Getting prepared for holidays in India? Visas can often feel like a challenge, but there is no worry. This step to step Indian e Visa guide will help you in completing the process with ease. What is a visa? Visa is a document of permission that allows a non-resident of that country, to visit and is issued basis the rules set by the host country. The full form of VISA is Visitors International Stay Admission. A Passport is a required document that helps you for crossing international borders and a visa is the permission to enter a country for a purpose and duration.

e-Visa is granted by the Government of India to a foreigner / NRI whose purpose of visiting India is tourism, business, service employment, education, meet friends and family, attending a short term yoga learning programme, medical treatment and no other purpose/ activity. Before planning a trip to India, visitor must know how long it will take to get your visa which is a necessary document for your India tour. The processing time for Indian Visa is depends on the visa type. Tourist eVisas are usually ready within 3 working days if all your documents are correct. Type of e Visa India:

1. Tourist Visa ( 30 days/ 01 year / 05 years)
2. e-Business Visa
3. e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant
4. e-Conference visa

Eligible applicants of the mentioned countries/territories can apply online minimum 4 days in advance from the date of arrival. Application can be made as early as 120 days from date of arrival except for E- tourist visa (30 days), which can be applied for maximum 30 days in advance from date of arrival. If travellers or their spouses, parents, or grandparents wishing to travel to India, were born in Pakistan or ever held Pakistani nationality, they are not eligible for an Indian e-Visa. An urgent Visa may be granted, and applied for within a day or less for some unforeseen reasons like the death of a close relative, medical reasons or even some law issues that would require your presence in India.

Apply for Indian e Visa Online

An online form will appear on the system screen. In this form you need to enter all the necessary details like Name, Surname, DOB, Religion, City of Birth, Education Qualification, Personal Details, Passport Details, Address Details, Family Details, Occupation Details, Type of Visa, Date of Journey, and answer of some general questions. To visit the India, you can apply for Indian e-visa online through the official website following the link given below. Click Here

Document Required for Indian e Visa

The required document for the Indian visa is only a copy of the passport that you are travelling on and a passport-size clear photograph with white background. For travel to India on a regular/ E-Visa along with passport is mandatory.

E Visa India Fees

The e visa India fees can be paid using the different payment methods. The e tourist visa fees can be paid using VISA, MasterCard or American Express, PayPal payments. Another fast and easy payment option available to pay e Visa charges using your bank account’s online banking process. 30-day e-Tourist Visa (during July to March): US$25.00 30-day e-Tourist Visa (April to June): US$10.00 One year e-Tourist Visa: US$40.00 Five year e-Tourist Visa: US$80.00 All U.S. citizens require a valid passport and a valid Indian visa or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card to enter and exit India for any purpose. Entry to travellers with invalid documents or visa type would be denied.

List of Countries Eligible to Apply for E-Visa

Foreign nationals in India who are residing in India under various types of visas (e.g., tourist, employment, and student) require an exit permit if their visa has expired, or if they have overstayed their visa duration. The permit is mandatory to exit the country legally without facing any legal or deportation issues.