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Indian e-Visa
The electronic visa applied for online for a stay in India (tourism, business, medical, study, family…), without going to a consulate.
The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.
What this form is for
- Get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter India. Several categories exist: e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, e-Student, e-Family, e-Transit, etc.
- The e-Visa is only open to nationalities on the official list and is only valid through designated ports of entry.
Documents to have ready
- A digital photo and a scan of your passport's data page
- Documents for the chosen category (for example an invitation letter for an e-Business Visa)
- A bank card to pay online
Where to send it
Only on the official indianvisaonline.gov.in website. The ETA is emailed to you; print it and show it at immigration, where the visa is stamped in your passport.
Our tips
- Always download the latest version from the official site.
- Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there anything else to fill in before arriving?
- Yes: an electronic arrival card (e-Arrival card) must be completed online shortly before travel. It is not a visa, just an arrival declaration.
The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.