India Tourist e-Visa

Question 1

The India Tourist e-Visa is an online visa which allows eligible citizens to visit India for touristic purposes. There are two types of tourist visa depending on the lengths of stay: multiple-entry India online visa for a maximum stay of 90 consecutive days (citizens of Canada, Japan, the UK, and the US can stay up to 180 days), and double-entry tourist visa for a maximum stay of 30 days from the date of entry.

Answer

The India Tourist e-Visa is an online visa which allows eligible citizens to visit India for touristic purposes. There are two types of tourist visa depending on the lengths of stay: multiple-entry India online visa for a maximum stay of 90 consecutive days (citizens of Canada, Japan, the UK, and the US can stay up to 180 days), and double-entry tourist visa for a maximum stay of 30 days from the date of entry.

Question 2

You should have a passport valid at least 6 months from the Date of Arrival into the destination country.

You should have a return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient funds to cover your stay in India.

International travelers with Pakistani passports or of Pakistani origin must apply for a regular visa at India’s consulates.

Each individual applying for an eVisa must have a separate passport.

Answer

You should have a passport valid at least 6 months from the Date of Arrival into the destination country.

You should have a return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient funds to cover your stay in India.

International travelers with Pakistani passports or of Pakistani origin must apply for a regular visa at India’s consulates.

Each individual applying for an eVisa must have a separate passport.

Question 3

The multiple-entry India online visa for tourism is valid for 365 days from the date of issue. The double-entry tourist visa is valid to enter India for 30 days from issue. The e-Business Visa is also valid for 1 year from approval, while the Indian medical e-Visa is valid for a total of 120 days.

Answer

The multiple-entry India online visa for tourism is valid for 365 days from the date of issue. The double-entry tourist visa is valid to enter India for 30 days from issue. The e-Business Visa is also valid for 1 year from approval, while the Indian medical e-Visa is valid for a total of 120 days.

Question 4

By using the visa checker at the top of this page, you can check if you are eligible for an India e-Visa.

The top visitors to India with the e-Visa come from the following countries:

United States
Sri Lanka
Russian Federation
Canada
France
Australia
Germany
Japan
Singapore
Thailand

Answer

By using the visa checker at the top of this page, you can check if you are eligible for an India e-Visa.

The top visitors to India with the e-Visa come from the following countries:

United States
Sri Lanka
Russian Federation
Canada
France
Australia
Germany
Japan
Singapore
Thailand

Question 5

To apply online for an Indian visa, it is necessary to have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry. The passport must also contain at least 2 blank pages to receive entry/exit stamps.

Applicants are also required to provide a color passport-style photograph. Depending on the purpose of visit, it is necessary to upload the supporting documents to submit along with the India e-Visa application.

Those applying for a e-Business Visa are also required to supply a Business Card with details of the host company in India, while e-Medical Visa applicants must provide a certified letter from the Indian hospital or medical center supplying treatment.

Answer

To apply online for an Indian visa, it is necessary to have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry. The passport must also contain at least 2 blank pages to receive entry/exit stamps.

Applicants are also required to provide a color passport-style photograph. Depending on the purpose of visit, it is necessary to upload the supporting documents to submit along with the India e-Visa application.

Those applying for a e-Business Visa are also required to supply a Business Card with details of the host company in India, while e-Medical Visa applicants must provide a certified letter from the Indian hospital or medical center supplying treatment.

Question 6

The multiple-entry India e-Tourist visa online allows a maximum stay of 90 days in the country with each entry. However, citizens of Canada, Japan, the UK and the US can stay for up to 180 days.

The double-entry tourist visa allows a total stay of 30 days in India across 2 entries to the country.

The e-Business Visa permits a maximum stay of 180 days in India, and is also a multiple-entry visa, while the e e-Medical Visa allows the holder three (3) entries to India for a total stay of 60 days.

Answer

The multiple-entry India e-Tourist visa online allows a maximum stay of 90 days in the country with each entry. However, citizens of Canada, Japan, the UK and the US can stay for up to 180 days.

The double-entry tourist visa allows a total stay of 30 days in India across 2 entries to the country.

The e-Business Visa permits a maximum stay of 180 days in India, and is also a multiple-entry visa, while the e e-Medical Visa allows the holder three (3) entries to India for a total stay of 60 days.

Question 7

With an approved tourist, business or medical India online visa it is illegal to work, study, or stay in India for a period exceeding the indicated in the approved e-Visa.

However, those wishing to visit India for business purposes, or for medical treatment or as a medical companion, may also apply for an appropriate e-Visa.

Answer

With an approved tourist, business or medical India online visa it is illegal to work, study, or stay in India for a period exceeding the indicated in the approved e-Visa.

