Apply at least four days before you arrive
Apply no later than four days before your intended arrival. Do not leave it to the airport.
Your passport needs at least six months of validity when you apply, not when you travel. Check this first if your passport is close to expiring.
Print the approval
Carry a printed copy of your Electronic Travel Authorization, and confirm before you leave that the status reads GRANTED. A submitted application is not an approved one.
What immigration can ask for
- Biometrics. Your biometric details are captured when you land at Indian immigration.
- A return or onward ticket. Have it available.
- Sufficient funds for your stay. Have proof available.
Everyone applies separately
Each traveller needs their own passport and their own e-Visa application, minors included. There is no family application, and a child on a parent’s passport is not covered.
The yellow fever rule
If you are arriving from a country affected by yellow fever, you must carry a Yellow Fever Vaccination Card. Without one you risk six days of quarantine on arrival.
The rule catches travellers routing through parts of Africa and South America, including on a single connecting itinerary. It follows where you have been, not where you are from.
What you upload
- A recent front-facing photograph on a white background.
- A scan of your passport bio page.
Paying for help
If you would rather see a fee and an estimated timeline against your own nationality first, VisaHQ shows both before you commit for an India e-visa. The government portal is cheaper, and for a straightforward application it is the right answer.
Use a paid visa service for the India e-Visa (affiliate link)