e-Visa India

Tourism / Business / Medical / Conference / NGO

Since 2015, an electronic visa issuance system has been in place for India, initially called «e-Tourist Visa» and later renamed «e-Visa», operational in several ports and airports in India. In 2019, e-Visas have become even more flexible, allowing stays of up to 90 days (Tourism) or 180 days (Business) in India.

By misnomer, it is also called "Visa on Arrival", even though the e-Visa must be applied for before boarding the plane to India, and no e-Visa is issued on the spot. It's all done online, so you don't have to send anything by post, and you don't have to go anywhere. Photocopies of the passport and a passport photo must be sent once the application has been completed and paid for. You will then receive a PDF travel authorization form, which you will need to print out and present at the airport of arrival, in order to have the final visa affixed to your passport and fingerprints taken.

The e-Visa is valid for applicants holding a passport valid for one year. valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival for each stay in India. No FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) registration is required for these e-Visas.

Please note that India raised its tariffs significantly in December 2025.

Start an India e-Visa application

Single fare of 39,00 € per traveler Excluding consular fees, if applicable

e-Tourist Visa 1 year

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Consular fees : 40 € See
Durée de séjour maximum : 3 months
Durée de validité : 12 months
Motifs de demande :
  • tourism
  • ngo
  • relative

e-Medical / e-Ayush Ayurveda (patient and companion)

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Consular fees : 75 € See
Durée de séjour maximum : 2 months
Durée de validité : 4 months
Motifs de demande :
  • medical
  • traditional-medicine

e-Business Visa

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Consular fees : 145 € See
Durée de séjour maximum : 6 months
Durée de validité : 12 months
Motifs de demande :
  • business

e-Conference Visa

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Consular fees : 75 € See
Durée de séjour maximum : 30 days
Durée de validité : 4 months
Motifs de demande :
  • conference

e-Tourist Visa 5 years

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Consular fees : 175 € See
Durée de séjour maximum : 3 months
Durée de validité : 5 years
Motifs de demande :
  • tourism
  • ngo
  • relative

e-Tourist Visa 30 days

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Consular fees : 9 € See
Durée de séjour maximum : 30 days
Durée de validité : 4 months
Motifs de demande :
  • tourism
  • ngo
  • relative

e-Transit Visa

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Consular fees : 20 € See
Durée de séjour maximum : 3 days
Durée de validité : 30 days
Motifs de demande :
  • transit

e-Mountain Visa

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Consular fees : 70 € See
Durée de séjour maximum : 6 months
Durée de validité : 6 months
Motifs de demande :
  • tourism

e-Arrival card

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Frais consulaires : Aucun See
Motifs de demande :
  • tourism
  • business
  • conference
  • student
  • relative
  • medical
  • religious
  • event
  • traditional-medicine

All French nationals wishing to travel outside the European Union must obtain a visa, in order to enter the desired territory legally. The visa, whether electronic or more traditional, is issued by the competent authorities of the country you wish to visit, and constitutes proof of authorization to visit that same country for a fixed period, generally set at 90 days.

If you're planning to visit India, you'll need to obtain an electronic visa before you even arrive.. An electronic visa issuance system was introduced in 2015 for India, to facilitate people's access to Indian territory via multiple entry points (ports and airports, and now a land point from Nepal in 2025: Raxaul).

In March 2019, e-Visas (or ETA: Electronic Advance Entry Authorization) for India gained in flexibility and now allow travelers to visit India for single-entry or multiple-entry stays and stay for up to 90 days at a time for tourism, and up to 180 days if it's a business trip. If you would like to apply for an e-Visa India, Visamundi can help you with your application, thanks to its expertise in handling visa applications from professionals and individuals. By completing the ETA India form available on our website, you can easily obtain your e-Visa for travel to India through our services.

What are the eligibility criteria for ETA India?

More than 190 nationalities are involved in ETA India. Only Nepal and Bhutan are completely visa-free. So if you're a French national, you'll have the same easy access to the ETA India as any other national from any other continent, with the exception of travellers of Pakistani origin, who may encounter difficulties in obtaining an e-Visa from the Indian authorities..

