e-Tourist Visa (eTV)

Visitor Visa

India's e-Tourist Visa allows citizens of 160+ countries to visit India for tourism, recreation, sightseeing, visiting friends/relatives, and casual business. The entirely online process has made visiting India significantly easier.

Duration

30 days (single/double entry) or 1 year / 5 years (multiple entry)

Processing Time

3-5 business days (apply at least 4 days before travel)

Cost

$10-$80 depending on nationality and duration (Indian e-Visa fee varies by country)

Requirements

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from arrival date and 2 blank pages
Return or onward ticket
Sufficient funds for the stay in India
Not a restricted/protected nationality
No Pakistani origin or descent (separate visa process)

How to Apply

1
Visit the Indian e-Visa portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in
2
Click 'Apply here for e-Visa' and select 'e-Tourist Visa'
3
Fill in the online application form with personal, passport, and travel details
4
Upload passport photo and passport bio page scan in the specified format (JPEG, min 10KB)
5
Pay the e-Visa fee online via credit/debit card or PayPal
6
Receive an Application ID — check status online after 3-5 business days
7
Download and print the approved e-Visa (ETA) from the portal
8
Present the printed e-Visa at the designated Indian airport immigration counter on arrival

Documents Required

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages
Recent passport-size photograph (digital, JPEG format, 350x350 pixels minimum)
Scanned copy of passport bio page (JPEG/PDF format)
Return or onward flight ticket
Details of accommodation in India (hotel booking or host address)
Reference name and address in India
Credit/debit card for online fee payment

Popular For

touristsfamily visitorsyoga and wellness travelerscultural visitorsbusiness travelers

Apply on Official Website

Always verify current requirements on the official government website. Visa rules change frequently.

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