Indian e-Tourist Visa: Complete Guide, Validity, Fees & Application

The e-Tourist Visa is a sub-category of the Indian e-Visa program designed for non-commercial visits. It allows for multiple entries (except the 30-day version) and is linked electronically to the traveler's passport. It is valid for arrival at 31 designated international airports and 5 major seaports.

Travelers whose sole objective is tourism, recreation, casual visits to meet friends or relatives, or attending short-term yoga programs should apply. It is not suitable for those seeking employment, long-term residence, or those intending to visit restricted or cantonment areas without special permits. Holders of diplomatic or official passports are not eligible.

There are three durations available: a 30-day double-entry visa (valid from date of arrival), a 1-year multiple-entry visa, and a 5-year multiple-entry visa. For most nationalities, a continuous stay during each visit is permitted for up to 90 days. However, citizens of the USA, UK, Canada, and Japan are permitted continuous stays of up to 180 days per visit.

Basic requirements include a high-quality digital scan of the passport bio-page (showing the machine-readable zone) and a recent square photograph with a white background. Passports must have at least six months of validity remaining from the arrival date and contain at least two blank pages.

1. Access the online portal and select the e-Tourist category. 2. Complete the personal and passport detail forms. 3. Provide family and occupation history. 4. Upload the digital photo and passport scan. 5. Review all data for accuracy and submit the application. 6. Pay the processing fee via a secure gateway. 7. Monitor email for the Electronic Travel Authorization.

Standard processing generally concludes within 72 to 96 hours. Fees vary significantly based on the applicant's nationality and the chosen visa duration (30-day vs 5-year). The total cost typically includes the mandatory government charge and a professional assistance fee.

Citizens from over 160 countries are eligible, grouped by region below: • North America: [United States](/country/india-evisa-for-us-citizens), [Canada](/country/india-evisa-for-canadian-citizens) • Europe: [United Kingdom](/country/india-evisa-for-uk-citizens), [France](/country/india-evisa-for-french-citizens), [Germany](/country/india-evisa-for-german-citizens) • Asia-Pacific: [Australia](/country/india-evisa-for-australian-citizens), [Singapore](/country/india-evisa-for-singaporeans), [Japan](/country/india-evisa-for-japanese-citizens) • Middle East: [UAE](/country/india-evisa-for-uae-residents), Saudi Arabia

Applications are most frequently rejected for typographical errors in the passport number, uploading photos with busy backgrounds, or providing a blurred passport scan. Inconsistencies between the application data and the passport's machine-readable zone (MRZ) are also primary causes for delays.