However, those wishing to visit India for business purposes, or for medical treatment or as a medical companion, may also apply for an appropriate e-Visa.

Question 8

Eligible citizens are required to apply for the India online visa for tourism, business, or medical travel at least 4 days before the intended date of entry in India. However, applicants are advised to apply at least 1 week in advance to avoid delays in processing or receiving the visa.

Answer

Eligible citizens are required to apply for the India online visa for tourism, business, or medical travel at least 4 days before the intended date of entry in India. However, applicants are advised to apply at least 1 week in advance to avoid delays in processing or receiving the visa.

Question 9

India tourist, business, or medical e-Visa holders may only enter India through one of the following authorized ports of entry.

29 Designated Airports: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Calicut, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kannur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam.

5 Designated Seaports: Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai.

Visitors arriving by cruise may only enter India with an e-Visa through the Cochin, Chennai Goa, Mumbai and Mangalore seaports. Travelers arriving by cruise to another seaport, must have a regular visa stamped inside their passport.

Travelers who wish to enter India by land or different sea or airports must have previously applied for and received a traditional consulate visa for India.

Travelers with the India online visa for tourism, business, or medical purposes are able to exit India through any authorized Immigration Check Post (ICP).

Answer

India tourist, business, or medical e-Visa holders may only enter India through one of the following authorized ports of entry.

29 Designated Airports: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Calicut, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kannur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam.

5 Designated Seaports: Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai.

Visitors arriving by cruise may only enter India with an e-Visa through the Cochin, Chennai Goa, Mumbai and Mangalore seaports. Travelers arriving by cruise to another seaport, must have a regular visa stamped inside their passport.

Travelers who wish to enter India by land or different sea or airports must have previously applied for and received a traditional consulate visa for India.

Travelers with the India online visa for tourism, business, or medical purposes are able to exit India through any authorized Immigration Check Post (ICP).

Question 10

No. The India e-Business Visa allows eligible citizens short stays to conduct business activities in India, including establishing a business venture in India, purchasing or selling industrial or commercial products, and recruitment purposes.

The investor visa for India is issued for an initial period of 10 years and grants the holder permanent residency status in India. To qualify for the investor visa, foreign citizens must be able to make an initial investment of at least 100 million rupees (US$1.5 million) in an Indian enterprise.

Answer

No. The India e-Business Visa allows eligible citizens short stays to conduct business activities in India, including establishing a business venture in India, purchasing or selling industrial or commercial products, and recruitment purposes.

The investor visa for India is issued for an initial period of 10 years and grants the holder permanent residency status in India. To qualify for the investor visa, foreign citizens must be able to make an initial investment of at least 100 million rupees (US$1.5 million) in an Indian enterprise.

Question 11

The India e-Business Visa allows the holder short-term stays for business activities, including the following:

To establish a business venture, or to explore options to set up a business venture in India
To travel to India to purchase/sell industrial or commercial products
To attend business meetings
For recruitment purposes

The restrictions of the India Online Business Visa indicates that holders of this visa are not allowed to obtain employment and work in India.

Answer

The India e-Business Visa allows the holder short-term stays for business activities, including the following:

To establish a business venture, or to explore options to set up a business venture in India
To travel to India to purchase/sell industrial or commercial products
To attend business meetings
For recruitment purposes

The restrictions of the India Online Business Visa indicates that holders of this visa are not allowed to obtain employment and work in India.

Question 12

You may apply online a minimum of 4 days in advance of the date of arrival with a window of 120 days. For example: If you are applying on September 1st then you can select arrival date from September 5th to January 2nd.

Answer

You may apply online a minimum of 4 days in advance of the date of arrival with a window of 120 days. For example: If you are applying on September 1st then you can select arrival date from September 5th to January 2nd.

Question 13

A business card is a card provided to you by the company you are working for. Another option for this requirement is uploading an invitation letter from the company in India including the company’s information, address, and phone number in India.

Answer

A business card is a card provided to you by the company you are working for. Another option for this requirement is uploading an invitation letter from the company in India including the company’s information, address, and phone number in India.

Question 14

The India medical online visa allows the holder to visit India for medical treatment, or to accompany a patient seeking medical treatment in India. A maximum of 2 companion applications is allowed for each patient. A Medical Attendant e-Visa is not available for minors.

Applicants may apply for a e-Medical Visa for India up to 2 times in a calendar year. The 3 entries allowed with each India medical visa must also all be within the same calendar year. The second, or second and third entry, must be within 60 days of the first entry to the country.

Holders of an India e-Medical Visa are not allowed to work in India, or stay in India for a period exceeding 60 days each visit.

