Before you apply for an Indian e-Visa, it is important to know exactly what is required so your application is approved without delays. The core requirements are straightforward: a passport valid for at least six months, a recent passport-size photograph, and a few supporting documents that depend on the type of visa you are applying for. This guide explains the documents you need, who is eligible to apply, and which passport holders are not permitted to use the online e-Visa system.

Documents required for the Indian visa

  • Passport must have validity of at least six months from the date of arrival in India, with at least two blank pages for the entry and exit stamps.
  • A scanned copy of the passport bio page (the page showing your photo and personal details), uploaded in PDF format during the application.
  • A copy of a letter from the hospital, required for the medical e-Visa, uploaded in PDF format.
  • A copy of a business card or company letter, required for the business e-Visa, uploaded in PDF format.
  • One recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport-size photograph (2×2 inches) on a plain white background — face front, eyes open, no spectacles, and no shadows on the face or background — uploaded in JPG format.
  • A copy of your previous Indian visa, if you have visited India before, uploaded in PDF format.
  • Applicants who are endorsed on a parent's or spouse's passport cannot apply and must hold an individual passport.

For detailed, visa-specific guidance, see our passport requirements, photo requirements, and full document checklist pages.

Who needs the visa to enter India?

Citizens of 169 countries are eligible for the eVisa to enter India. Foreign travelers who wish to visit India for tourism, business purposes or short-term medical treatment can apply online for their electronic Indian visa.

The following countries are eligible to apply for an Indian visa online:

Albania Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia
Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bolivia
Bosnia & Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada
Cape Verde Cayman Island Chile China Hong Kong Macau Colombia Comoros Cook Islands
Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica
Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Fiji Finland
France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala
Guinea Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland Indonesia Iran Ireland
Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Korea Kenya Kiribati
Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lesotho Liberia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar
Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Marshall Islands Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Moldova
Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Macedonia Montserrat Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru
Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Republic Niue Island Norway Oman Palau Palestine
Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania
Russia Rwanda St Christopher and Nevis St Lucia St Vincent & Grenadines Samoa San Marino Saudi Arabia Senegal
Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands South Africa Spain
Sri Lanka Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand
Tonga Trinidad & Tobago Turks & Caicos Island Tuvalu UAE Uganda Ukraine UK Uruguay
USA Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe

The following passport holders are not eligible for an Indian visa online:

  • Pakistan passport holders, or applicants of Pakistani origin.
  • Diplomatic passport, Official passport, Laissez-passer travel document, and International Travel document holders (temporary passport holders).
  • Applicants who are endorsed on parent’s or spouse’s passport.

General eligibility criteria for the India e-Visa

  • You must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed above.
  • Your visit must be for a permitted purpose — tourism, business, short-term medical treatment, or attending a conference.
  • Your passport must be an ordinary passport (not diplomatic or official), valid for at least six months with two blank pages.
  • You should have a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds to support your stay in India.
  • Apply at least 4 days before your date of arrival; applications can be submitted up to 30 days in advance.

Tips for a smooth application

  • Double-check that your name, date of birth, and passport number exactly match your passport.
  • Ensure your photo and passport scan are clear, well-lit, and within the accepted file size and format.
  • Enter a valid email address — your approved e-Visa is delivered electronically to your inbox.
  • Apply early to allow time for processing and to correct any errors before you travel.
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