To apply for Indian e Visa there are documents and other requirements needed so that the e-Visa can be processed and authorized. The list of documents required is not very extensive and the e-Visa application only demands basic/necessary documents and requirements for procedure. The document requirements may differ slightly from e-Visa type to e-Visa type. The list of Indian documents required, and their details and guidelines are given below, along with other requirements. Each requirement and document is discussed in detail individually, read them carefully. Following these guidelines and instructions should make your Indian visa application and process smooth and quick.

All Documents are to be submitted online on the application or website for an e-Visa for India

Documents required for following Visa are:

• India Tourist Visa:

  If you are looking to get a Indian Tourist visa of India you must ensure that you have following documents to fulfil the requirements. So if you are looking to get a tourist visa you must have the following documents along with the documents mentioned above.

  • Passport valid for a minimum of 180 days with at least 2 blank pages.
  • Correct visa fee.
  • Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Indian visa Photo Specification.
  
  
• India Business Visa:

  If you are looking to get a Indian business visa to India you must ensure that you have the following documents in order to fulfil the requirements. So if you are looking to get a Business visa you must have the following documents along with the documents mentioned above.

  • Business card/ Visiting card ( person desiring to travel)
  • Company Letter on behalf of which the person is travelling.
  • The following documents should be in PDF, JPG, PNG
  • The size of the following additional document should not exceed 3MB.
  
  
• India Medical Visa:

  Following documents are required along with the additional documents mentioned above if you are looking for Indian Medical visa.

  • A letter on the letterhead of the hospital in India ( Letter must state that the applicant is advised to the particular hospital)
  • The following letter should be in PDF, JPG, PNG
  • The size of the following letter should not exceed 3MB.
  
  
• India Conference Visa:

  Following documents are required along with the additional documents mentioned above if you are looking for an Indian conference visa.

  • Invitation Letter ( institutions, companies, Agencies, NGO ETC)
  • Political clearance ( By MEA)
  • event clearance
  • The following documents should be in PDF, JPG, PNG
  • The size of the following document should not exceed 3MB.
  
  
• India Medical Attendant Visa:

  Following documents are required along with the documents mentioned above if you are looking for India Medical Attendant visa.

  • 2in X 2in coloured photograph
  • The size of Photographs should be less than 10MB.
  • Valid Passport ( Validity should be minimum 6 months
  • Need medical visa details
  
  
  • Passport

    Applicants require a valid passport to apply for the Indian e-Visa. The Passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the applicant plans to enter India. To apply online for e-Visa, a coloured scanned copy of the first page of the passport with all the personal details should be uploaded. The copy should be clear and easily readable.

  • Photograph

    A white background passport size photograph of the applicant for Indian e-Visa is also required. The photograph can be taken by any camera as long as it is clear enough and the applicant’s head is centered and face clearly visible. Format jpg, pdf or png

  • Email address

    A legitimate and valid email address is a requirement for applying for Indian e-Visa. Communication with the applicant is maintained through email and the approved copy of e-Visa is received on the applicant’s email address.

  • Credit card or debit card

    A credit card or debit card is required to apply for e-Visa as the application requires payments and they are made through credit or debit cards. Your application for e-Visa is not processed until the payment is made.

  • Personal info (form)

    The applicant has to fill out a form that asks for personal information such as name, date of birth, address, contact info, nationality religion, marital status e.t.c

  • Yellow fever vaccination card

    Applicants travelling from countries affected by yellow fever should keep a yellow fever vaccination card handy at the time of entering the country.

  • Authorized entry ports

    To enter India, tourists can only enter through the authorized entry ports and no other entry point. The exit, however, can be made from any Immigration Check Posts.

  • Business card, visiting card or letter from the company

    This is only in the case of Indian e Business Visa for India. Applicants applying for e-Business Visa should have a Business card, visiting card or a letter from the company that proves their purpose of visiting the country. Format jpg, pdf or png

  • Letter on the letterhead of the hospital in India

    This is only in the case of Indian e Medical visa or e-Medical attendant Visa for India. The referral to the hospital in India should be confirmed by a letter on the letterhead of the hospital in India. The document is to be provided by the applicant. Format jpg, pdf or png.

  • Letter of invitation, political clearance, event clearance

    These are only required for Indian e Conference Visa for India. The letter of invitation should be from an institution or agency within India, the Political Clearance should be from India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the Event Clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

  • Covid 19 Clearance

    Due to the pandemic outbreak and endangerment to health, Covid insurance is mandatory for international travel and so applicants have to get tested and report negative to travel to India.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How are the documents submitted? 2. What part of the face is mandatory to show in the photograph? 3. What if the applicant from a yellow fever affected country arrives without the vaccination card? 4. What size files are accepted for the documents required? 5. Can the visitor be questioned for their purpose of visit despite documents that justify purpose? 6. How long does the visa process take after the documents are submitted?