e-Visa India

To apply for an e-Visa 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.

The tourist e-Visa 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.

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

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 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.

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..

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.

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 "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 the 30 days prior to arrival in India.

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.

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.

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..

It is 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, 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.

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.

• 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.

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 Globalaccredited 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 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 [email protected].