Who can apply for an India e-Visa?
The India visa guidance portal maintains the eligible country and territory list. Applicants should confirm that their passport is listed before preparing payment and category-specific documents.
Eligibility is only one part of the decision. Passport type, nationality or origin, travel purpose, professional background, entry point, and restricted-area plans can affect whether e-Visa is available.
Representative eligible passport examples
- United States, Canada and the United Kingdom
- Australia, New Zealand and European countries
- Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia
- South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and other listed countries
current portal reminder: India e-Visa eligibility, category availability, fees, validity and entry conditions can vary by nationality and purpose. Confirm the live instructions on the India visa guidance e-Visa portal.
Passports and profiles needing extra care
- The current guidance excludes diplomatic/current passport holders, laissez-passer holders, and international travel-document holders from e-Visa.
- Applicants with Pakistani passports or Pakistani origin are directed by the current portal to apply for a regular visa at an Indian Mission.
- Applicants with defence, military, security or police backgrounds should follow the current regular-visa advice rather than suppress information.
India e-Visa FAQs
Is the list on this page complete?
No. The country examples are representative. Always confirm your current passport eligibility on the current India visa guidance portal.
Can every passport type use e-Visa?
No. The current guidance excludes several document types, including diplomatic/current passports, laissez-passer documents, and international travel documents other than passports.
Does eligibility guarantee entry?
No. An ETA/e-Visa authorizes travel under its conditions, while final admission is determined at the immigration check post.
Ready to prepare your India e-Visa application?
Use the application link to begin, then keep your passport and category-specific documents ready.
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