1. Why should I get an Indian tourist e-Visa?
You must get an Indian tourist e-Visa for entering the Indian Territory.
2. What is the validity period of an Indian tourist e-Visa?
The e-Visa once issued is valid for one year from the date of issue. Hence you cannot enter India with an e-Visa which is given more than one year before the current time.
3. What are all needed to obtain an Indian tourist e-Visa?
Your passport’s digital copy (PDF format), digital passport picture (JPEG format) and a credit/debit card or a PayPal account are all that is needed.
4. How many entries are allowed for an Indian tourist e-Visa?
At present, there are no such limitations. You can make multiple entries using the provided e-Visa.
5. Is Indian tourist e-Visa applicable for entry at any point in India?
No. Currently, entry through the following airports is only allowed: Ahmadabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra,
Bengaluru, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum and Varanasi.
Also, visitor entry through seaports is possible through Cochin, Goa and Mangalore.
6. Should I be vaccinated against Yellow fever for visiting India?
Yes. The Indian immigration department will require proof of yellow fever vaccination if the nation of the visitor possesses a risk of yellow fever.
7. Is Indian tourist e-Visa mandatory for transiting through India?
Not necessary if you are only transiting through India and you will not go through customs or leave the transit area.
8. What is the ideal time for applying for an Indian tourist e-Visa?
As per Indian government norms, you must apply for an e-Visa 120 days before your intended arrival
date. However, Indian e-Visa can be applied for at any time. It is a good practice to apply at least four
days before arrival for facilitating smooth visa processing.
9. What is the permitted frequency for applying for an Indian tourist e-Visa?
Currently, you are allowed to apply for two e-Visas in a single calendar year.
10. What are all the necessary documents for applying for an Indian business e-Visa?
Your passport’s digital copy (PDF format), digital passport picture (JPEG format), a business card copy (PDF format) and a credit/debit card or a Paypal account is all that is needed.
11. What are the designated entry and exit points to India applicable for an Indian business e-Visa?
Airports: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin,
Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi and Vishakhapatnam.
Seaports: Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai and Chennai.
Exit points: Any of the authorized Indian Immigration Check Posts.
12. Who is eligible for applying for an Indian medical e-Visa?
Indian medical e-Visa is granted to applicants whose sole purpose of travel is to obtain medical
treatment from a reputed or a well-recognized treatment centre or hospital in India.
13. What are the documents that are needed to be furnished to procure an Indian medical e-Visa?
Your passport’s digital copy (PDF format), digital passport picture (JPEG format), a hospital letter in their letterhead (PDF format) and a credit/debit card or a Paypal account is all that is needed.
14. When will an Indian Medical e-Visa expire?
Upon your arrival, the Indian medical e-Visa will be valid for sixty days.
15. How many entries are granted for a single medical e-Visa?
A maximum of three entries is allowed per medical e-Visa.
16. What are the conditions for uploading a photo in the Indian e-Visa application?
A digital photo is essential for an Indian e-Visa application. Also make sure that:
i. The width and height of the photo are precisely the same
ii. The picture contains the full face of the e-Visa applicant in the front view with the eyes wide open
iii. The head of the person is at the centre of the frame and covers everything from hair to the chin
iv. The background of the photo is of either white or light-coloured background
v. There are no shadows present either on the face or on the background
17. Can a refugee travel document be used to travel to India instead of a passport?
Not possible. All tourists must possess a valid passport to apply for an Indian e-Visa. Please contact your nearest Indian consulate for further assistance.
18. How much should I pay for receiving an Indian e-Visa?
Onlinevisa.in charges a nominal service fee of 34 USD for providing all types of e-Visas. Note that this charge is exclusive of the applicable government charges that may be involved in processing your e-Visa application.
19. My query is not listed here. Where can I get further clarification about my e-Visa process?
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