Apply for Indian e-Visa Online

Who Can Apply for the India e-Visa?

India welcomes travelers from many countries all around the world and offers them a convenient online visa service.

Applicants can verify their eligibility for an Indian e-Visa using our entry requirement checker, which is available at the top of the Passporta website. It's easy to use – just provide the nationality.

It's important to remember that long-term travel plans, including employment and residence, require a regular visa from the embassy.

Moreover, travelers of Pakistani origin/holders of Pakistani passports cannot apply for an online visa to India and must complete the application at the embassy.

Important Update

The Indian authorities have introduced the e-Arrival Card scheme. All foreign travelers need to complete the Indian e-Arrival Card before their entry into the country.

It is essential to note that the document is not a visa to India.

If you are a national of a non-exempt country, you will need to apply for both a visa and the e-Arrival Card.

List of Eligible Countries

All citizens of countries on the following list are required to carry an India e-Visa paper copy to enter this country for purposes of tourism, business, or medical treatment.

Countries eligible for Indian e-Visa include:

• Albania
• Andorra
• Angola
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Armenia
• Australia
• Austria
• Azerbaijan
• Bahamas
• Bahrain
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Belize
• Benin
• Bolivia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brazil
• Brunei
• Bulgaria
• Burundi
• Cambodia
• Cameroon
• Canada
• Cape Verde
• Chile
• Colombia
• Comoros
• Cook Islands
• Costa Rica
• Cote D'Ivoire
• Croatia
• Cuba
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Djibouti
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Estonia
• Eswatini
• Fiji
• Finland
• France
• Gabon
• Gambia
• Georgia
• Germany
• Ghana
• Greece
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Guinea
• Guyana
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Kiribati
• Kuwait
• Kyrgyzstan
• Laos
• Latvia
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Macedonia
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Malaysia
• Mali
• Malta
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Micronesia
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Montenegro
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Myanmar
• Namibia
• Nauru
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua
• Niger
• Norway
• Oman
• Palau
• Palestine
• Panama
• Papua New Guinea
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Romania
• Russia
• Rwanda
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Samoa
• San Marino
• Saudi Arabia
• Senegal
• Serbia
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Solomon Islands
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• Suriname
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Tajikistan
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Timor-Leste
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Vatican City
• Venezuela
• Vietnam
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

If your country of citizenship is not listed above, apply for a standard embassy visa to enter India.

India e-Visa Requirements

For a successful Indian visa application, travelers are encouraged to gather all the required documents beforehand.

All applicants, regardless of the planned activities in India, must have:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months from the travel date
• Formal face photograph of the applicant

Supporting documentation, which differs based on the travel purpose, may include:

• Sufficient funds for the stay in India
• Business card copy from the cooperating company
• Invitation letter from the hospital/event organizer/cooperating company
• Political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs in India
• Tickets for a return/onward journey
• Visa to the destination country or Applicant's passport issued by the destination country

If more documents are required to process the application, travelers will be informed about it by our visa experts via email.

What is the India e-Visa?

The India e-Visa is an electronic document that simplifies formalities by allowing travelers to apply for a visa online and permits short-term entry to India.

To obtain an Indian online visa, applicants must fill out the suitable form and upload the necessary documents.

After the fee payment, the visa will be processed and soon delivered to the traveler's email address.

It can all be done via the Passporta platform, where we aim to make the application as easy as possible. This way, travelers don't have to worry about visa formalities.

Before traveling to India, it's mandatory to print out the electronic visa.

The Indian government offers several types of electronic visas, which differ in terms of permitted activities, visa validity, number of entries, and granted stay.

For example, the Indian e-Visa for short-term tourism is valid for 4 months from the date of issue and permits multiple visits.

How to Apply for an India e-Visa?

The application process to obtain the Indian e-Visa with Passporta is quite simple – as long as the traveler has all the required documents, it should be problem-free.

1. Complete the application form – use personal and passport details.
2. Answer questions about travel plans – provide the visit purpose.
3. Upload the documentation – submit the required PDF/JPG files.
4. Double-check the form – make sure it's free of spelling errors.
5. Cover the visa service fee – use a credit card or an online platform.

The Indian government usually processes the applications in 3 business days. It's recommended to add a few days to this period for our visa specialists to check the forms.

The approved India e-Visa will be delivered to the applicant's email address in digital form and must be printed out before travel.

Entry Ports

Only selected ports of entry approve visitors with Indian electronic visas. It's best to make sure to travel through them to enter India without trouble.

