e-Visa India 🇮🇳

To apply for an e-Visa for India, you must provide the following documents:

• Photocopy of passport valid at least 6 months after arrival
• Passportphoto
• Business : business card
• Medical: invitation from the hospital
• Conference: political clearance

Other documents may be required depending on the reason for your trip to India.

The Tourist e-Visa cannot be extended or changed to other types of visas. This is stated on the document. You will need to contact your local immigration office to request a regular visa.

To apply for a new e-Visa, you will need to be outside India. This is because it requires activation at authorized immigration posts.

The 30-day tourist visa is the most affordable, with a consular fee of about $25. This fee can be reduced by $15 during the low season, between April and June.

There are different rates for different e-visas: tourism, business, medical.

For those who wish to apply for a visa on their own, it is important to know that any error on the visa application forms or incorrect completion of the form may result in the visa being refused or issued as an invalid visa. The Indian authorities never refund their consular fees, even if they are wrong.

It is a legend that has a life of its own: yes it is possible to travel anywhere in India with an e-Visa.

However, some areas require an additional registration, to be done locally or on the internet(e-FRRO). This is also the case for a classic visa. Moderate additional fees are to be expected. These areas include Sikkim, the Pakistani border, Leh, or the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

In general, the most common length of stay options for the India Tourist e-Visa are as follows:

1. 30-day dual-entry e-Visa: You can stay in India for 30 days from the date of entry, with one or more authorized entries.
2. 1-year multiple-entry e-Visa: you can stay in India for 365 days from the date of issue, with one or more authorized entries.
3. 5-year multiple-entry e-Visa: you can stay in India for 5 years from the date of issue, with one or more authorized entries.

It is important to note that the duration of validity of the India e-Visa does not mean the total duration of your stay in India. The actual length of stay will depend on the purpose of your trip and any other conditions attached to your visa.

Currently, the average time to obtain an electronic visa is 4 days. Travelers are advised to apply relatively early, especially during Indian holidays and high season.

There is no "exit date" indicated on e-Visas for India. There is an "expiry date", which is the date before which you must enter India to activate your e-Visa.

If you have taken a 30-day e-Visa, the 30 days will start from the time you pass through the Indian immigration. A 30-day e-Visa can only be issued within 30 days prior to arrival in India.

There are 3 nationalities exempted from India visa: Bhutan, Nepal and Maldives. Pakistanis are strongly advised not to apply for an electronic visa.

The e-Visa is free (no consular fees only) for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uruguay and Vanuatu.

Japanese, South Koreans and Emiratis can apply for a visa on arrival.

The India e-Visa is available for foreign travelers wishing to enter India for the following reasons:

1. Tourism: for vacations, family visits or leisure activities, trekking, yoga, ayurveda, cruises, etc.
2. Business: for business meetings, conferences, trade delegations, e-commerce activities, etc.
3. Medical: for medical care, treatments, consultations, etc.
4. Humanitarian work and volunteering: for charitable activities, humanitarian missions, volunteer activities, etc.

The authorized entry and exit points for the Indian e-Visa depend on the type of visa you have applied for. In general, authorized entry points include international airports and major seaports.

It is important to check the authorized exit points (many more than entry points, including land points) for your type of e-visa before planning your trip to India. You can find this information on the Indian embassy website or on dedicated websites.

Here are the requirements for the India visa photos:

1. Size: The photo must measure 2 inches x 2 inches (51 mm x 51 mm).
2. Quality: The photo must be clear and sharp, without spots, scratches, shadows or other defects.
3. Background: The background should be white or light and uniform.
4. Expression: Your expression should be neutral, with your mouth closed and eyes open. You should not smile or make faces.
5. Position: Your head should be centered and tilted slightly forward. There should be a clear space around your head and shoulders.
6. Pixels: The photo must be in color and in high resolution. The minimum pixel requirement is 600 x 600.

Airlines or shipping companies require a printed document to verify data and to board. Once in India, immigration officials will rely on the printed barcode to confuse the traveler's data.

If you wish to submit your visa application online, you can do so directly through the Indian Embassy's website or through the website of a third party agency that is accustomed to processing electronic visa applications. This option may be more convenient for most cases and individuals who prefer to manage the visa application process online and wish to avoid travel and queuing.

If you prefer to submit your visa application in person, you can choose to go through VFS Global, accredited to receive paper visa applications in the passport. Crla is for travelers with specific typologies: regular long stays, land entry, etc. Please note that processing time may be longer in this case, as it is local.

The Embassy of India in France is located in Paris, in the 17th arrondissement, at 15, rue Alfred Dehodencq, 75016 Paris. The telephone number is (+33) 1 40 50 70 70 and the fax number is 01 40 50 09 96. The Embassy has a consular wing at 20 Rue Albéric Magnard, 75016 Paris. India has a consulate in Lyon, located at 2 Rue Cavenne.

The Embassy of India in Switzerland is located at 9, Rue de Valais 1202 Geneva; its telephone number is (+41) 22-906 8686 and fax number is (+41) 22-906 8696. It is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm every day.

The Embassy of India in Belgium is located at Chaussee de Vleurgat 217, 1050 Brussels. The phone number is (+32) 2-640 9140 (+32) 2-645 1850 and the email address is [email protected]