Republic of India · short term business
India e-Visa
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Electronic visa applied for online for tourism, business, medical and conference visits under defined sub-categories.
- Processing time
- Indicative only. Apply at least a few days before travel via the Indian Visa Online portal; confirm current timelines there.
- Government fees
- Indicative only. Fees vary by nationality and sub-category; refer to the official Indian Visa Online e-Visa portal.
- Typical duration
- Varies by sub-category, from 30 days up to multi-year tourist validity; confirm per sub-type.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 9 July 2026, the India e-Visa for Republic of India is an unsponsored India immigration route. Sources: official Republic of India government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.
What is the India e-Visa in Republic of India?
India e-Visa is an unsponsored India route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only. Fees vary by nationality and sub-category; refer to the official Indian Visa Online e-Visa portal; indicative processing time is Indicative only. Apply at least a few days before travel via the Indian Visa Online portal; confirm current timelines there; typical duration is Varies by sub-category, from 30 days up to multi-year tourist validity; confirm per sub-type. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) on 1 June 2026.
Overview
The e-Visa is an electronic travel authorisation issued through the Indian Visa Online portal for nationals of eligible countries. It is admissible only under defined sub-categories, including e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference, with fixed validity and entry conditions per sub-type. It is intended for short visits and cannot be used to take up employment.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Applicant is a national of a country eligible for the Indian e-Visa scheme.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
- ✓Purpose of visit falls within an admissible e-Visa sub-category.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
- ✓Passport is valid for at least six months and has blank pages.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
- ✓Entry and exit are through designated airports and seaports.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
Common blockers
- !Nationality not eligible for the e-Visa scheme.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
- !Intending to take up employment, which the e-Visa does not allow.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
- !Holding a diplomatic or official passport, which is not eligible.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Scanned passport bio page and recent photograph.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
- ·Supporting documents for the relevant sub-category, such as a hospital letter for e-Medical.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
- ·Return or onward travel details where requested.Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↗
Application pathway
Confirm eligibility and sub-category
Check that your nationality is eligible and select the correct e-Visa sub-category for your visit.
Apply online
Complete the application and upload documents on the Indian Visa Online e-Visa portal.
Receive the e-Visa
Pay the fee and receive the electronic authorisation by email.
Travel via a designated port
Enter India through a designated airport or seaport carrying a printout of the e-Visa.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official India e-Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for India e-Visa.
Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What sub-categories does the India e-Visa cover?+
The e-Visa is admissible under defined sub-categories including e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference, each with its own validity and entry conditions.
Can I enter India through any airport on an e-Visa?+
No. e-Visa holders must enter through designated airports and seaports listed on the official portal, although they may exit from any authorised immigration check post.
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We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.
Primary source: Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India)
Last checked: 1 June 2026