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Who needs an India e-Visa

To provide a smooth travel experience while ensuring national security, India has instituted a the India e Visa. The introduction of the India e visa system has simplified the visa application process for short-term stays, although some nationalities might need to pursue traditional visas via local Indian embassies or consulates.

If you’re a foreigner planning to visit India for tourism, business, or medical, you’ll need to get an India e-Visa, unless you’re from one of the very few visa-exempt countries. Citizens of over 170 countries can apply for the India e-Visa online.

If you are of Indian origin and don’t have an OCI card, you’ll need a visitor visa. The Indian government only grants visas on arrival to a handful of countries. If you are not a citizen of one of the select few countries, you will need to apply for an eVisa or embassy visa before you travel to India.

Valid reasons to apply for an e-Visa for India

You can apply for a e visa for India, if you’re planning to:

• Visit family or friends
• Tourism and sightseeing
• Join a short yoga retreat
• Seek specific medical treatments
• Engage in business meetings
• Attend conferences

Even if you’re accompanying someone for medical reasons, you can easily apply for your Indian visa online.

Types of Indian e-Visas offered by Natvisa

Natvisa provides expedited processing for India Tourist, Business, and Medical e-Visas. Before we get started, here’s what you need to know there are five types of e-Visas for India:

• Tourist e Visa: This e visa type is the most popular amongst visitors.

You can use it for tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends or family, and attending short-term yoga programs.

30-day tourist e-Visa

• Entry Type: Double (2 entries are allowed on 30 day India visa)
• Application Period: Four (4) to Thirty (30) Days
• Validity: It is valid for 30 days from the date of entry in India. Please note that the Indian e-visa is issued for a duration of up to 60 days on a double entry e Tourist Visa (please refer to the section below).
• Fees: The fees for the 30-day visa vary depending on the month of application. It is 10 USD for April to June and 25 USD for July to March.
• Maximum Stay Upon Entry: 30 days

On a 30 Tourist eVisa for India, entry into the country must take place within 30 days of the day that the electronic travel authorization was approved. Remember, a continuous stay during each visit must not exceed 30 days.

Protected/Restricted and Cantonment Areas cannot be visited with an Indian e-Visa. At the time of travel, the applicant must have a copy of the electronic travel authorization with them.

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1-year tourist e-Visa

• Entry Type: Multiple Entries are allowed
• Application Period: Applicants can submit their application 120 days before the planned date of arrival in India.
• Validity: 365 days
• Fees: 40 USD
• Maximum Stay Per Entry: 180 days in a calendar year

There is a 12-month tourist visa, popularly known as 1 year India tourist e visa. The 1 Year e-Visa allows multiple entries. Visitors can enter the country multiple times during its validity.

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5-year tourist e-Visa

• Entry Type: Multiple entries are allowed
• Application Period: Apply 7 days before departure.
• Validity: 5 years
• Fees: 80 USD
• Maximum Stay: The maximum stay on a 5-year India Tourist eVisa is 90 days per visit.

The 5 Year India Tourist e-visa, which is also a multiple entry visa, is the third category of electronic visa for tourism purposes.

Citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan are allowed to stay in India for up to 180 days per visit on a 5-year India Tourist eVisa.

Business e Visa

This eVisa is for people who need to travel to India for business purposes, such as meetings, seminars, and negotiations.

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Additional e-Visa types

• Medical e Visa: An electronic visa for medical purposes is available for people who need to travel to India for medical treatment, including treatment under Indian systems of medicine.
• Medical Attendant e Visa: This online visa to India is for people who need to accompany a person who has an Indian Medical e visa.
• Conference e Visa: This visa is for people who need to attend a conference in India.

Except for India e-Conference visa holders, you can combine activities allowed under the above categories. If you’ve obtained an e-Conference visa can merge only with Indian e-Tourist visa activities, which has a 30-day validity.

Indian E-Visas come in various categories, validity periods, and fees, which can differ for specific nationalities.

Starting your India e-Visa application

Now that you are a bit more familiar with the e visa for India, its time to get the application started. The process has been made simple by our easy to use online forms.

All you will need is 10 minutes of your time and your travel documents. We will handle the rest!

What you’ll need to apply for an India e-Visa

Documents Required for India e visa are listed below:

• You must upload a recent front-facing photograph with a white background. Applying with Natvisa? Don’t worry! We will resize and format the images for you. We accept all file types and up to 10 MB.
• A photocopy of your passport containing personal details such as your name, date of birth, nationality, and expiry date.
• You will also need to upload one additional document, depending on the type of Indian e-Visa you are applying for (letter of invitation, MHA clearance certificate, etc.)

Your application may be rejected if the uploaded documents and photograph are not clear or do not meet the specifications.

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Best time to apply

We can expedite your India e visa as fast as two days, and can take your application as far pit as 6 months! One of the many benefits of getting your India e visa through Natvisa.

Please note that it is always best to apply for your e-Visa for India as early as possible, in case there are any delays in processing your application.

Electronic vs. consular visa

You can choose between two types of tourist visas offered by India: the electronic visa and the consular visa. The primary difference between an India e visa and a regular paper visa is the method of application, purpose of visit and how its issued.

An e-visa for India is electronic and applied online, while a regular paper visa involves direct interaction with an Indian embassy or consulate visa. Remember, almost all countries can apply for an Indian embassy visa. Regular paper visas can be applied at the nearest Indian diplomatic mission.

India’s e-Tourist visa rules

• The Indian e-Visa is non-extendable, non-convertible. It’s a one-time deal: you can’t extend or change its purpose.
• There are places you can’t visit with it, like Protected, Restricted, or Cantonment Areas.
• Minors need to get their own e visa to visit India.
• You need an e visa for cruise ship arrivals.

It’s important to note that tourists cannot simply "renew" an e-Visa while in India. You’d need to approach the local Foreigners Regional Registration Office (F.R.R.O) for that.

Remember, while the F.R.R.O can help with visa matters, they still follow specific rules and procedures. Always be informed and plan ahead with us!

Who cannot apply for an Indian e-Visa

Unfortunately, you cannot apply for an Indian e visa if you:

• Are a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, China, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, or Nepal.
• Are a diplomatic or official passport holder.
• Have been previously deported from India.
• Have a criminal record.

Natvisa recommends contacting the nearest Indian embassy if you are ineligible to apply for India e-Visa. Good luck!

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