The ETA India is mainly issued for stays of tourism and business travelbut also for travel medical or to attend a conference as a researcher. The India e-Visa is available in several formulas, ETA Tourism, ETA Business, ETA Médical, ETA Conference, ETA Transit and finally the’ETA Mountaineering

  • L'ETA Tourism 30 days allows double entry and is valid for 4 months from the date of issue. It entitles the holder to stay in the country for 30 days. ETA Tourism 1 year allows multiple entries, and is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. It allows stays of up to 90 consecutive days / The’ETA tourism 5 years is a multiple-entry pass, valid for stays of up to 90 consecutive days and for 5 years from the date of issue.
  • L'ETA Business allows travelers to enjoy multiple stays for up to 180 days within one year from the date of issue of the electronic visa.
  • L'ETA Médical allows patients and accompanying persons to benefit from up to 3 entries for a maximum of 60 days of cumulative stays. From the date of issue of the electronic visa, you will have 120 days to enter India.
  • L'ETA e-Ayush Ayurveda allows patients and accompanying persons to benefit from up to 3 entries for a maximum cumulative stay of 60 days. From the date of issue of the e-visa, you will have 120 days to enter India.
  • L'ETA Conference allows a single entry into India for a maximum of 30 days. You will also have 120 days to enter India from the date of issue.
  • 🆕 The’ETA Transit authorizes 2 entries, for transits of up to 3 days each.
  • 🆕 The’ETA Mountaineering allows you to go mountain climbing and trekking

To be eligible for an e-Visa for India, you must have a passport from an authorized country with a validity of valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival for each stay in India. No FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) registration is required to obtain an e-Visa for India.. Your fingerprints will be taken directly on arrival by the relevant authorities, after the final visa has been affixed to your passport.

If you come from abroad, you will clear immigration at your first Indian airport, even if this is not your final destination in India. This is the one you will need to indicate on the application. Visas are not checked on domestic flights, and you can even use your e-Visa to travel anywhere in India (even to a non-eligible airport!) once you have made your first entry at an eligible airport.

Please note that you will be asked for your e-Visa when boarding your flight to India! You won't be able to get it on arrival. This is also where most travelers are rejected due to errors in their passport numbers... #truestory

How do I get an ETA India on Visamundi?

Compared to a traditional visa, an India e-Visa offers many advantages that make the visa application process easier. With our form, you can complete the entire process online, without having to make a trip to the’Embassy of India the nearest one to finalize your file.

To obtain your ETA for India, we suggest you fill in a comprehensive and intuitive application form on our website, which will make it much easier for you to complete your project. A photocopy of your passport and a passport photo need only be sent once the visa application has been completed and paid for. Once the Indian authorities have given their approval, we'll send you a travel authorization in electronic format (PDF), which you'll then need to print out and present on arrival at one of the possible entry points (port or airport).

Although the turnaround time for obtaining an ETA for India is quite fast, you will only be able to apply for an e-Visa if your trip takes place more than 5 days after your application. Please note that the validity period of the ETA for India only starts from the date of your arrival on Indian soil, and not as soon as the e-Visa is issued.

Tip Visamundi
Normally, the official website does not allow applications to be submitted less than 4 days before arrival in India. Contact our support team, we have the solution!

All the documents to be supplied to complete your application to obtain an ETA for India can be uploaded directly to your space, with no postal procedures required. Once you've completed the form, simply send us your documents so that we can check them before forwarding them to the Indian authorities.

The documents concerned are a photocopy of your passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in India, as well as a passport photo. For an e-Visa Business, you will need to send us a business cardand for a Medical e-Visa a hospital invitation where you need to be cared for.

How much does an e-Visa for India cost?

On our e-Visa application form for India, you'll find a clear and detailed price list, showing you the prices of the various ETA formulas available for entry into India. The price of an ETA for India will depend on the type of ETA you choose: Tourism ETA, Business ETA, Medical ETA or Conference, Transit or Mountaineering ETA. The prices quoted in our price list include the consular fees charged by the Indian authorities, as well as our service fees for the support we provide.

