Frequently asked questions
India e-Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to common questions about the three India e-Visa categories, fees, documents and preparing your information. These answers focus on understanding the categories and preparing your information.
General India e-Visa Questions
Read the India e-Visa GuideWhat is an India e-Visa?
An India e-Visa is an electronic travel permission that is requested online for a particular purpose of travel. This website explains the main categories and helps you prepare, but current conditions should always be confirmed before you apply.
Which India e-Visa categories does this website cover?
Three: Tourist, Business and Medical. The difference is the purpose of travel. Tourist relates to leisure, business to commercial or professional activity, and medical to receiving medical care.
Who is this website for?
India e-Visa Center presents India e-Visa services and preparation guidance for international travelers and Singapore residents. Eligibility depends on current conditions and is not guaranteed.
How do I choose between the categories?
Begin with the reason for your journey. The destination alone does not decide the category, because the same city may be visited for a holiday, for work or for treatment. If your trip has more than one purpose, check current guidance carefully instead of guessing.
How do I submit an application?
Choose the category and service that match your trip, prepare your passport details, travel dates and supporting documents, and review every detail carefully before you submit your application.
Tourist e-Visa Questions
Tourist e-Visa informationIs the Tourist e-Visa the right category for a holiday?
It is the category generally associated with leisure travel, so it is a natural starting point when planning a holiday. Confirm current conditions for your own circumstances before you rely on it.
Do I need a finished itinerary before I start preparing?
A written outline helps you stay organised, but whether any itinerary details are requested is something to check in current guidance. A rough plan of dates and places is a sensible place to begin.
What if I am visiting several cities?
List them in the order you expect to travel and keep the dates beside each one. A tidy route helps you give consistent answers across every form.
Should everyone travelling with me prepare separately?
Passport and personal details belong to each individual, so it helps to prepare each traveler's information separately. Check current guidance on how groups or families are handled.
Business e-Visa Questions
Business e-Visa informationHow do I know whether my trip is business-related?
Ask whether the main reason for your journey is professional or commercial. If it is, this category is worth reading closely. If you are unsure, check current guidance instead of guessing.
How much detail should I give about my business activities?
Aim for accuracy and clarity rather than length. A few precise sentences that reflect what you genuinely intend to do are more useful than a long, vague description.
I want to add a few days of sightseeing to a work trip. Does that change anything?
Think about the main purpose of the journey and read about each category involved. How mixed plans are treated is a question for current guidance, which this website cannot answer.
Does my employer or host need to prepare anything?
Your own preparation covers your passport, personal details and travel plans. Whether anything from an employer or host is involved depends on current guidance, so check it, and keep any related correspondence organised.
Can this website tell me which business activities are permitted?
No. This website offers general preparation advice only. Permitted activities may change, so confirm them through current guidance.
Medical e-Visa Questions
Medical e-Visa informationHow should I describe my reason for travelling?
Use clear, truthful language that reflects the care you actually plan to receive, such as a planned consultation or treatment. Keep the wording consistent everywhere you describe your trip.
Do I need to name a hospital or clinic?
It is wise to gather your provider's name and contact details, since they help you keep your plans organised. Whether any provider details are requested is a question for current guidance.
Should I include my medical records?
Keep relevant records organised and secure, and share only what is needed. Which records, if any, are requested depends on current guidance, so confirm it rather than guessing.
Does this website say which treatments qualify?
No. It does not list treatments that qualify or describe medical requirements, and it cannot confirm eligibility for any individual case.
What about a person accompanying a patient?
Accompanying a patient may need a different visa category. This is for information only, and there is no separate Medical Attendant product on this website.
Visa Fees and Regular/Express Services
See the India e-Visa feesWhat do the prices on this website represent?
Prices shown are base prices in USD and may vary by nationality. They are not final prices for every applicant.
What is the difference between Regular and Express service?
Each visa option is listed with a Regular and an Express price. The estimated processing time is 4–5 working days for Regular service and 2–3 working days for Express service. Processing times are estimates and are not guaranteed.
Which durations are listed for each category?
Tourist is listed for 30 days, 1 year and 5 years. Business is listed for 1 year, and Medical is listed for 60 days. The fees page shows the entry type and validity for each option.
Where can I see the exact prices?
The India e-Visa fees page lists every base price, along with the estimated processing time, entry type and validity, and a side-by-side comparison table.
Documents and Application Preparation
India e-Visa requirementsWhich documents are listed for every India e-Visa category?
Across the Tourist, Business and Medical lists, every travel purpose includes the passport bio-data page (scanned copy) and a recent color photograph. Anything further depends on your reason for travelling.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining.
How closely must my details match my passport?
Exactly. Enter your name, date of birth and passport information as they appear in your passport. Details that disagree with your passport or with each other can lead to questions or corrections later.
What should I do before I start an application form?
Write one sentence describing the purpose of your trip, keep your passport open while you enter personal details, draft your travel dates and an outline of the trip first, and save supporting documents in one folder in clear and readable files.
What are the most common mistakes to avoid?
Names that differ from the passport, mistyped numbers and dates, choosing a category out of habit, travel dates that do not agree, typos in contact details, and skipping the final review.
How should I write dates to avoid errors?
Day-month and month-day order is a classic source of confusion, so write out the month in words when you draft your dates. Read each figure aloud against the document.
Is the document list complete and guaranteed?
No. It is a general guide, it is not exhaustive and it does not guarantee eligibility. Requirements can change, so check current conditions before you apply.
Application Status and Approval Questions
Prepare with the guideCan this website guarantee that my application will be approved?
No. This website offers general information and preparation guidance only. It does not assess or confirm eligibility for any individual, and nothing here promises approval or a particular outcome. Conditions can change, so confirm current details for your own circumstances.
Can I check an application status here?
For questions about an application you have already submitted, contact us by email or WhatsApp using the details on the Contact page.
How far ahead of my trip should I apply?
This website does not state a recommended lead time, and we do not want to guess one. Check current conditions for your own circumstances before you plan your dates around an application.
What should I do if my travel dates or schedule change?
Update your notes and dates straight away so everything stays consistent, then re-check current conditions before you submit anything. Dates should always agree with your actual plans and with any documents that mention them.
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