India’s e-Visa scheme covers tourism, business and medical travel and is open to most nationalities, applied for entirely online.
Tourist e-Visas are available in 30-day, one-year and five-year validity options depending on the category.
Who needs this
Eligibility overview
Most foreign nationals need a visa for India. Eligible nationalities can use the e-Visa for short stays under the relevant category.
Documents required
What you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages
- Digital passport photo
- Passport bio-page scan
- Valid email address
Processing time
How long does it take?
e-Visas are typically processed within 3–5 working days; apply at least four days before travel.
Common mistakes
Why applications are refused
- Passport without two blank pages
- Photo not meeting specification
- Incorrect category for the trip purpose
Common questions
FAQs
Choose by purpose: tourist, business or medical. Our team can confirm the right category for your trip.