From April to the end of June, consular fees drop slightly (-15 USD) for the 30-day e-Visa only.. As a reminder, prices now vary greatly depending on nationality...

Arrival card for India: what you need to know

As of April 1, 2026, the Indian authorities have permanently abolished the paper disembarkation form distributed on the plane. The procedure for obtaining the arrival card has become 100% digital, requiring all foreign nationals to fill in their e-Arrival Card before their journey.

Who is eligible for the e-Arrival Card India?

The obligation to hold a e-Arrival Card applies to all international travelers entering India, must be submitted within 72 hours of arrival. All foreign nationals, regardless of the reason for their stay (tourism, business, study or medical care), as well as holders of a OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India). 

No international passenger can now bypass this digital disembarkation formality.

For transit passengers do not leave the international airport zone and do not have to pass through immigration controls, they are not subject to the e-Arrival card India. 

What information do I need to apply for an e-Arrival Card India?

To ensure that you fill in the form correctly and avoid any session expiry on the official portal, we recommend that you gather all your documents in advance. 

Entering the e-Arrival Card You'll need to fill in your identity details (passport and visa/OCI number), as well as the logistical details of your stay. Keep your flight number and the’full address of your first accommodation in India (hotel or host). 

Rigorous data entry, in line with your travel documents, guarantees smooth passage through immigration control when you land.

How far in advance of my trip to India should I request my digital arrival card for India?

The form must be completed directly online within 72 hours of your arrival in India. Although this administrative procedure is completely free of charge, It requires rigorous input of your personal information and flight details in the 72 hours prior to landing.

When do you receive your e-Arrival Card India and when do you present it?

Once the online form has been successfully validated, a QR code confirmation is sent by e-mail. Visit digital arrival card is designed for single use, covering a single entry into India per trip. 

This invaluable document, which you can keep on your smartphone or print out, will be scanned at immigration checkpoints to facilitate your passage and officially validate your entry into the country.

Why entrust your process to Visamundi?

Visamundi can take care of the entire process independently of your visa application, or in addition to it. 

Although the government procedure is free of charge, it can be complex and stressful, not least because of the very short lead time. 72 hours before departure. By entrusting your process to Visamundi, You don't just have to fill in a form: you also benefit from our detailed verification the consistency of your data (passport, visa, flights) to eliminate any risk of rejection on arrival by the Customer Service team. 

No need to keep an eye on the calendar: we'll accept your application today and submit it exactly when the legal slot opens.

What documents do I need to apply for an ETA for India?

To apply for an ETA for India, you must provide the following documents:

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

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

Can ETA India be extended?

The tourist ETA is not extendable, nor modifiable into other types of visa. This is indicated on the document. You will then need to contact the local immigration office to apply for a standard visa.

To apply for a new e-Visa, you will need to be outside India. It requires activation at authorized immigration posts.

Do I have to register with the FRRO on arrival in India?

There is no no need to register with FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) for these e-Visas, and fingerprints will be taken on arrival.

How much does a visa for India cost?

The cost of a 30-day tourist visa for India is approximately 25$ in consular fees, which can be reduced by 10$ during the low season, between April and June. There are different rates for different e-visas: tourism, business, medical, transit, or mountaineering.

For those who wish to apply for a visa themselves, please note that any error 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 do not reimburse never their consular fees, even in the event of refusal.

Can I visit the whole country with an Indian e-visa?

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

Just.., some zones require additional registrationto be carried out locally or online (e-FRRO). This is also the case for a classic visa. Moderate additional fees apply. These areas include Sikkim, the Pakistani border, Leh, or the Andaman & Nicobar Islands..

Are there any areas you can't visit with an ETA?

Travelers wishing to visit so-called "protected" or "restricted" areas must obtain additional permits, issued solely by the local authorities. These areas are located, in whole or in part, in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Lakshadweep Islands, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim or Uttaranchal. To consult the details of these zones and request a special permit (30$), click here.

