📋 Overview
The India e-Visa program allows eligible travelers to obtain an India visa online without visiting an embassy or consulate. This page outlines all eligibility requirements for the India e-Visa.
Before applying, please review all requirements carefully to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for your intended visa category.
📋 General Requirements
To be eligible for an India e-Visa, you must meet the following general requirements:
- You must be traveling to India for tourism, business, or medical purposes
- You must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in India
- You must have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for entry and exit stamps
- You must have a return or onward journey ticket
- You must have sufficient funds to support your stay in India
- You must be entering India through an authorized port (airport, seaport, or land port)
🛂 Passport Requirements
- Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry into India
- Blank Pages: You need at least 2 blank pages for immigration stamps
- Condition: Your passport must be in good condition with no significant damage
- Photo: You must provide a recent passport-sized photo that meets India's specifications
Important: Passports that are damaged, expired, or have insufficient validity will result in application rejection.
🌍 Nationality Requirements
The India e-Visa is available to citizens of over 160 countries. Most countries are eligible, but some countries are excluded from the e-Visa program.
Citizens from the following countries are generally NOT eligible for e-Visa and must apply through regular visa channels:
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- Iraq
- Sudan
- Foreigners of Pakistani origin
- Stateless persons
Note: This list may change, and some exceptions may apply. Please verify your eligibility based on your current nationality and passport.
🎯 Purpose of Visit
The India e-Visa is available for three main purposes:
1. 🗺️ Tourist e-Visa
- Recreation and sightseeing
- Visiting friends and relatives
- Short duration yoga programs
- Casual business visits
2. 💼 Business e-Visa
- Business meetings
- Sales and business development
- Attending conferences, seminars, or workshops
- Establishing business contacts
- Not permitted for employment or long-term business activities
3. 🏥 Medical e-Visa
- Medical treatment in recognized hospitals
- Medical attendants accompanying patients
- Valid for medical emergencies and treatment
❌ Who is Not Eligible
You are NOT eligible for an India e-Visa if:
- You are a citizen of Pakistan or Afghanistan
- Your passport is valid for less than 6 months from arrival date
- You plan to stay in India for more than the allowed duration (varies by visa type)
- You are traveling for purposes other than tourism, business, or medical treatment
- You have been refused an India visa in the past without resolution
- You have a criminal record or security concerns
- You are entering India for employment or long-term residency