Apply for India Visa

Visa Type Cost (USD) Service Fee (USD) Number Of Entries Max Stay Validity Action
Transit eVisa
40 44 Double 3 days 30 Days Apply now
Tourist eVisa
25 44 Double 30 days 30 days Apply now
Tourist eVisa
40 44 Multiple 90 days 365 days Apply now
Tourist eVisa
200 44 Multiple 90 days 5 years Apply now
Production Investment eVisa
80 44 Multiple 30 days 180 Days Apply now
Mountaineering eVisa
80 44 Single 30 Days 180 Days Apply now
Medical eVisa
80 44 Triple 60 days 60 days Apply now
Medical Attendant eVisa
80 44 Triple 60 days 60 days Apply now
Film eVisa
120 44 Multiple 180 Days 1 year Apply now
Entry eVisa
80 44 Multiple 90 days 90 days Apply now
Conference eVisa
80 44 Single 30 days 30 days Apply now
Business eVisa
120 44 Multiple 180 days 365 days Apply now
Ayush eVisa
80 44 Triple 60 days 60 days Apply now
Ayush Attendant eVisa
80 44 Triple 60 days 60 days Apply now

India Travel Entry Options

Your entry option depends on your nationality, travel purpose, and stay duration. You may be eligible for:

  • India eVisa: If eligible, you can apply online and receive your approved eVisa before your trip.
  • Visa-Free Entry: Eligible nationalities can enter India without a visa for authorised purposes.
  • Regular Visa: This category belongs to nationalities who need to apply through an Indian embassy, consulate or high mission.

What Is an India eVisa?

The India eVisa is a digital travel authorisation that allows eligible travellers to visit India for approved purposes without applying for a traditional visa at an embassy. It is issued online before travel and is electronically linked to the traveller’s passport.

Sample of an Approved India eVisa

This is what an approved India eVisa looks like. It includes the traveller’s basic details, visa validity information, and conditions of entry:

India eVisa Types, Fees, and Validity

Choose your nationality in the tool above to explore the India eVisa options available to you, including fees, validity, permitted stay, and entry type.

Can I extend my India eVisa if I want to stay longer?

Yes, you can extend your India eVisa online. Contact the India eVisa support to know more about the process.

India e-Tourist Visa

Documents Required for India eVisa Application

All applicants for the India eVisa must provide the common required documents. Depending on the selected eVisa type and travel purpose, additional documents will also be required.

Common Documents Required for All eVisa Types

The documents below are required for every India eVisa application, regardless of the eVisa type or purpose of travel:

1. Applicant’s Passport Bio Page Scan

The scan must cover the entire passport bio page with no faded or blurred details.

Scan Of Passport Biopage

2. Applicant’s Digital Photograph

Upload a recent colour photo with the applicant’s full face visible.

Applicants Digital Photo Sample India Evisa

Additional Documents Required by eVisa Type

Submit the following additional documents required by your selected eVisa type and travel purpose.

For Transit eVisa

1. Confirmed Travel Ticket

Provide a confirmed flight ticket to travel booking clearly displaying:

  • Your arrival and departure dates for India
  • Passenger, booking and airline details

Confirmed Flight Ticket Sample

For Mountaineering eVisa

Clearance Letter from IMF

The Indian Mountaineering Foundation must issue this letter as an approval for your mountaineering or trekking expeditions in India.

Clearance Letter Sample

For Tourist eVisa

Based on your selected purpose of visit, submit the required Tourist eVisa documents listed below:

Selected Purpose: Voluntary Work for a Short Duration

1. Letter from the Inviting Organisation

The letter must be issued by the concerned organisation on its official letterhead.
It must clearly state the purpose and duration of your visit with other relevant details.

Sample Of Letter From Inviting Organisation

Selected Purpose: Short-Term Courses

1. Official Letter from Institution/Organisation/Hospital

Submit a valid letter from a relevant organisation on its letterhead confirming your course details and admission in India.

Official Letter From Institute Sample

For Production Investment eVisa

All purposes under the production investment eVisa share the same set of documents as follows:

1. Completed Employer Details Proforma

  • The proforma must be filled in English and contain the applicant’s current employer’s name and official company details.
Employer Details Proforma
Employer Details Proforma P2

2. Dispatch Letter from Current Employer

Your current employer issues the dispatch letter confirming the reason and duration of your visit to India.

Sample Of Dispatch Letter

3. Sponsorship Letter from Inviting Company

An official sponsorship letter from the host company supporting your visit to India.

For Medical eVisa

1. System-Generated Medical Invitation Letter

An authorised treating hospital or healthcare institution must issue this letter.
The letter must include:

  • Hospital and patient details
  • Diagnosis or recommended medical treatment
  • Authorised signatory

Medical Invitation Letter Sample

For Ayush eVisa

1. System-Generated Medical Invitation Letter

A treating AYUSH hospital or wellness centre must issue an AYUSH invitation letter.
The letter must include:

  • AYUSH specific treatment information
  • Patient, hospital and nodal officer’s details
  • Authorised signatory

Invitation Sample For Ayush Evisa

For Conference eVisa

Submit the following additional documents to support your India Conference eVisa application:

1. Invitation from the Organiser

Your event organiser must provide a formal invitation letter confirming your role and participation in a workshop, conference or a seminar.

