e-Tourist Visa for India

The India e-Tourist Visa is the most popular visa for travellers visiting India for a holiday, to meet family/friends, attend short courses like yoga or cooking classes, or for short-term volunteer work. The entire process is online, and most travellers receive their approved e-Visa by email within a few days. Just print it and carry it when you travel.

If you want a hassle-free and error-proof application, our experts can help prepare and review your file to avoid rejection or delays.

Types of e-Tourist Visa & Validity

  • 30-Day e-Tourist Visa: Valid for 30 days from date of entry, Double Entry allowed
  • 1-Year e-Tourist Visa: Valid for 365 days from date of issue, Multiple Entry, Max 180 days per calendar year
  • 5-Year e-Tourist Visa: Valid for 5 years from date of issue, Multiple Entry, Max 180 days per calendar year
Important
For 1-Year & 5-Year e-Tourist Visas, you can visit India multiple times, but cannot stay more than 180 days in a calendar year.

Who Should Apply for an e-Tourist Visa?

You should choose this visa if your travel purpose is:

  • Holiday / Tourism / Sightseeing
  • Visiting relatives or friends
  • Short-term Yoga programme
  • Short courses in arts, music, dance, cooking, languages, etc. (Less than 6 months, no diploma)
  • Short-term volunteer work (max 1 month, unpaid)

Documents Required

To apply for an India e-Tourist Visa, you will need:

  • Passport scan (bio-page, colour copy)
  • Passport-size photo (recent, white/light background, JPEG)
Tip
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival in India and must have 2 blank pages.

Processing Time & Fees

  • Standard Processing: 3–5 working days
  • Urgent / Express Options: Available

Government fees vary by nationality. Service fees apply.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Fill in your basic details online
  2. Upload passport and photo
  3. Make payment
  4. Visa is processed by experts & reviewed before submission
  5. Approved e-Visa is emailed to you
  6. Just print the e-Visa and carry it with your passport when you travel.

Important Rules & Restrictions

  • e-Visa is non-extendable & non-convertible
  • Not valid for activities like journalism, study, full-time employment or NGO work
  • Must enter via approved airports or seaports only
  • If you have a diplomatic/official passport or military background, apply for a regular visa

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