The government of India offers an effortless electronic visa system. India e-Visa can be obtained entirely online using any working device with an internet connection. Once approved, the necessary entry permit arrives at the applicant’s e-mail address in a PDF form.
Apply online and receive your Indian e-Visa within a maximum of 72 hours (3 business days) for 129 Euro. Filling the application form with the required data takes just a few minutes and can be done anywhere, anytime.
Read on to learn more about the available Indian visa types, how they differ from each other, and which one should you choose to suit your travel needs best!
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How many types of Indian e-Visa are there?
Travelers who wish to visit India have three options to choose from. Each one serves a different purpose of usage and differs in the permitted length of stay, number of visits, and the validity period.
No matter which visa type you should choose, please remember that your passport must stay valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned date of arrival in India.
Applicants can select an:
e-Tourist visa
The first visa type offered is a multiple-entry permit that stays valid for one year from issuing and allows numerous visits to India.
e-Tourist visa holders can stay in the country for a total amount of 90 days (three months) during the visa validity period.
This type of entry permit can be used for:
- making visits to your friends and family members residing in India
- sightseeing or exploring the country as a tourist
- going on a relaxing getaway/vacation in India
e-Business visa
The e-Business visa is also a multiple-entry permit that stays effective for one year (12 months) from the date of issue. However, the total number of days spent in India during the visa validity is 180 (6 months). Travelers can spend the whole 6 months in the country either at one go or spread across numerous visits.
Travelers can use the e-Business visa to:
- negotiate contracts
- handle any business affairs with Indian partners
- look for new cooperations opportunities
- attend business meetings/conferences
- take a business trip
e-Medical visa
Lastly, there is an electronic visa that serves for medical purposes. The e-Medical entry permit is a triple-entry permit that allows a total of 60 days spent in India (either as one 2-month visit or 3 visits of 60 days total). This visa type stays effective for 4 months from the date of issue.
With the e-Medical visa, travelers can undergo any kind of medical treatment in India.
Emergency visa to India
There is one additional visa type for all travelers who need almost immediate visa approval for emergency situations.
This visa type is processed within a day or less; however, the processing time may take up to 3 days. Please note! This is both a visa that can be obtained online, as well as on arrival.
In what cases can you apply for an emergency visa to India?
- death of a family member/loved one/someone close to you living in India
- any law-related issues that require your presence in the country
- illness of someone you know that is residing in India
- any other situations of an emergency that require your visit to the country
The emergency visa is also processed during the weekend, not only on regular business days. The quick approval is reflected in the visa price, which is a bit higher.
Please note! You may be asked to provide some additional supporting documents, besides your valid passport and the applicant’s digital face photo.
Apply for the emergency visa in urgent situations only!
e-Visa support team
All applicants who wish to apply online without visiting the Embassy of India can use our support’s team assistance!
We are available to all travelers via e-mail and phone to resolve any visa-related issues. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns!
If you are not sure what type of visa to India should you choose, our visa experts’ team can help which one to select to suit your needs best.