It can get a bit confusing at first how to apply for an Indian e-visa so I created this quick guide that will help you with each step of your application process.
Your nationality must be on the list of eligible countries for an e-visa. Nationals of Canada, Australia, United Kingdom and the United States are all eligible for e-visa.
Also you would need to upload the following documents –
Even though many websites or companies online might be offering electronic visa services, the official portal to apply is the Indian Visa Online portal.
To get your application started, you would need to provide the following details. Once you click submit you will be issued a temporary application ID.
You would also need to provide the following details for the Applicant –
For the passport details, the following information is required –
Once you submit, you will be able to upload the passport/photo and complete your application by making the payment.
It is recommended to go for 1 year duration if your plans are tentative, however if your flight is already scheduled for a short trip then you might just select 30 days period. If you select 30 days then you must apply for your visa a few days before your trip begins.
Please note that the visa validity period is 30 days from the date of arrival in India.
For most applicants, it would take about 1-2 days for the e-visa to be granted.
Here are some things to check before your arrival
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