India Tourist e-Visa

The India Tourist e-Visa is a digital travel authorization that allows eligible foreign nationals to enter India for tourism without visiting an embassy.
Two options are available:

• 365-day multiple-entry e-Visa, allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit (up to 180 days for citizens of Canada, Japan, the UK, and the US).

• 30-day double-entry e-Visa, allowing two entries within the 30-day validity period.

Eligibility depends on your nationality. Only citizens of approved countries may apply online.

To qualify, you must have:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.

• A return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for your stay.

• A separate passport for each traveler (no children on a parent’s passport).

Additional requirements for other categories:

• e-Business Visa: A business card or an invitation letter with full company details.

• e-Medical Visa: A certified letter from the Indian hospital or medical center providing treatment

Validity depends on the visa type:

• Tourist e-Visa (365-day): Valid for 1 year from the date of issue.

• Tourist e-Visa (30-day double-entry): Valid for 30 days from the date of entry.

• e-Business Visa: Valid for 1 year from approval.

• e-Medical Visa: Valid for 120 days, with 3 permitted entries.

Stay limits vary by visa type:

• 365-day Tourist e-Visa: Up to 90 days per entry (180 days for Canada, Japan, the UK, and the US).

• 30-day Tourist e-Visa: Up to 30 total days across two entries.

• e-Business Visa: Up to 180 days per visit.

• e-Medical Visa: Up to 60 days total, across 3 entries.

Yes. With an approved e-Visa, you cannot:

• Work or seek employment

• Study long-term

• Overstay beyond the permitted duration

You must comply with all visa conditions during your visit.

You should apply at least 4 days before your travel date.
However, submitting your application one week in advance is recommended to avoid delays.

A business card includes the details of the Indian company you will be working with, such as:

• Company name

• Address

• Contact number

You may upload either a business card or an invitation letter containing the same details.

No.
The e-Business Visa permits short-term business activities for eligible travelers.

In contrast, the Indian Investor Visa:

• Is valid for 10 years

• Grants permanent residency

• Requires a minimum investment of 100 million INR (approx. US $1.5 million) in an Indian enterprise

These are separate visa categories with different requirements and benefits.

You may enter India with an e-Visa through 30 approved airports and 5 seaports:

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

Authorized Seaports:
Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai.

Cruise passengers may only enter through these 5 designated seaports. Arriving at any other seaport requires a traditional stamped visa.

You may exit India through any authorized Immigration Check Post (ICP).

You can apply for an India e-Visa (Tourist, Business, or e-Medical) entirely online. Complete the application with your personal and passport details, submit any required documents, and pay the fee. Once approved, the e-Visa will be sent via email — no visit to an embassy or consulate is needed.

To apply for an India e-Visa, you must have:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival.

• A color copy of your passport’s biographical page.

• A passport-style photo.

Additional requirements by visa type:

• e-Medical Visa: Letter from the Indian hospital where treatment will be received.

• e-Business Visa: Business card or invitation letter from the host company in India.

Most e-Visa applications are processed within 48–72 hours, though some may take up to 4 days.

Application windows:

• e-Tourist (1 year), e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, e-Conference: Apply at least 4 days before arrival.

• e-Tourist (30 days): Apply no more than 30 days before travel and at least 4 days prior to departure.

Yes, all eligible travelers, including minors, must have a separate e-Visa. Parents or guardians can submit the application on behalf of their children.

Note: Minors may obtain an e-Medical Visa if they are patients. A Medical Attendant e-Visa is not available for children.

Check all information carefully before submitting. If your e-Visa details do not match your passport, you may face delays or denied entry.

If you notice an error after submission, contact Customer Service immediately.

Yes. You must print at least one copy of your approved e-Visa to present at the port of entry in India. Keeping an extra copy with you during your stay is recommended.

The fee varies based on your nationality and visa type (Tourist, Business, or Medical).

Yes. The India e-Visa allows multiple entries depending on the type:

• Tourist e-Visa: Multiple-entry, valid for 90 days per visit.

• Double-entry Tourist Visa: Two entries for a total stay of 30 days.

• Business e-Visa: Multiple-entry, maximum stay of 180 days.

• Medical e-Visa: Three entries for a total stay of 60 days for treatment or accompanying a patient.

No. Once issued, Tourist, Business, or Medical e-Visas cannot be cancelled. They remain valid until the visa or associated passport expires.

No, travel or medical insurance is not required for approval.

Important: Travelers arriving in India within 6 days of departure from a yellow fever endemic country must present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.

You can track your application through your OVManager account. You will also receive email updates regarding your e-Visa status.

Yes. All documents submitted, including invitation letters and business cards, must be in English.

No. Travelers who remain within the airport transit area and do not pass through customs do not require an e-Visa.

No. Extensions are not permitted. However, you can reapply up to 2 times per calendar year.

Yes, but you must carry both the old passport with the e-Visa and your new passport. To avoid complications, it’s recommended to reapply with your updated passport details.

Yes. A letter from the participating hospital or medical center is required for e-Medical Visa approval.

Not strictly. You must provide either a business card or an invitation letter with details of your host company in India.

This health declaration form was mandatory for entry to India until November 22, 2023. It is no longer required for travel.