Who can apply, the online steps, validity and cost, and the mistakes to avoid — everything you need to arrive with the right visa in hand.
Most visitors to India travel on the e-Visa — an electronic tourist visa you apply for online and receive by email, with no trip to an embassy. It is straightforward, but the details (validity, fees, eligible nationalities) change from time to time, so treat this as a friendly overview and confirm specifics on the official Government of India e-Visa portal before you apply.
Note: visa rules change. Always verify current requirements for your nationality on the official Indian Government e-Visa website.
Confirm your nationality is eligible for the e-Visa and that your passport is valid for at least six months with two blank pages.
Complete the form on the official portal, upload a passport-style photo and your passport bio page.
Pay the visa fee online by card. Fees vary by validity and nationality — check the current amount on the portal.
Your approved e-Visa arrives by email, usually within a few days. Print it and carry it with your passport.
The tourist e-Visa is typically offered as 30-day, one-year and five-year versions, with rules on length of each stay. Choose what fits your trip.
The fee depends on the validity, season and your nationality. The official portal shows the exact current price before you pay.
Apply at least four to seven days before departure. You can usually apply up to 30 days ahead of travel.
Once you book a Travel Pals tour, we send a clear, current walkthrough so your visa is sorted well before you fly. Questions? Just ask us.
Almost all foreign visitors need a visa. Most tourists use the convenient India e-Visa (electronic Tourist Visa), applied for online before travel. Always confirm current rules for your nationality on the official Government of India e-Visa portal.
Apply online through the official Indian Government e-Visa portal: complete the form, upload a passport photo and passport bio page, pay the fee, and receive your approved e-Visa by email to print and carry. Apply at least a week before travel.
Processing is usually a few business days (apply 4–7 days ahead to be safe). The tourist e-Visa is offered in several validities — typically 30-day, one-year and five-year options. Check the current choices and fees on the official portal, as they change.
Use only the official government portal (many look-alike sites overcharge), make sure your passport is valid for at least six months with two blank pages, and ensure your photo and name exactly match your passport. Once you're booked with us, we send a step-by-step walkthrough.