Answer

The India medical online visa allows the holder to visit India for medical treatment, or to accompany a patient seeking medical treatment in India. A maximum of 2 companion applications is allowed for each patient. A Medical Attendant e-Visa is not available for minors.

Applicants may apply for a e-Medical Visa for India up to 2 times in a calendar year. The 3 entries allowed with each India medical visa must also all be within the same calendar year. The second, or second and third entry, must be within 60 days of the first entry to the country.

Holders of an India e-Medical Visa are not allowed to work in India, or stay in India for a period exceeding 60 days each visit.

Question 15

The treatment sought in India with the medical e-Visa includes, but is not limited to:

Neurosurgery
Heart surgery
Organ transplant
Joint replacement
Gene therapy
Plastic surgery

Answer

The treatment sought in India with the medical e-Visa includes, but is not limited to:

Neurosurgery
Heart surgery
Organ transplant
Joint replacement
Gene therapy
Plastic surgery

Question 16

Travelers are required to complete a simple online application with personal details and passport information to apply for an India tourist, business, or e-Medical Visa online, and receive the e-Visa via email, eliminating the need to go to an Embassy or Consulate to get a visa for India.

Answer

Travelers are required to complete a simple online application with personal details and passport information to apply for an India tourist, business, or e-Medical Visa online, and receive the e-Visa via email, eliminating the need to go to an Embassy or Consulate to get a visa for India.

Question 17

Applicants for the India e-Visa are required to have a passport valid for 6 months from the intended date of entry to India. Travelers must also provide a color copy of the passport biographical page, and a passport-style photograph. The additional documentation required differs depending on the purpose of visit.

Applicants for the Indian medical eVisa must also provide a letter from the Indian hospital where the treatment is to be received, while business eVisa applicants should supply a Business Card with details of the host company in India.

Answer

Applicants for the India e-Visa are required to have a passport valid for 6 months from the intended date of entry to India. Travelers must also provide a color copy of the passport biographical page, and a passport-style photograph. The additional documentation required differs depending on the purpose of visit.

Applicants for the Indian medical eVisa must also provide a letter from the Indian hospital where the treatment is to be received, while business eVisa applicants should supply a Business Card with details of the host company in India.

Question 18

The India e-Visa processing time takes 48-72 hours, however, some may take longer to process, up to 4 days.

For the e-Tourist Visa (1 year), e-Business Visa, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, and e-Conference visas, you may apply a minimum of 4 days before the date of arrival. Such an application can be made 120 days in advance of the proposed travel date.

For e-Tourist Visa (30 days), you may apply online a minimum of 4 days before the date of arrival. Such an application can be made 30 days in advance of the proposed travel date.

Answer

The India e-Visa processing time takes 48-72 hours, however, some may take longer to process, up to 4 days.

For the e-Tourist Visa (1 year), e-Business Visa, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, and e-Conference visas, you may apply a minimum of 4 days before the date of arrival. Such an application can be made 120 days in advance of the proposed travel date.

For e-Tourist Visa (30 days), you may apply online a minimum of 4 days before the date of arrival. Such an application can be made 30 days in advance of the proposed travel date.

Question 19

All eligible citizens, including minors, are required to apply for an India e-Visa.

The parent or guardian is required to submit a separate application on behalf of their child.

Answer

All eligible citizens, including minors, are required to apply for an India e-Visa.

The parent or guardian is required to submit a separate application on behalf of their child.

Question 20

When completing an India e-Visa tourist, business, or medical application it is necessary to double check all the information provided before submitting the online form. If the details on the India e-Visa do not match the passport or travel document used during the application, it may result in delays when boarding the aircraft or be refused entry into India.

Should there be a mistake on the application after its submission, applicants are required to contact our Customer Service Department for assistance as soon as possible.

Answer

When completing an India e-Visa tourist, business, or medical application it is necessary to double check all the information provided before submitting the online form. If the details on the India e-Visa do not match the passport or travel document used during the application, it may result in delays when boarding the aircraft or be refused entry into India.

Should there be a mistake on the application after its submission, applicants are required to contact our Customer Service Department for assistance as soon as possible.

Question 21

The India tourist, business, and medical e-Visa fee depends on the applicant’s nationality. The e-Visa is the most cost effective method, as it’s completely online.

Answer

The India tourist, business, and medical e-Visa fee depends on the applicant’s nationality. The e-Visa is the most cost effective method, as it’s completely online.

Question 22

Applicants are required to print at least 1 copy of the India e-Tourist, e-Medical, or e-Business Visa to present at the port of entry in India. Travelers are also advised to keep the printed copy of the India e-Visa for tourism, business or medical purposes on them at all times during the stay.

