French Passport Holders
India e-Visa for French Citizens
French passport holders planning a journey to India can review the visa information relevant to their intended activities before organizing their travel documents. Whether the visit is for tourism, business or medical treatment, choosing the appropriate category is an important part of travel preparation.
This page provides an overview of the available visa information, document-preparation considerations, published service fees and useful planning resources.
Explore India e-Visa Options by Travel Purpose
Tourist e-Visa
For holidays, sightseeing and eligible personal visits, review the Tourist e-Visa information and the conditions associated with the intended trip.
Tourist e-Visa informationBusiness e-Visa
For eligible business-related activities, explore the Business e-Visa category and review the supporting information relevant to the planned visit.
Business e-Visa informationMedical e-Visa
For eligible medical treatment, review the Medical e-Visa information and the documentation associated with the intended treatment.
Medical e-Visa information
Document Preparation for French Passport Holders
What you need depends on the category and on your own circumstances. Reading the requirements first tells you what to collect and what you can leave out.
Review the requirements guidePassport information
Collect the details of the passport you intend to use, reading them from the page itself rather than from memory.
Personal photograph
Find out what the photograph guidance says for your category before you choose an image.
Supporting documentation
See what your purpose adds to the two basic items, and note where each extra one will come from.
Information consistency
Read your finished set once more and make sure names, numbers and dates agree.
Where to Review India e-Visa Service Fees
India e-Visa Center publishes its existing service prices on a dedicated fees page. French travelers can review the listed visa categories and available options for general reference. Published prices should not be treated as a confirmed individualized quotation.
Published Service Prices
These are published website service prices in USD. Four rows follow the general price list. France has its own price for the Business e-Visa (1 year), highlighted below.
| Visa category and duration | Regular (USD) | Express (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa30 days | USD 85 | USD 105 |
| Tourist e-Visa1 year | USD 140 | USD 180 |
| Tourist e-Visa5 years | USD 400 | USD 500 |
| Business e-Visa1 yearCountry-specific price | USD 345 | USD 445 |
| Medical e-Visa60 days | USD 220 | USD 250 |
Processing Estimates
- Regular
- 4–5 working days
- Express
- 2–3 working days
These are estimates only. They do not guarantee approval or delivery dates.
Travel Planning Checklist
- Pin down the main purpose of your visit.
- Read the page for that purpose.
- Gather your passport details, photograph and any purpose-related items.
- Compare the published prices and check current travel conditions before you finalize plans.
Ready to apply?
India e-Visa FAQs for French Citizens
What India e-Visa information should French tourists review?
If you are planning a holiday, sightseeing or a personal visit, begin with the Tourist e-Visa information. Read its conditions and document requirements against what you actually intend to do.
Is business-related travel covered by the same information as tourism?
No. Business travel has its own e-Visa information category, with its own purposes and supporting items. Read that page for your planned activities instead of relying on the tourist guidance.
What documents should French passport holders review before making travel arrangements?
Begin with the basics every list shares: the scanned bio-data page of your passport and a recent color photograph. Then use the requirements guide to see what your purpose adds; it is a general guide, not an exhaustive list.
Are the prices shown for French applicants a confirmed quotation?
No. The table on this page and the fees page show published service pricing for general reference, not a confirmed individualized quotation. France has its own price for the Business e-Visa (1 year); the other options follow the general price list.
What should French passport holders have ready before applying for an India eVisa?
Choose the category and service level that match your trip, then have your passport details, a recent photograph, your travel dates and any supporting documents ready, so you can enter every detail exactly as it appears in your documents.