India Invitation Letter Sample

2. MEA Political Clearance

Submit a political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the event.

Sample Of Mea Clearance Letter

3. Event Clearance from MHA

Provide an event clearance issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for attending the conference, seminar, or workshop.

Sample Of Event Clearance From Mha

For Business eVisa

For business applicants, the following documents are arranged according to their selected purpose of visit.

Purpose of Visit:

  • To set up industrial/business venture
  • Conducting tours
  • Sale/Purchase/Trade
  • Attend technical/business meetings
  • Participation in exhibitions, business/trade fairs
  • Expert/specialist in an ongoing project 
  • To recruit manpower

If you select any one of the above business purposes, you must submit the additional documents listed below:

1. Visiting Card Copy

Submit a scanned copy of your visiting card containing your personal and professional details.

Business Card Scan

2. Business Invitation Letter

Provide a business invitation letter. The letter must:

  • Be issued by an Indian organisation, company or a firm.
  • Be printed on the issuing entity’s official letterhead.
  • Mention the applicant’s name, purpose and duration of visit.
Business Invitation Letter Sample

Selected Purpose of Visit

Sports-related activity

1. Approval from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports must issue your approval letter to support your sports-related activities in India.

Approval From The Ministry

2. Invitation from Sports Federation/ Association in India

Official invitation letter from the concerned Indian Sports Federation or Association for the visit of foreign sports teams or sportsperson to India.

Invitation Letter From Sports Federation

Selected Purpose of Visit

To Join the Vessel

1. Sponsoring Letter from Shipping Agent

A sponsorship letter issued by an Indian Shipping Agent or a Foreign Agent in India, confirming support for the applicant’s vessel joining visit.

Sponsor Letter From Shipping Agent

2. Seaman’s Continuous Discharge Certificate Copy

Upload a clear scan of a valid Seaman’s Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC). It must clearly show:

  • Applicant’s photo, full name and nationality
  • CDC number, along with its issue and expiry dates
Scan Of Seamans Cdc

Selected Purpose of Visit

To Deliver Lectures Under Global Initiative for Academic Networks (GIAN)

1. GIAN Sanction Order Copy

  • A scan of the GIAN sanction order issued by the National Coordinating Institute, IIT Kharagpur, confirming the applicant’s participation in the programme.
Sanction Order Sample

2. Invitation from the Host Institute to the Foreign Faculty

  • Invitation letter issued by the host Indian institute to the foreign faculty member under the GIAN programme, mentioning the course details, financial support, and programme dates.
Invitation Letter From Indian Host Institute

3. Faculty Course Synopsis Copy

  • Faculty course synopsis containing the course title, outline, and details of the course to be conducted by the faculty member.

For India e-Miscellaneous Visa

1. Copy of Voter ID card or Indian Passport of Parent/Spouse

  • Provide any one of the following of your parent or spouse, who must be an Indian citizen:
    a) Voter ID Card    b) Indian Passport
Sample Of Indian Voter Id

2. Cancelled/Surrendered Indian Passport with Surrender Certificate

  • Submit a cancelled or surrendered Indian passport with the surrender certificate for applicants of Indian origin who surrendered their Indian passport in or after 2010.
Scan Of Surrendered Indian Passport

3. Parent/Spouse OCI Card Copy

  • Provide a scan of your parent’s or spouse’s OCI card, showing their name and nationality clearly, for applicants holding a valid OCI card.
Oci Card Sample

4. Birth/Marriage Certificate Copy

  • Upload any one of the following, as applicable:
    a) Birth Certificate    b) Marriage Certificate
Sample Of Marriage Certificate

For Film eVisa

The following documents are applicable for all purposes under the Film visa category:

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Clearance

A clearance letter issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting approving the proposed filming activities in India.

Film Shooting Intent Letter

A formal letter stating the intention to carry out film shooting in India.

The letter should include:

  • Details of the production schedule, including cast and crew visiting India for the shoot
  • Proposed filming locations
  • Details of any filming equipment being brought into India
  • Any other relevant information related to the shoot

Easy Application Steps

Apply for your India eVisa within minutes by following these steps:

Step 1

Select your nationality, eVisa category, and purpose of visit based on your travel requirements.

Step 2

Complete the India eVisa application form with the required information.

Step 3

Upload the necessary documents and pay the applicable eVisa fee.

Step 4

Receive your approved India eVisa by email. Download, print, and carry it with you while travelling.

Processing Options for India eVisa

Choose from these processing options for your India eVisa application according to your travel needs:

  • Normal Processing
    • Takes 4-6 Days for the application to be processed.
    • Cost: No additional charges
  • Urgent Processing
    • Gets the highest priority in the processing queue and takes 1-2 Days.
    • Cost: Additional US$ 99

Note: Urgent processing charges are separate and not included in the India eVisa fee or service charges.

Why Choose India eVisa?

  • Apply Online: Complete your application from anywhere without visiting an embassy or consulate.
  • Save Time: Enjoy a quicker and more convenient application process.
  • Easy Documentation: Submit required documents digitally with minimal paperwork.
  • Multiple Categories: Available for tourism, business, medical, and other approved visits.

Content Disclaimer: This information was last updated in October 2026. Verify details with relevant authorities, embassies, or airlines before travelling.