India e-Visa is an electronic visa introduced by the Government of India in 2014 to speed up the time of obtaining a visa and allow all eligible travelers to enter the country for visits related to tourism, business, and medical treatment.
There are five types of the Indian e-Visa available that differ according to the traveler's purpose of visit or the length of the validity period. The tourist Indian e-Visa is a double-entry travel authorization that stays effective for one month (30 days) from issuing and allows its holders to visit India for up to 30 days.
The remaining types of the Indian e-Visa are multiple-entry visas that allow a stay from 60 to 180 days with a validity period ranging from 4 months up to 5 years from the date of issue, depending on the selected type (Business/Medical/One-Year/Five-Year e-Visa).
Applicants need to fill out the application form with personal and passport information, upload a few supporting documents, and make a secure online payment to complete the process of applying online.
The approved online visa to India will be sent to the applicant's email address in a few days or even less.
For almost all eligible citizens, Indian e-Visa costs 129 Euro; for citizens of Ukraine, the United States and Mozambique, the fee is 149 Euro.
All travelers, regardless of their nationality, no longer need to complete the Air Suvidha Self Declaration Form before traveling to India.
There are five types of e-Visa for India: Tourist, Business, Medical, One-Year, and 5-Year one. Continue reading to learn more about each travel authorization available.
All citizens of countries on the following list are required to carry an India e-Visa in order to enter this country for purposes of tourism, business, or medical treatment.
Eligible countries include:
If your country of citizenship is not listed, it is necessary to apply for a standard embassy visa in order to visit India.
At Evisa Express, our mission is simple: to connect you with the e-Visa you need.
We've developed a simple and efficient application process to maximize ease and security. 96% of the submitted applications by travelers using our services are successfully approved!
Select the purpose of your travel (business, medical/hospitalization, or tourism) and click "Apply Online."
Important! Your passport must stay valid for at least 6 months from the planned date of arrival to India.
When you've finished entering information and uploading the supporting documents, you'll be directed to complete an online payment. Then, a confirmation number will be sent directly to the email address provided in the application form.
The entire India e-Visa processing time will take a maximum of 3 business days. However, the average time of application approval when using our services is just 51 hours!
The India e-Visa validity depends on the type of travel authorization you have selected.
The electronic Indian visa for business purposes stays valid for one year from the issue date. However, the medical one has a 4-month validity period.
Double-entry e-Visa for India stays valid for one month from issuing, but there's also a one-year and five-year India e-Visa available.
Make sure that your passport will not expire for at least 6 months from the intended date of entering India and choose a preferred e-Visa type to apply for.
Are you flying to India simply for the purpose of immediately continuing on to another country? If so, you do not need an electronic visa, as long as:
Travelers who do not meet the requirements above must apply for an e-Visa in order to transit through India.
Travelers are required to have the following documents upon entering India:
Present these documents at the Indian airport, seaport, or any border crossing through which you enter the country. The Indian customs officials will give your passport a new stamp confirming your entry into the country.
Due to an ongoing modernization, not every Indian airport or seaport is yet able to process the electronic visas.
Below is a list of airports and seaports that accept online India visas to use.
Airports:
Seaports:
If you are planning to choose a different type of port, you will need to visit the Indian embassy to get a regular visa.
The following document is an India e-Visa sample that is presented below to give you an insight on how will the entry permit look like once you receive it.
Citizens of the eligible countries are required to attach the following documents to their applications:
– a photo of the bio-data page of the applicant's passport – a photograph of the applicant's face that can be taken using a phone or a PC camera
– a photo of the bio-data page of the applicant's passport – a photograph of the applicant's face that can be taken using a phone or a PC camera – a letter of invitation or a business card from the company the applicant plans to cooperate with
– a photo of the bio-data page of the applicant's passport – a photograph of the applicant's face that can be taken using a phone or a PC camera – a written document from the hospital or other institution confirming cooperation and providing basic details of the stay length and type of treatment that the applicant is going to undergo
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The India e-Visa application can be completed using any working device with an internet connection within minutes from home! The processing time can take a maximum of 3 business days; however, most applications are processed within 51 hours!
Select the purpose of your travel to India using the panel on the left and click the 'Apply Online' button. Then, fill the application form with the necessary data, make an online payment using any preferred method, and get the approved online visa delivered to your email box!
The Indian e-Tourist visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue and allows a stay of up to 30 days in India. This means that you can have a 30-day or even shorter trip. Also, you can apply for a one-year multiple-entry eVisa that remains valid for 1 year from the date of approval.
The regular Indian visa requires Embassy visits, interviews, long waiting periods, and fees. Whereas, the electronic visa can be obtained online. The application process can be completed from home using documents that you already have, e.g., your passport. The approved e-Visa will be sent to your email box within 3 working days.
The validity period of an online Indian visa depends on which type you're traveling with. The business electronic entry permit stays valid for a whole year from the issuing date. However, the medical e-Visa expires after 4 months from the date of issue. There is also a double-entry e-Visa valid for 30 days, a one-year, and five-year e-Visa available.
Currently, the electronic visa on arrival is only available for citizens of Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. All other travelers must be in possession of an e-Visa prior to their visit. View our "List of eligible countries" to see whether your country of citizenship is eligible for the online visa to India.
Yes, you do need to print out your Indian e-Visa and present it upon arrival to the customs officials. The approved entry permit will be sent directly to your email box in PDF form within a few days from submitting it.
All applicants can choose between several secure online payment methods to cover the Indian e-Visa fee. Use your credit or debit card, PayPal account, PayU, or choose any other form of payment.
During the completion of the online application all travelers must upload a photo of the bio-data page of their passport, as well as a photograph of their face. Please note! The photos can be taken using a phone or a PC camera. Moreover, additional documentation may be required when applying for thebusiness and medical electronic visa.
To cross the India border, you must have an online visa and a valid passport. Nowadays, citizens of many countries are able to visit India with an electronic entry permit. To check your eligibility, see the "List of eligible countries," above.
Yes, you can apply for your Indian e-Visa online if your country of citizenship is listed as eligible and the purpose of your travel is tourism, business, or medical treatment. Make sure that you have a passport that will not expire for at least 6 months from the intended date of arrival to ensure successful approval.
Your online Indian visa is delivered to you via email in PDF format. Travelers must print out their entry permits and present them to the customs officials at the airport or seaport used for entering. Then, you will receive a stamp in the passport confirming your arrival.
Yes! All children who are not citizens of India must have a valid electronic visa to cross the Indian border. Applications for all underage travelers must be made by their parents or guardians.
An Indian e-Visa cannot be extended. Travelers must submit a new online visa application form if their current entry permit expires. Make sure that your passport will stay valid for a minimum of 6 months from the planned date if you want to enter India again.
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