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Is the Indian e-Visa available for French citizens?
Yes, French passport holders are fully eligible for all e-Visa categories.
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Indian eVisa for French Citizens – Eligibility & Application Guide
Citizens of France are eligible for the Indian e-Visa program, offering a streamlined digital pathway to enter India for tourism, professional meetings, or medical care. This system replaces the need for traditional appointments at VFS centers for most short-term travelers. Once approved, French travelers receive their Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via email, which is required for boarding flights from Paris, Lyon, or Marseille to India.
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Overview of Indian eVisa eligibility for French Citizens
French nationals traveling for leisure, business meetings, or short-term medical consultations are eligible. You must hold a standard French passport. Dual nationals must apply using the passport they intend to travel with.
Available Indian eVisa types for France
French citizens can choose from e-Tourist (3 durations), e-Business, and e-Medical categories. The e-Tourist visa for 1 or 5 years allows for multiple entries.
Validity & stay rules for French Nationals
French citizens are permitted to stay for up to 90 days continuously on a tourist e-Visa. For business travel, the limit is 180 days per calendar year. Multiple entries are allowed during the visa's validity.
Eligibility for France Citizens
French citizens with ordinary passports valid for 6 months from arrival are eligible. Emergency or temporary passports are not accepted for the e-Visa program.
Official Processing Times
Processing for French applicants generally takes 3 business days. We recommend applying at least one week before departure.
Application Fees
Fees for French citizens follow standard international tiers. 1-year and 5-year multiple-entry visas are available for frequent travelers.
Important: Embassy & Consulate Notice
The Embassy of India in Paris handles consular affairs and traditional paper visas for long-term residence. The e-Visa is a digital authorization managed centrally. Our portal offers French travelers an expert review service to avoid common filing errors. We are a private assistance service and not part of the Embassy of India in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to visit the embassy in Paris?
No, if you apply for an e-Visa, the entire process is completed online.
India e-Visa Fees: Government Fee vs All-Inclusive
Government fee (paid to India)
$10–$80
Varies by visa type & nationality. This is the fee the Government of India charges; UK, US & Canadian citizens can pay more (UK 5-year is notably higher).
Our all-inclusive price
from $97
Includes the government fee plus expert document review, Govt-spec photo formatting, application submission & live status tracking. No hidden charges.
See your exact priceApply eVisa India is a private facilitation & document-review service and is not affiliated with the Government of India. Government fees are set by the Government of India and can change; check the latest fee for your nationality during application.
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