About the e-Visa
Citizens of Venezuela, the Netherlands (including Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten) and many other countries can apply for an Indian e-Visa online. The e-Visa is sent by e-mail; carry a printout when you travel. Biometric details are taken on arrival in India.
- e-Tourist Visa — tourism, visiting friends or relatives, short yoga programmes
- e-Business Visa — business meetings and other activities allowed under a business visa
- e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant Visa — medical treatment in India, including Indian systems of medicine
- e-Conference Visa — attending conferences organised by Government bodies
Validity, number of entries, fees, eligible countries and the airports and seaports of entry change from time to time. Check the official website for the current rules before applying.
How to apply
- Apply only on the official website indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa.
- Apply at least 4 days before your arrival date.
- Upload your photograph and passport page, pay the fee online and note your application ID.
- Print the e-Visa (Electronic Travel Authorisation) you receive by e-mail and carry it with your passport.
24-hour e-Visa helpdesk: +91 11 2430 0666, e-mail indiatvoa[at]gov[dot]in.
Beware of fake websites
Many private websites pose as the official e-Visa site and charge extra fees. The Government of India’s only e-Visa website is indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Websites reported as unofficial include: evisatoindia.org.in, evisaindia.com, indianevisaservice.org, indianimmigration.org, indiaevisa.org, e-touristvisaindia.com, indianvisaonline.org.in.