e-Visa for India

India e-visa: how does it work?

For traveling to India, you can apply for an electronic travel authorization - India eVisa. This digital travel authorization is also known as India eVisa or online visa, and like traditional visas for India, must be applied for before traveling.

The application process for India eVisa is completely digital. Currently, you can apply for India eVisa for travel, business, medical and conference purposes as well as for short-term study.

India eVisa features a fast online application process and offers various options, including multiple entry for some visa types and in-country extension options. Visa validity can be up to one year for certain categories. Biometric registration may be required upon arrival in India.

Apply for the right e-visa

India offers different types of e-Visa to facilitate tourists and business travelers to enter the country. These types of e-Visa are:

e-Visa Tourist

The e-Visa for tourists requires an online visa application prior to travel. With an e-Visa for tourists, you can visit India for tourism purposes for a maximum of 365 days. You can obtain an electronic tourist visa quickly and without paperwork. In addition, you need fewer application documents than with a regular visa.

We will be happy to apply for an e-Tourist visa for India for you. We only need the details of the purpose of the trip, which you can enter in our e-Visa Tourist application form for India.

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e-Visa Business

If you are planning to visit India on business, you can apply for an electronic business visa for India. It gives you access to the Indian economy. For example, you have the opportunity to acquire new customers, conclude contracts with business partners or market your products and services at a trade fair.

To apply for the e-Visa for business purposes for you, we need a few details from you, which you can easily enter in our application form.

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e-Visa Medical

Persons undergoing medical treatment in India can apply for a medical visa for India: the e-Medical Visa. The e-Visa for tourists is not sufficient. Only with the visa, also known as a medical visa in Germany, may medical services be used by Indian doctors and hospitals.

We would be happy to apply for an e-Medical Visa for India for you. Simply fill out our e-Visa Medical application form for India after placing your order.

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When can I apply for an e-visa for India?

India e-visa is an additional option for tourists, business travelers and visitors wishing to stay in India for medical purposes. It allows you to apply for an entry permit to enter the country electronically, but only if you are arriving by air or sea at one of the designated airports or seaports. If you are arriving by any other means of transportation, a regular tourist visa is required. Before entering the country, it is important to find out exactly what the requirements and regulations are for your chosen visa.

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Who can apply for e-visa for India?

Albania
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
East Timor
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Great Britain
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Niue
Norway
Oman
Palau
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Duration of validity and length of stay

Electronic visa to India
  • Purpose: short-term tourist trips, visiting friends/relatives, participation in yoga programs.
  • Frequency of entry: multiple entries
  • Period of stay: up to 90 days per visit (up to 180 days for some countries).
  • Visa validity period: 5 years, 1 year or 30 days (depends on visa type)

Entering India with an e-Visa

If you choose the electronic visa option for India, it is important to note that it is only available to travelers arriving at one of the designated airports or seaports. To help you plan your trip to India, we have compiled a list of designated airports and seaports where you can apply for an electronic visa.

Ahmedabad
Amritsar
Bagdogras
Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru
Calicut
Chandigarh
Chennai (sea and airport)
Cochin (seaport and airport)
Coimbatore
Delhi
Gaya
Goa (sea and airport)
Guwahati
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta
Lucknow
Mangalore (Sea and airport)
Mumbai (Sea and airport)
Nagpur
Pune
Tiruchirapalli
Trivandrum
Varanasi
Vishakhapatnam, also called Visakhapatnam or Vizag
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India visa costs: Calculate and book additional services with our visa calculator

The cost of an India visa can vary depending on the type of visa, the length of stay and the period of validity. To make it easier for you to plan your trip to India, buch-dein-visum.de offers a visa calculator that you can use to calculate all the costs for your India visa. This calculator takes into account the type of visa, the length of stay, the validity period and the processing time and also allows you to book additional services such as return shipping or express processing. With our visa calculator, you can quickly and easily calculate the cost of your India visa and plan your trip to India.

Documents required to obtain an e-visa for India

If you want to apply for an e-visa to India, it is important that you have all the necessary documents ready. To help you prepare for your trip to India, we have compiled a list of documents that you will need to provide when applying for an e-visa.

Once you have submitted your application, we will send you the full list of required documents along with your entry information.

Application form
Passport
Passport photo (scan)

Optional for business visas: letter of appointment from employer.

Frequently asked questions about e-visa to India

If you are planning a trip to India, you may have a lot of questions, especially if you decide to apply for an e-visa. To help you prepare for your trip, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions related to e-visa to India. Here you will find answers to questions about the application process, required documents, expiration dates, and other important topics. If you have other questions that are not answered here, please contact us so we can help you further.

How can I apply for an e-visa for India?

Applying for a visa to India has become even easier and more convenient as you can now apply completely online. You no longer need to go to the Indian consulate or embassy to apply. Once the visa is issued, it will be emailed to you and you can print it out immediately and take it with you on your trip. Say goodbye to long queues and paperwork - now you can apply for an India visa from the comfort of your home.

How long does it usually take to get an e-visa for India?

The processing time for an e-visa to India depends on the processing time selected and can range from 24 hours to 7 days. However, it is important to note that this is subject to approval by the Indian government and in some cases may take longer. To ensure that you receive your visa on time, we recommend applying as early as possible.

What does an e-visa to India look like and how is it delivered?

India's e-visa is provided electronically and is usually sent by email after a successful application. It contains information such as the traveler's name, visa validity period, visa type (e.g. tourist), number of entries allowed and maximum stay. It is usually in the form of a PDF document and must be printed before entering the country and presented upon arrival in India.

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