India Official eVisa Guide 2026
INRequirements, processing times, required documents, and official application process.
1. Eligibility Overview
Open to passport holders from 165+ countries traveling for tourism, business, medical treatment, or conferences.
2. Required Documents Checklist
Passport copy with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages
Recent passport-sized photo with white background (JPEG format)
Yellow fever vaccination card (if arriving from endemic regions)
Proof of onward/return travel ticket
3. Step-by-Step Application Timeline
1
Apply Online
Visit the official Indian e-Visa portal and select your visa sub-category.
2
Fill Details & Upload File
Fill personal details, passport info, and upload photo and passport bio page.
3
Pay Online Fee
Pay online visa fee using SBI e-Pay or PayPal gateway.
4
Receive Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
ETA is sent to your registered email address within 72 hours.
4. Extension & Stay Rules
Indian e-Tourist visas are strictly non-extendable and non-convertible.
5. Common Rejection Causes
Photograph fails biometric specifications (wrong dimensions or background)
Incomplete passport bio page scan
Pakistani origin / dual nationality without declaring
6. Essential Travel Tips
Print your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) confirmation email.
Biometric details will be captured at immigration arrival ports.