An India Tourist e‑Visa (or e‑Tourist Visa) is a digital travel authorization for visitors entering India for sightseeing, cultural experiences, or visiting friends and family—no need to visit an embassy or mailing documents. The official application portal is indianvisaonline.gov.in, not intermediary websites
Eligibility & Passport Conditions
Available to travelers from many countries globally—U.S., U.K., Canada, EU, Australia, Bangladesh (medical/attendant only), and more.
Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond entry date and contain two blank pages.
Applicants must upload a digital passport-style photo and a scan of the passport data page.
Children must have their own visas; minors require guardian documentation, passport copies, and consent letters.
Visa Types & Durations
30‑Day Double‑Entry e‑VisaValid for 30 days from arrival and allows two entries. Apply between 4–30 days before travel.
1‑Year Multiple‑Entry e‑VisaValid 365 days from grant; unlimited entries. Stay limit per visit: up to 180 days (for U.S., U.K., Canada) or 90 days for others. Apply 4–120 days before travel
5‑Year Multiple‑Entry e‑VisaValid for five years; visit limits same as 1-year visa.
Application Process
Apply online at the official site.
Upload your photo and passport scan.
Pay the visa fee online (fee varies with nationality, plus payment processing charge)
ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) will be emailed—print and carry it.
Present ETA and passport at immigration; visa will then be stamped in your passport.
Processing Time
Usually processed within 3 business days, but start at least 4 days ahead (longer in peak seasons) .
Entry & Exit Points
Entry: Valid at designated airports and seaports (28 airports, 5 seaports) Exit: Possible through any official immigration checkpoint in India
Extensions & Restrictions
Non‑extendable and non‑convertible: You cannot extend or change type while in India. To stay longer, you need to register with FRRO/FRO after 180 days (on business visas)
Allowed Activities
Tourism – sightseeing, cultural visits
Visiting friends and family
Short‑term yoga or cooking classes
Not permitted for work, long‑term study, business, journalism, volunteer work, or entry to restricted zones
Exemptions
Nepal and Bhutan citizens do not require a visa to enter India.
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