Airports:

• Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
• Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
• Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
• Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
• Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
• Calicut Airport (CCJ)
• Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
• Chennai Airport (MAA)
• Cochin Airport (COK)
• Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
• Delhi Airport (DEL)
• Gaya Airport (GAY)
• Goa Dabolim Airport (GOI)
• Goa Mopa Airport (GOX)
• Guwahati Airport (GAU)
• Hyderabad Airport (HYD)
• Indore Airport (IDR)
• Jaipur Airport (JAI)
• Kannur Airport (CNN)
• Kolkata Airport (CCU)
• Lucknow Airport (LKO)
• Madurai Airport (IXM)
• Mangalore Airport (IXE)
• Mumbai Airport (BOM)
• Nagpur Airport (NAG)
• Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
• Pune Airport (PNQ)
• Surat Airport (STV)
• Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ)
• Thiruvananthapuram Airport (TRV)
• Varanasi Airport (VNS)
• Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
• Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)

Seaports:

• Agatti
• Alang
• Bedi Bandar
• Bhavnagar
• Calicut
• Chennai
• Cochin
• Cuddalore
• Dhamra
• Goa
• Hazira
• Kakinada
• Kamarajar
• Kandla
• Kattupalli
• Kollam
• Kolkata
• Krishnapatnam
• Mangalore
• Mandvi
• Mumbai
• Mundra
• Nagapattinam
• Nhava Sheva
• Paradeep
• Pipavav
• Porbandar
• Port Blair
• Tuticorin
• Vallarpadam
• Visakhapatnam
• Vizhinjam
• Vizhinjam International

Landports:

• Darranga
• Jogbani
• Raxaul
• Rupaidiha

Indian e-Visa Validity and Stay

In regard to the Indian e-Visa validity period, permitted stay, and number of entries, different rules apply based on the travel purpose:

• Tourism (30 days) – multiple entries, valid to use for 4 months from the issuing date, grants 30 days of stay in India.
• Transit – double entries, valid to use for 4 months from the issuing date only for the purpose of traveling through India to a different destination.
• Tourism (1 year) – multiple entries, valid for 1 year from the date of visa issue, permits up to 180 days of stay in total.
• Tourism (5 years) – multiple entries, valid for 5 years from the date of visa issue, permits up to 180 days of stay per year.
• Business – multiple entries, valid for 1 year from the date of visa issue, permits up to 180 days of stay per stay.
• Conference – single entry, valid for 4 months from the date of issue, allows a total stay of 30 days.
• Ayurveda – triple entry, valid for 4 months from the date of visa issue, permits up to 60 days of stay.
• Medical – triple entry, valid for 4 months from the date of visa issue, permits up to 60 days of stay.
• Medical Attendant – triple entry, valid for 4 months from the date of visa issue, permits up to 60 days of stay.

All these details will be provided on the approved electronic visa, so visitors should check if the validity and stay information match their travel itinerary.

Indian e-Visa – Processing Time

The standard waiting time for Indian e-Visa approval is 3 business days. However, sometimes, it may take longer for the immigration officers to process the application.

It's best not to apply last minute and complete the procedure even one or two weeks before the planned travel date.

Sample of an India e-Visa

A sample Indian e-Visa is available below, allowing applicants to preview the appearance of their approved travel permit.

Indian Visa Rejection Reasons

The most common reasons why applicants face visa rejections are inaccurate documentation, incorrect information, and previous visa violations.

By choosing our visa service, travelers can rest assured that their applications and uploaded documents are verified by our experts.

Why Choose Us?

With Passporta, you can be sure that the India e-Visa application process is safe and straightforward.

• Trusted company – Nearly 10 years of experience.
• Application verification – Our experts ensure the forms are completed correctly.
• Information security – Your personal and payment data is properly protected.
• Simple procedure – The application on our website is easy to complete.
• Professional assistance – Our support team is always ready to provide help.

By choosing Passporta, you can easily get your India visa online and focus on the trip while we handle the formalities!

FAQs

• Do I need the India e-Visa?

  You can easily access this information by selecting your nationality in our eligibility checker available at the top of the website.

• How long is a 30-day tourist visa to India valid?

  The 30-day Indian e-Visa is valid for 4 months from the date of issue and allows multiple entries.

• Do I need the e-Visa to transit through India?

  Yes, Indian authorities require all travelers transiting through India to hold an appropriate entry permit, regardless of the length of their layover.

• I am an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI Card holder). Do I need a visa for India?

  If you hold the OCI card, you do not need to apply for an eVisa. The OCI Card works as a lifelong multiple-entry visa for India. Do remember that you still need to carry a valid foreign passport in order to enter India.

• How long does it take to process an India e-Visa?

  The Indian officials usually process visa applications within 3-5 business days. It is always best to apply well in advance.

• Do I need to provide a confirmed hotel reservation and flight tickets to obtain an India e-Visa?

  For tourist, business, or conference e-Visas, you are not required to upload proof of accommodation or flight bookings during the application process. However, when applying for a transit e-Visa, you must provide a flight ticket that clearly shows the full details of your transit itinerary through India.

• Can I travel to India if I have a valid visa assigned to my old passport?

  Yes, you may travel with both your old passport containing the valid visa and your new passport. It is essential to carry both your passports during the trip.

• How can I check the status of my application?

  To check the status of your application, you need a Passporta account. Please use this link to log in to your existing profile or create a new one.

• My application status shows “Finished” – where is my e-Visa?

  Once your application status shows "Finished", the e-Visa will be sent to your email address as a PDF attachment. Please check your inbox. Remember to check your SPAM or junk folder as well.

• How will I receive my e-Visa after approval?

  Once approved, your e-Visa will be sent directly to the email address provided in the application form.

• What should I do if my e-Visa has been rejected?

  Unfortunately, the Immigration Office has determined that you do not meet the requirements for the India e-Visa. In this case, you should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of India to apply for a traditional visa.