Due to increasing number of tourists in India Tourist e-Visa is in great demand. India offers Tourist e-Visa on arrival in India to make India Tours more convenient.
What is process of Tourist e-Visa for foreigners in India
Here are steps for e-Visa on arrival in India
- Apply online for e-Visa
- Payment through online debit-credit card
- Get ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
- Visit India with e-Visa
| Step |
Description |
| 1. Check Eligibility |
Visit the official e-Visa portal to check if your country is eligible for a tourist e-visa. |
| 2. Visit Official Website |
Access the Indian e-Visa portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. |
| 3. Fill Online Application |
- Select "e-Tourist Visa"
- Enter personal details
- Upload passport photo (JPEG)
- Upload passport bio page (PDF)
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| 4. Pay Visa Fee |
Visa fees vary by nationality. Payment is made online through secure payment gateways. |
| 5. Receive ETA |
Get your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via email within 72 hours. Print and carry it. |
| 6. Arrival in India |
Show ETA at immigration on arrival at any of the 28 approved airports or 5 seaports. Your passport will be stamped with an e-Visa. |
| 7. Validity |
- Valid for 30 days, 1 year, or 5 years
- Allows double/multiple entries
- Not extendable or convertible
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| 8. Important Tips |
- Apply at least 4–7 days in advance
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
- Carry a copy of your ETA while traveling
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Only visit Government of India website with address www.indianvisaonline.gov.in for any kind of service or clarification.
Who is eligible for e-Tourist Visa in India
- International Travelers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit, short duration medical treatment or casual business visits.
- Passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India.
- The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
- International Travelers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket.
- Person should be citizen of any of the countries for which India facilitates e-tourist visa
India offers e-Visa for citizens of which countries
e-Visa Facility is available for nationals of following countries/territories.
| Europe
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| Austria |
| Belgium |
Bosnia &
Herzegovina |
| Bulgaria |
| Croatia |
| Cyprus |
| Denmark |
| Ecuador |
| Estonia |
| Finland |
| France |
| Germany |
| Greece |
| Hungary |
| Iceland |
| Ireland |
| Italy |
| Latvia |
| Lesotho |
| Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania |
| Luxembourg |
| Malta |
| Moldova |
| Monaco |
| Montenegro |
| Netherlands |
| Norway |
| Poland |
| Portugal |
Republic of
Macedonia |
| Romania |
| San Marino Slovakia |
| Slovenia |
| Spain |
| Switzerland |
| Sweden |
| United Kingdom |
| Vatican City-Holy See |
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| Africa
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| Albania |
| Andorra |
| Angola |
| Anguilla |
| Botswana |
| Burundi |
Cameron Union
Republic |
| Cape Verde |
| Cote d'lvoire |
| Comoros |
| Costa Rica |
| Czech Republic |
| Djibouti |
Dominica Dominican
Republic |
| Eritrea |
| Gabon |
| Gambia |
| Ghana |
| Guinea |
| Kenya |
| Liberia |
| Madagascar |
| Malawi |
| Mauritius |
| Mozambique |
| Namibia |
| Niger Republic |
| Rwanda Senegal |
| Seychelles |
| Sierra Leone |
| South Africa |
| Swaziland |
| Tanzania |
| Zambia |
| Zimbabwe |
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| Asia
|
| Brunei |
| Cambodia |
| China |
China- SAR
Hongkong |
China- SAR
Macau |
| East Timor |
| Barbados |
| Georgia |
| Indonesia |
| Israel |
| Japan |
| Jordan |
| Laos |
| Malaysia |
| Mongolia |
| Myanmar |
| Oman |
| Philippines |
Republic of
Korea |
| Russia |
| Palestine |
| Serbia |
| Singapore |
| Sri Lanka |
| Taiwan |
| Tajikistan |
| Thailand |
| UAE |
| Uganda |
| Ukraine |
| Uzbekistan |
| Vietnam |
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| North America
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| Antigua & Barbuda |
| Aruba Bahamas |
| Belize |
| Canada |
| Cuba |
| Cayman Island |
| El Salvador |
| Guatemala |
| Grenada |
| Haiti |
| Honduras |
| Jamaica |
| Mexico |
| Montserrat |
| Nicaragua |
| Panama |
| Trinidad & Tobago |
| USA |
| Saint Kitts & Nevis |
| Saint Lucia |
Saint Vincent &
the Grenadines |
Turks & Caicos
Island |
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| Oceania
|
| Australia |
| Marshall Islands |
| Micronesia |
| Cook Islands |
| Fiji |
| New Zealand |
| Solomon Islands |
| Tonga |
| Kiribati |
| Nauru |
| Niue Island |
| Palau |
Papua New
Guinea |
| Samoa |
| Tuvalu |
| Vanuatu |
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| South America
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| Argentina |
| Brazil |
| Bolivia |
| Chile |
| Colombia |
| Guyana |
| Nicaragua |
| Paraguay |
| Peru |
| Suriname |
| Uruguay |
| Venezuela |
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