Apply for Indian e-Visa Online

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 30 days from the date of issue and permits two visits.

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!

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.

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:

• Tickets for a return/onward journey
• 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

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

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)
• Chennai Airport (MAA)
• Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
• Cochin Airport (COK)
• Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
• Delhi Airport (DEL)
• Gaya Airport (GAY)
• Goa Dabolim Airport (GOI)
• Goa Mopa (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)
• Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
• Trivandrum Airport (TRV)
• Varanasi Airport (VNS)
• Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)

Seaports:

• Chennai
• Cochin
• Goa
• Mangalore
• Mumbai

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) – double entries, valid for 30 days from the date of arrival in India.
• 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 in total.
• Conference – single entry, valid for 30 days from the date of arrival in India.
• Ayurveda – triple entry, valid for 60 days from the date of arrival in India.
• Medical – triple entry, valid for 60 days from the date of arrival in India.
• Medical Attendant – triple entry, valid for 60 days from the date of arrival in India.

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.

FAQs

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

  A transit visa is not required as long as you don't leave the airport's transit zone.

• Do children need an e-Visa to India?

  All visitors to India (except for the visa-exempt ones) must obtain a valid Indian visa for legal entry.

• How can I check my India e-Visa status?

  To find out the status of your India e-Visa using the Passporta website, either log in to the account you made during the application or use our visa status checker.

• Do I need to print my India e-Visa?

  Yes, all visa holders must print out the document for control upon arrival.

• What should I do if my India visa is rejected or not approved?

  It's best to contact our support team via telephone or email for assistance if your visa application is rejected.

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

  The Indian officials usually process visa applications within 3 business days.

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

  Once your Indian e-Visa is approved, it will be electronically linked to your passport, and you'll receive an email confirming the approval.

• Can I work in India with an e-Visa?

  No, the Indian e-Visa doesn't allow you to take up paid employment.

• How to correct mistakes in the Indian visa application form?

  Contact the support team as soon as possible to correct any errors on your application form.

• How long can I stay in India with an e-Visa?

  The time period you can stay in India with an online visa varies based on the obtained visa type and your travel plans.