Obtaining a Visa for India
Your Essential Guide to Getting an E-Visa for India.
All visitors (Except Nepal and Bhutan) planning to Visit India need a visa. The Indian government has now introduced one-year, multiple-entry electronic visas for citizens of 166 countries in the world.
The official website of the Indian Govt. to Apply E-visa is
If you are nationals of following countries than you are eligible for e-Visa.
A- Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan
B- Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi.
C-Cambodia, Cameroon Union Republic, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Island, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic
D- Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic.
E- East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia.
F- Fiji, Finland, France,
G- Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana.
H- Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Hong Kong, Macau,
I- Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy.
J- Jamaica, Japan, Jordan.
K- Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan.
L- Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg.
M- Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar.
N- Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger Republic, Niue Island, Norway.
O- Oman.
P- Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal.
Q- Qatar.
R- The Republic of Korea, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Rwanda.
S- Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland.
T- Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Island, Taiwan, Tuvalu.
U- UAE Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan.
V- Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam.
Z- Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Broadly e-Visa can be divided into three categories:
- e-Tourist Visa
- e-Business Visa
- e-Medical Visa
- Two additional categories — e-Medical Attendant Visa and e-Conference Visa — have since been added. Up to two e-Medical Attendant visas will be granted against one e-Medical Visa.
- The visa categories can be clubbed together. However, e-Conference visas are only permitted to be clubbed with e-Tourist visas.
What Type of Visa is Required for India?
Important thing-
- E-Visa is valid from the date of issue, not the date of arrival in India.
- Regardless of the duration of the Tourist visa, visitors are not allowed to stay in India for more than six months (180 days) at a time.
- Some Tourist visas only permit stays of up to three months at a time.
- Other types of visas for visitors to India include:
- Business Visas
- Employment Visas
- Intern Visas
- Research Visas
- Student Visas
- Journalist Visas
- Film Visas
Eligibility for e-Visa
Eligible purposes for international travelers visiting India include:
- Recreation
- Sightseeing
- Casual visits to friends and relatives
- Short-term yoga programs
- Medical treatment, including Indian systems of medicine
- Business purposes
- Attending conferences/seminars/workshops organized by Indian government entities
Passport requirements:
- Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in India.
- Passport should have a minimum of two blank pages for Immigration Officer stamping.
Travel documentation:
- International travelers must possess a return or onward journey ticket.
- Adequate funds for the duration of the stay in India are required.
Special considerations for travelers from Pakistan:
- If the traveler holds a Pakistani Passport, a normal Visa application is necessary.
Exclusions:
- Not applicable to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer travel document holders.
- Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent’s/Spouse’s Passport; each person must have a separate passport.
- Not available to International Travel Document Holders other than Passport holders.
Instructions for e-Visa
- Application Process for e-Visa:
- Apply online a minimum of 4 days in advance of the date of arrival.
- Window of 365 days for general e-Visa applicants.
- For e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, and e-Conference visas, a window of 120 days applies.
- Example: If applying on 1st November, the arrival date should be between 5th November and 30th October the next year.
- e-Visa Fees and Payment:
- Country/territory-specific fees.
- Bank transaction charges of 2.5% additional on e-Visa fees.
- Payment must be made at least 4 days before the expected travel date.
- Non-refundable e-Visa fee, irrespective of visa approval or rejection.
- Required Documents:
- Recent photograph with a white-color background.
- Passport photo page with personal details.
- Additional documents depending on the type of e-Visa.
- Clear and legible document and photo uploads are crucial to avoid rejection.
- Designated Entry Points:
- 24 airports and 3 seaports for e-Visa entry.
- Exit can be done from any authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India.
- ETA and Biometric Details:
- Carry a copy of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) during travel.
- Mandatory capture of biometric details at Immigration on arrival in India.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination:
- Nationals from Yellow Fever affected countries or arriving from these countries must carry a YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CARD.
- Non-compliance may result in a 6-day quarantine in India.
- Travel Details:
- Travel on the passport for which eVisa was applied.
- Non-convertible and non-extendable e-Visa.
- Not valid for Cantonment areas of Restricted/Protected Areas; special permission required.
- Application Process Caution:
- After three unsuccessful attempts, the application ID is automatically blocked.
- Exercise caution while paying e-Visa fees to avoid issues.
- Important Notes:
- E-Visa fee payment status may take up to 2 hours to update.
- Before reapplying, wait for 2 hours for payment status updating.
- An e-Visa is not valid for visiting Cantonment areas of Restricted/Protected Areas without prior permission.
- Final Considerations:
- Be aware that an e-Visa is non-convertible and non-extendable.
- For visits to Cantonment areas of Restricted/Protected Areas, special permission from Civil Authority is required.
- Be aware that an e-Visa is non-convertible and non-extendable.
- For visits to Cantonment areas of Restricted/Protected Areas, special permission from Civil Authority is required.
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The official website of the Indian Govt. to Apply E-visa is
Official Cost of E-Visa
e-Visa Fee Structure (Post June 2018):
- The e-Visa fees underwent changes in June 2018, with certain countries being exempt while others experienced adjustments based on reciprocal relationships with India.
Fee Categories:
- There are four fee categories, ranging from zero to $100, determined by the nature of bilateral relations between India and each country.
Fee Chart:
- A detailed fee chart is available for reference.
Fee Exemptions:
- Free: Citizens of Argentina, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Niue Island, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uruguay, and Vanuatu.
$25 Fee:
- Applicable to citizens of Japan, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.
$80 Fee:
- Applies to citizens of a majority of countries, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
$100 Fee:
- Applicable to citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, Ukraine, and Mozambique.
Bank Charge:
- In addition to the visa fee, a bank charge of 2.5% of the fee is levied.
Transparent Fee Structure:
- The fee structure reflects the evolving diplomatic relationships and ensures a transparent and equitable process for e-Visa applicants.