILDCON, New Delhi, from 13th April to 16th April 2025

    Vibrant Buildcon Flyer Vibrant Buildcon Brochure Annexure-I

    Published On:  February 28, 2025

  • International Conference of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulators” (ICPNGR) from 10th to 13th February 2025, at Delhi, India

    Click here to view

    Published On:  February 28, 2025

  • Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme for International students for pursuing the study of Indian Culture

    Published On:  March 05, 2025

  • Inviting Applications for the 82nd Know India Programme (KIP)

    82nd Know India Programme (KIP) – Inviting Applications!Ministry of External Affairs invites fresh applications from PIO Youth aged between 21-35 yrs for the upcoming 82nd edition of the Know India Programme.To apply, kindly contact Embassy of India, The Hague email: cons[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in or fspic[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Guidelines & application form here

    Published On:  April 04, 2025

  • Vacancy Announcement: Positions Open for Commercial Assistant and Chauffeur

    Published On:  May 30, 2025

  • Book Online Appointment for Consular Services

    Published On:  June 11, 2025

  • OCI checklist

    Published On:  June 12, 2025

  • OCI misc services Check list

    Published On:  June 12, 2025

  • PIO to OCI checklist

    Published On:  June 12, 2025

  • FAQ OCI

    Published On:  June 12, 2025

  • EAM's interview to NOS

    Published On:  June 16, 2025

  • Interviews

    Published On:  June 16, 2025

  • OCI

    OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA(OCI) CARD Type of Document A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at anytime after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children and spouse of such person are also eligible for OCI. However, if the applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for OCI. Benefits OCIs are entitled to a multi-purpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose. They are exempted from police reporting for any length of stay in the country. They have also been granted all rights in the economic, financial and education fields in parity with NRIs except, the right to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties. How to Apply …

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Tourist visa checklist

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Transit Visa Check list

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Conference Visa check list

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Business visa Check list

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Entry visa check list

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Journalist visa check list

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Medical attendent Visa checklist

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Student visa checklist

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Visa FAQ

    INDIAN VISA FAQs Q- How to apply for an Indian Visa through the Indian Embassy? i)   Fill up the form online https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/. (visit check lists before filling up application ) ii)  Take printout of the online filled in application form. The form should be duly signed,  photographs and necessary documents (please visit check list) iii) Book an appointment (link) iv) Book prepaid airway bill with courier/post (link) for receiving processed documents. v) Submit application for Passport alongwith necessary documents and prepaid courier/post envelope at Embassy of India in The Hague (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD, The Hague). Q: What are the eligibility conditions for grant of an e-Visa?  A: Please check the following link for details: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html E-Visa can be applied for tourist, business, medical and conference purpose, for a maximum period of 60 days with double entries. It may be noted that for e-Visa, the applicant need not come t…

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Passport FAQ

    FAQ ON PASSPORT Q: Where and how can NRIs in the Netherlands apply for passport services? A: You need to fill out the application form online at the [Passport Seva portal and book an appointment at (link). All applications for Passport may be submitted at the Embassy of India in The Hague (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD, The Hague, Netherlands). Note**: Diplomatic and Official passport applications are submitted directly at the Embassy with prior email confirmation. Q: What are the basic requirements for re-issuing an Indian passport?  A: For re-issuing a passport (e.g., due to expiry or exhaustion of pages), you need:    i) Duly filled and signed online application form.                  ii)  The current passport (original and photocopy of first and last pages).  iii)  Four recent passport-sized photographs (3.5 x 3.5 cm, light background, full                                      frontal   view. Click here for photo specifications.  iv) A copy of your Dutch residence permit or proo…

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Emergency Certificate FAQs

    Emergency Certificate FAQs Q 1: What is an Emergency Certificate, and when is it issued? A: An Emergency Certificate is a one-way travel document issued to Indian nationals for return to India in cases where: In NRI cases of a passport lost, damaged, or expired, and a new passport    cannot be issued immediately (particularly genuine emergency cases only on approval of the Mission attcons[dot]thehague[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in) Tourists who have lost their passport while visiting Netherland The individual is under deportation orders. Q 2: How to apply for an Emergency Certificate? The application for online application form for the EC may be submitted directly at the Embassy (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD The Hague, The Netherlands) on any working day between 9:30-12:30.  Documents required for Emergency Certificate Print-out of the online filled in application form. The form should be duly signed with photograph (2 inch x 2 inch) with white background affixed. …

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Miscellaneous Consular Services FAQ

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • PCC check list

    Published On:  June 18, 2025

  • Consular Fees Chart

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    Published On:  September 09, 2025

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    Published On:  September 25, 2025

  • Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Applications

    Published On:  September 26, 2025

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