Answer

Applicants are required to print at least 1 copy of the India e-Tourist, e-Medical, or e-Business Visa to present at the port of entry in India. Travelers are also advised to keep the printed copy of the India e-Visa for tourism, business or medical purposes on them at all times during the stay.

Question 23

Yes. Minors are eligible for an India e-Medical Visa as long as they are the patients. A Medical Attendant e-Visa is not available for children.

Answer

Yes. Minors are eligible for an India e-Medical Visa as long as they are the patients. A Medical Attendant e-Visa is not available for children.

Question 24

Yes, the India tourist e-Visa allows for multiple entries since it is not a single entry visa.

The India e-Visa for tourism is a multiple entry travel authorization valid for a stay of 90 days per visit.

The double-entry tourist visa permits 2 entries to India for a total stay of 30 days.

The India e-Business Visa online is also a multiple-entry visa, and allows a maximum stay of 180 days in the country.

The Indian medical e-Visa allows the holder three (3) entries to India for a total stay of 60 days for medical treatment or as a companion of the patient.

Answer

Yes, the India tourist e-Visa allows for multiple entries since it is not a single entry visa.

The India e-Visa for tourism is a multiple entry travel authorization valid for a stay of 90 days per visit.

The double-entry tourist visa permits 2 entries to India for a total stay of 30 days.

The India e-Business Visa online is also a multiple-entry visa, and allows a maximum stay of 180 days in the country.

The Indian medical e-Visa allows the holder three (3) entries to India for a total stay of 60 days for medical treatment or as a companion of the patient.

Question 25

Travelers cannot cancel a tourist, medical, or e-Business Visa for India, and will continue to hold an India tourist, medical, or business e-Visa until it, or the corresponding passport, expires.

Answer

Travelers cannot cancel a tourist, medical, or e-Business Visa for India, and will continue to hold an India tourist, medical, or business e-Visa until it, or the corresponding passport, expires.

Question 26

No, travel or medical insurance is not an obligatory requirement to apply for an India online visa for tourism, business, or medical purposes.

All foreigners arriving in India within 6 days of departure from any yellow fever endemic country are required to possess an original copy of a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination.

Nationals of the following countries must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate at the port of entry to India to comply with International Health Regulations: Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Gabon, French Guiana, Gambia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Somalia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Togo, Tanzania, United Republic of Uganda, Venezuela.

Answer

No, travel or medical insurance is not an obligatory requirement to apply for an India online visa for tourism, business, or medical purposes.

All foreigners arriving in India within 6 days of departure from any yellow fever endemic country are required to possess an original copy of a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination.

Nationals of the following countries must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate at the port of entry to India to comply with International Health Regulations: Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Gabon, French Guiana, Gambia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Somalia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Togo, Tanzania, United Republic of Uganda, Venezuela.

Question 27

If you have applied for an India eVisa through this website, you can use your OVManager account to track the status of your application. Additionally, you will receive email updates about your application.

Answer

If you have applied for an India eVisa through this website, you can use your OVManager account to track the status of your application. Additionally, you will receive email updates about your application.

Question 28

Yes, all documents submitted in support of the e-Visa application, including Business cards, Invitation letters, etc., must be in the English language.

Answer

Yes, all documents submitted in support of the e-Visa application, including Business cards, Invitation letters, etc., must be in the English language.

Question 29

Travelers in transit who will not leave the airport transit area or go through customs while transiting through the country are not required to apply for a visa for India.

Answer

Travelers in transit who will not leave the airport transit area or go through customs while transiting through the country are not required to apply for a visa for India.

Question 30

No, an India visa extension is not possible. However, it is possible to apply for the India e-Visa up to 2 times per calendar year.

Answer

No, an India visa extension is not possible. However, it is possible to apply for the India e-Visa up to 2 times per calendar year.

Question 31

You may be allowed entry into India with the new passport even if e-Visa has been issued for the old passport with the condition that you must carry the new passport together with your old passport.

Answer

You may be allowed entry into India with the new passport even if e-Visa has been issued for the old passport with the condition that you must carry the new passport together with your old passport.

Question 32

Yes, an India medical visa invitation letter from the participating hospital or medical center is required for the e-Visa to be approved.

Answer

Yes, an India medical visa invitation letter from the participating hospital or medical center is required for the e-Visa to be approved.

Question 33

Applicants are not required to provide an Indian business visa letter or a invitacion indian business visa cover letter to obtain an India Business e-visa. However, they may do so if it is available. However, applicants are required to submit a Business Card with the details of the host company in India.

Answer

Applicants are not required to provide an Indian business visa letter or a invitacion indian business visa cover letter to obtain an India Business e-visa. However, they may do so if it is available. However, applicants are required to submit a Business Card with the details of the host company in India.

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