Contrary to popular belief, the e-Visa does not limit areas to visit in India, compared with a conventional visa. In most cases, tour operators take these restrictions into account, so you don't need to obtain a special permit in addition to your e-Visa.In Ladakh/Leh, for example, group travel is tolerated without a permit.

How many days can I stay in India on a visa?

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

How long does it take to obtain an Indian visa?

Currently, the average time to obtain an electronic visa is approximately 5 days. Travelers are advised to apply relatively early, especially during Indian holidays and the high season.

The exit date indicated on my India visa is not correct. What should I do?

There is no "release date"This is indicated on e-Visas for India. It indicates a "expiration date"which corresponds to the date by which you must enter India to activate your e-visa.

If you have taken out a 30-day electronic visa, these 30 days start from the moment you pass through Indian immigration. A 30-day e-Visa can only be issued within 120 days prior to arrival in India.

Which nationalities are exempt from the India visa requirement?

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

The e-Visa is free of charge (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.

What types of stay are eligible for e-Visa India?

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

  • Tourism For vacations, family visits or leisure activities, trekking, yoga, ayurveda, cruises and more.
  • Business for business meetings, conferences, trade delegations, e-commerce activities, etc.
  • Medical for medical care, treatment, consultations, etc.
  • Humanitarian work and volunteering for charitable activities, humanitarian missions, volunteer work, etc.
  • Transit : with immigration clearance
  • Mountaineering : trekking or high peaks

What are the authorized entry and exit points?

The entry and exit points allowed for the Indian e-Visa depend on the type of visa you have applied for. Authorized points of entry generally include international airports and major seaports..

For entry points

✈ Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport
✈ Amritsar Raja Sansi International Airport
✈ Bagdogra Bagdogra airport
✈ Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore)
✈ Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport
✈ Calicut Kozhikode International Airport (Calicut)
✈ Cannanore Kannur International Airport
✈ Chandigarh Chandigarh International Airport
✈ Chennai Chennai International Airport (Madras)
⚓️ Chennai Chennai seaport (Madras)
✈ Coimbatore Coimbatore International Airport
✈ Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (New Delhi)
👣 Darranga Border from Bhutan
✈ Gaya Gaya airport
✈ Goa Dabolim International Airport
⚓️ Goa Mormugao seaport
✈ Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Borjhar International Airport
✈ Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
✈ Indore Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport
✈ Jaipur Jaipur Airport
👣 Jogbani Nepal-India land border
✈ Kochi Cochin International Airport
⚓️ Kochi Cochin seaport
✈ Kolkata Netaji-Subhash-Chandra-Bose International Airport (Calcutta)
⚓️ Kollam Port of Quilon
✈ Lucknow Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
✈ Madurai Madurai Airport
✈ Mangaluru Mangalore International Airport
⚓️ Mangaluru New Mangalore seaport
✈ Mopa Manohar International Airport (Mopa)
✈ Mumbai Chhatrapati-Shivaji International Airport (Bombay)
⚓️ Mumbai Mumbai seaport (Bombay)
✈ Nagpur Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
✈ Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport (Andaman Islands)
✈ Pune Pune Airport
👣 Raxaul Nepal-India border
✈ Surate Surate Airport
✈ Thiruvananthapuram Trivandrum International Airport
✈ Tiruchi Tiruchirappalli International Airport
✈ Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri airport (Benares)
✈ Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam airport
⚓️ Vizhinjam Vizhinjam International Port
⚓️ Gujarat: Alang, Bedi Bandar, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Hazira, Pipavav and Mandvi.
⚓️ Tamil Nadu: Cuddalore, Nagapattinam and Tuticorin.
⚓️ Andhra Pradesh Kakinada, Krishnapatnam
⚓️ Odisha Paradeep, Dhamra

For output points

Airports : Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kannur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, PortBlair, Pune, Srinagar, Surat, Tiruchirapalli, Tirupati, Trivandrum, Varanasi, Vijaiwada, Vishakhapatnam.

