Visitors to
India can either apply for a
regular visa or an e-Visa.
The e-Visa hassle-free to obtain, although it's valid for a shorter duration.
Here's what you need to know about it. The Indian government has also widened
the scope of the visa scheme to include short duration medical treatment and
yoga courses, and casual business visits and conferences. Previously, these
required separate medical/student/business visas.
The "e-Tourist Visa" scheme became
known as "e-Visa". It was divided into three categories:
·
E-Tourist
Visa
·
E-Business
Visa
·
E-Medical
Visa
What is the Procedure for Obtaining
an E-Visa?
As well as
entering you travel details; you will need to upload a photograph of yourself
with a white background that meets the specifications listed on the website,
and the photo page of your passport that shows your personal details. Your
passport will need to be valid for at least six months. Additional documents
may be required depending on the type of e-Visa required.
How long is the Visa Valid For?
It's now
valid for 60 days (increased from 30 days), from the time of entry. Two entries
are permitted on e-Tourist visas and
e-Business visas, while three entries
are permitted on e-Medical visas.
The visas are non-extendable and non-convertible.
Which Indian Entry Points Accept
E-Visas?
You can now
enter at the following 25 international airports (increased from 16) in India: Ahmedabad,
Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bangalore, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Kochi, Coimbatore,
Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangalore,
Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi, and Vishakhapatnam.
Important: Scams to be Aware of
When
applying for your e-Visa, do be aware that a number of commercial websites have
been created to look similar to the government of India's official website, and
they claim to provide online visa services to tourists. These websites are:
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