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Clear requirements, practical document guidance and a simpler route to the heritage, wellness or business journey you have been planning.

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India e-Visa: Heritage, Wellness, Business & Cultural Journeys

Planning an extraordinary Indian journey begins with confirming the right travel authorization. VistoRoute helps international visitors understand India e-Visa requirements and prepare accurate documentation before they begin their journey.

India brings together the Taj Mahal in Agra, Rajasthan's forts and palaces, Kerala's backwaters, Himalayan landscapes, Goa's beaches, and extraordinary living traditions across the country. The correct e-Visa category, validity, and entry conditions depend on the applicant's nationality and travel purpose.

Whether you are planning a holiday, arranging medical treatment, attending a conference, studying, or travelling for business, confirming your e-Visa category and preparing accurate documentation is an essential first step in your journey.

Plan before you travel

India e-Visa approval is required before the journey

The Government of India provides category-specific e-Visa instructions through its official portal. Make sure your e-Visa is granted before travelling and apply early enough to allow time for document review, corrections, and any category-specific processing requirements.

Recommended planning time14 days ahead
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Choose your travel purpose

India e-Visa Pathways
& Travel Purposes

Choose the category that best matches your journey. Eligibility, validity, entry conditions, fees, and supporting documents vary by nationality and travel purpose.

01 TOURISM

e-Tourist Visa

  • Taj Mahal and heritage circuits
  • Rajasthan, Goa and Kerala holidays
  • Cultural and sightseeing itineraries
  • Short leisure visits
ValidityCategory-specific
Processing guidanceCategory-specific
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02 BUSINESS

e-Business Visa

  • Business meetings and trade
  • Commercial and professional visits
  • Technical or consulting activities
  • Business travel with supporting documents
ValidityCategory-specific
Processing guidanceCategory-specific
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03 MEDICAL

e-Medical & Attendant Visa

  • Medical treatment in India
  • Hospital or treatment documentation
  • Attendant travelling with a patient
  • Patient and attendant applications
ValidityCategory-specific
Processing guidanceCategory-specific
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04 CONFERENCE

e-Conference & Student Visa

  • Approved conference participation
  • Academic study or student purpose
  • Category-specific supporting documents
  • Confirm the correct visa category
ValidityCategory-specific
Processing guidanceCategory-specific
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Know before you apply

India e-Visa Eligibility Status

Verify your passport and travel purpose before applying. Nationality-based eligibility and category rules are the first decisions in your India travel preparation.

Rules vary by passportCheck your passport first. Eligibility, validity, and documentation can be category-specific.
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Representative eligible passport examples

India e-Visa eligibility depends on nationality and category. The examples below are representative only; confirm the current eligible-country list on the official Government of India portal.

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Separate verification channels

Diplomatic/official passports, laissez-passer documents, international travel documents, and passports endorsed on another person's passport may not be eligible for e-Visa. Use the official guidance before applying.

BurundiDR CongoRwandaSouth SudanTanzaniaUganda
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Simple application process

Prepare your India e-Visa in three streamlined steps.

From a clear document checklist to an approved e-Visa, the route is designed to remove uncertainty between planning and departure.

1

Prepare Documents

Prepare a passport valid for at least six months from arrival with two blank pages, a recent photograph, and category-specific documents such as an invitation, hospital letter, or conference registration.

2

Review & Submit

Check that names, passport details, travel dates, and uploaded documents match exactly before submitting through the official India e-Visa portal.

3

Receive Approved e-Visa

Keep the e-Visa decision available digitally and, where practical, carry a printed copy alongside your passport for airline and border checks.

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Supported passport channels

Eligibility examples
& passport channels

Review representative passport channels. Always confirm the latest eligible country list and category rules before travel.

Human help, when it matters

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You do not have to navigate the application alone. Our specialists can review your documents, flag avoidable errors before submission, and provide practical support throughout the process.

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Information and update notice. This page was last updated on 24 August 2026. Visa categories, eligibility, fees, documents, processing times and entry conditions can change. VistoRoute is a private information and application-assistance service and is not the Government of India. Verify the latest rule and final decision with the official Government of India eVisa portal before booking or travelling.