Land borders : Attari, Akhaura, Banbasa, Changrabandha, Dalu, Dawki, Dhalaighat, Gauriphanta, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Hili, Jaigaon, Jogbani, Kailashahar, Karimgang, Khowal, Lalgolaghat, Mahadipur, Mankachar, Moreh, Muhurighat, Radhikapur, Ragna, Ranigunj, Raxaul, Rupaidiha, Sabroom, Sonouli, Srimantapur, Sutarkandi, Phulbari, Kawarpuchia, Zorinpuri, Zokhawthar.

Ports : Alang, Bedi Bunder, Bhavnagar, Calicut, Chennai, Cochin, ,Cuddalore, Kakinada, Kandla, Kolkata, Mandvi, Mormagoa, Mumbai, Nagapattinum, Nhava Sheva, Paradeep, Porbandar, Port Blair, Tuticorin, Vishakapatnam, New Mangalore, Vizhinjam, Agati and Minicoy Island Lakshdwip UT, Vallarpadam, Mundra, Krishnapatnam, Dhubri, Pandu, Nagaon, Karimganj, Kattupalli.

Railway stations Munabao Rail Check Post, Attari Rail Check Post, Gede Rail and Road Check Post, Haridaspur Rail Check Post, Chitpur Rail Check Post

How do I get an India visa photo up to standard?

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, free of blemishes, scratches, shadows or other defects.
  3. Background The background must be white or light and uniform.
  4. Expression Your expression should be neutral, with your mouth closed and eyes open. Don't 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.

Should you print your ETA for India?

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 have completed the process on the official website, please go to https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/StatusEnquiry to download it.

Deciphering a visa for India

  • Application Id Visa application number
  • Passport number Your passport number. Must respect what is written on the passport page containing the photo. This is what transport companies check.
  • Application status The status of the request. Must be GRANTED
  • ETA number Electronic visa number
  • Nationality Your nationality
  • Visa type : Always e-Visa
  • Service name The visa category, which usually includes many sub-categories that are not displayed.
  • No. of entries Number of authorized "inbound" immigration crossings
  • Date of issue of ETA Document edition date
  • Date of expiry of ETA Date until which you can enter India to "activate" your e-Visa
  • Activities permitted Authorized activities in India. Please note that the agent will undoubtedly ask you questions to confirm your reason for travel.

The appearance of the e-Visa has changed recently, but the information remains the same.

What is the address of the official Indian e-visa website?

The official e-Visa India website is https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Beware, it's only in English and may seem a bit "messy" at times.

Indian Embassy in France, Belgium or Switzerland

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 the following address 20 Rue Albéric Magnard, 75016 Paris. India has a consulate in Lyon, at the following address 2 Rue Cavenne.

The Indian Embassy in Switzerland is 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 info@indembassy.be.

Inde: mandatory and recommended vaccines

Mandatory vaccinations

  • Yellow fever

    Anyone (except infants up to 9 months old) arriving by air or sea from an area at risk of yellow fever transmission without proof of yellow fever vaccination is placed in isolation for up to 6 days.

  • Poliomyelitis

    Proof of oral polio vaccination at least 4 weeks prior to departure is required for domestic resident travelers from polio-endemic countries (Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan) and countries where poliovirus is circulating after importation (Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Syrian Arab Republic).

Recommended vaccines

  • Malaria

    Year-round transmission throughout the country in regions less than 2,000 m above sea level. - The states most at risk are those in the northeast, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka (excluding the city of Bangalore), Madhya Pradesh, Maharasthra (excluding the cities of Mumbai, Nagpur, Nasik and Pune), Orissa and West Bengal (excluding the city of Calcutta).- No risk in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim, and low transmission in the rest of the country.

  • Hepatitis A

  • Hepatitis B

    For long or repeated stays.

  • Rage

    In case of prolonged stay in isolation (children: as soon as they walk).

  • Typhoid fever

    In case of prolonged stay or in precarious hygienic conditions (children: from age 2)

  • Japanese encephalitis

    From the age of 2 months, for expatriates or those staying in rural areas during the transmission period.

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