E-Visa (Electronic Travel Authorization – ETA)
The e-Visa is a paperless electronic authorization that permits foreign nationals to travel to India for tourism, business, medical treatment, conferences, or as medical attendants.
The entire process, including payment of fees, is conducted online, without the need to visit or contact the Embassy or Consulate. The e-Visa is processed and approved solely by the Immigration authorities in India.
Embassies and Consulates have no role in its issuance. For applying for a regular visa at the Consulate, please click here.
Application Guidelines:
- Applications must be submitted only through the official Government of India website:https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/. Complete information on the process is also available athttps://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html. The facility is available under five sub-categories: e-Tourist Visa, e-Business Visa, e-Medical Visa,
e-Medical Attendant Visa, and e-Conference Visa.
- Applicants must ensure that all particulars (including name and passport details) are correctly entered in the application form. The e-Visa is issued strictly on the basis of the information provided, and no corrections or modifications can be made once issued. In case of any error, applicants must reapply with the correct details. It is therefore essential to carefully review all entries before final submission.
- After completing the application and paying the requisite fee online via debit/credit card, applicants will receive the approved Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) by email. A printed copy of the ETA must be carried along with the passport while traveling to India, and presented to immigration authorities upon arrival at the airport.
- For clarifications, applicants may contact:
- Visitors to India are further advised to carry a Yellow Fever Vaccination Card (where applicable) and reminded that the use of satellite phones (e.g., Thuraya) is prohibited in India.
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