How to apply for Indian e-visa online ?
Planning a trip to India in 2025?
Then you're in the right place. In this video guide, I'll walk you through all the e-visa options you have in 2025 for your tourism or short business trips. We'll cover who can apply for the Indian e-visa, also known as the Indian ETA, how long it takes to get it, how to fill the application form, and more.
India offers different types of e-visas, all with fully online processes available to passport holders from over 150 countries traveling for tourism, business, or medical reasons. No embassy visits or paperwork are mainly required—just a quick application from your phone or computer.
Now, there are four main e-visa categories you can choose from:
- Tourist e-visa – comes in 30-day, one-year, and 5-year versions. The 30-day visa allows two entries and can't be extended, while both the one-year and 5-year visas let you come and go multiple times, staying up to 180 days per calendar year.
- Business e-visa – valid for one year with multiple entries and up to 180 days per visit.
- Conference e-visa – gives you a single entry and up to 30 days in the country.
- Medical e-visa – allows three entries over a 60-day period from your first arrival.
Most travelers receive their e-visa approval within 72 hours, but since applications open 30 to 120 days before travel and close 4 days beforehand, we recommend submitting yours as soon as you can before your flight.
If you use E-Visa, you'll get extra flexibility on timing, and it will queue your application, check all your details, and help avoid common pitfalls like blurry passport scans or one-letter typos that can turn into airport headaches. You’ll also have the option to apply with speedy processing times in case you need urgent assistance and to secure your visa on time.
If you plan to stay longer than 180 days on your 1-year visa, don't forget to register at a local FRRO office within 14 days of arrival. It's a quick visit and it keeps everything official. Also, remember some nationalities might need the yellow fever vaccination.
When your e-visa lands in your email inbox, it'll be a PDF showing your visa type, a unique 12-digit code, the issue date, and a granted status along with your personal details, photo, receipt, and a QR code for seamless entry. Print it or save it on your phone, as you will have to show it when you arrive.
One last thing: while having a visa granted is great, final entry to India is at the discretion of the border security officer. We recommend having your return ticket, hotel booking, or any other supporting documents ready just in case.
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