e-Visa India 🇮🇳

To apply for an e-Visa for India, you must provide the following documents:

• Photocopy of passport valid at least 6 months after arrival
• Passport photo
• Business: business card
• Medical: hospital invitation
• Conference: political clearance

Other documents may be required depending on the reason for your trip to India.

The Tourist e-Visa cannot be extended or changed to other types of visa. This is indicated on the document. In this case, you'll need to contact your local immigration office to apply for a regular visa.

To apply for a new e-Visa, you'll need to be outside India. In fact, it requires activation at authorized immigration posts.

The cost of a 30-day tourist visa for India is approximately $25 in consular fees. This fee can be reduced by $15 during the low season, between April and June. There are different rates for different e-visas: tourism, business, medical.

For those wishing to apply for a visa themselves, please note that any errors on the visa application forms or incorrect completion of the form may result in the visa being refused or issued as an invalid visa. The Indian authorities never refund consular fees, even in the event of refusal.

It's an enduring legend: yes you can travel anywhere in India with an e-Visa.

However, some zones require additional registration, either locally or online(e-FRRO). This is also the case for a classic visa. Moderate additional fees apply. These areas include Sikkim, the Pakistan border, Leh, or the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

In general, the most common length-of-stay options for the India Tourist e-Visa are as follows:

1. 30-day double-entry e-Visa: you can stay in India for 30 days from the date of entry, with one or more authorized entries.
2. 1-year multiple-entry e-Visa: you can stay in India for 365 days from the date of issue, with one or more authorized entries.
3. 5-year multiple-entry e-Visa: you can stay in India for 5 years from the date of issue, with one or more authorized entries.

It is important to note that the duration of validity of the e-Visa India does not mean the total duration of your stay in India. The actual length of stay will depend on the purpose of your trip and any other conditions attached to your visa.

Currently, the average time to obtain an e-visa is ≈ 4 days. Travelers are advised to get in relatively early, especially during Indian holidays and high season.

There is no "exit date" indicated on e-Visas for India. There is an "expiry date", which is the date by which you must enter India to activate your e-Visa.

If you have taken out a 30-day e-Visa, the 30 days will start from the moment you pass through Indian immigration. A 30-day e-Visa can only be issued within the 30 days prior to arrival in India.

There are 3 visa-exempt nationalities in India: Bhutan, Nepal and Maldives. Pakistanis are strongly advised not to apply for an e-visa.

The e-Visa is free (no consular fees only) for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uruguay and Vanuatu.

Japanese, South Koreans and Emiratis can apply for a visa on arrival.

The India e-Visa is available to foreign travellers wishing to enter India for the following reasons:

1. Tourism: for vacations, family visits or leisure activities, trekking, yoga, ayurveda, cruises, etc.
2. Business: for business meetings, conferences, trade delegations, e-commerce activities, etc.
3. Medical: for medical care, treatment, consultations, etc.
4. Humanitarian work and volunteering: for charitable activities, humanitarian missions, volunteer work, etc.

Authorized entry and exit points for the Indian e-Visa depend on the type of visa you have applied for. In general, authorized entry points include international airports and major seaports.

It's important to check the authorized exit points (many more than entry points, including land points) for your type of e-visa before planning your trip to India. You can find this information on the Indian embassy website or on dedicated websites.

Here are the visa photo requirements for India:

1. Size: The photo must measure 2 inches x 2 inches (51 mm x 51 mm).
2. Quality: The photo must be clear and sharp, without blemishes, scratches, shadows or other defects.
3. Background: The background should be white or light and uniform.
4. Expression: Your expression should be neutral, with your mouth closed and eyes open. Do not smile or make faces.
5. Position: Your head should be centered and tilted slightly forward. There should be a clear space around your head and shoulders.
6. Pixels: The photo must be in color and in high resolution. The minimum pixel requirement is 600 x 600.

Airlines and shipping companies require a printed document in order to verify data and board the plane. Once in India, immigration officials will use the printed barcode to confuse travelers' data.

If you wish to submit your visa application online, you can do so directly on the Indian embassy's website, or on the website of a third-party agency accustomed to processing electronic visa applications. This option may be more convenient for most cases, and for those who prefer to manage the visa application process online and wish to avoid travel and queues.

If you prefer to submit your visa application in person, you can choose to go through VFS Global, accredited to receive paper visa applications in the passport. Crla concerns travelers with specific typologies: regular long stays, land entry, etc. Please note that processing may take longer in this case, as it is local.

The Indian Embassy in France is located in Paris, in the 17th arrondissement, at 15, rue Alfred Dehodencq, 75016 Paris. The telephone number is (+33) 1 40 50 70 70 and the fax number is 01 40 50 09 96. The embassy has a consular wing at 20 Rue Albéric Magnard, 75016 Paris. India has a consulate in Lyon, at 2 Rue Cavenne.

The Indian Embassy in Switzerland is located at 9, Rue de Valais 1202 Geneva; its telephone number is (+41) 22-906 8686 and fax - (+41) 22-906 8696. It is open from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm every day.

The Indian Embassy in Belgium is located at Chaussee de Vleurgat 217, 1050 Brussels. The telephone number is (+32) 2-640 9140 (+32) 2-645 1850 and the e-mail address is [email protected].