What is an Indian Visa?

It is a legal document that is electronically linked to your passport which facilitates entry to India for tourism, business, conference and a variety of other purposes. It also allows travel to different parts within the country.

Travelers from around 169 countries can now apply for a Visa with either 1 month, 1 year of 5 years of validity. According to the validity of the Visa, travelers can opt for double or multiple entries.

Travelers are required to complete the centralized online application process introduced by the government. The process can be completed with the help of India-visas. and we charge a minimal fee for the same.

An Essential Guide to Major Categories of Indian Visa:

Visa (eVisa):

eVisas are available for various purposes. It has been divided into these categories:

Indian Tourist Visa

The Indian tourist eVisa comes with a validity period of 1 year and allows multiple entries to tourist travelers who stay up to 90 days and to business travelers who stay up to 180 days. Travelers traveling to India on a cruise ship are also eligible to opt for an eVisa. Visitors applying for an eVisa can get a visa stamp upon arrival in the country.

The Indian government has also widened the scope of eVisa program and also issues it for short term medical treatment, casual business visits, and conferences. Earlier they required a separate traditional visa but now the process is digitized and much simpler and we, here at India-visas, further make it a hassle-free process. Read more about Indian Tourist Visa.

Indian Business Visa:

Business eVisa can be issued to a person of assured financial standing whose key purpose is to establish an industrial/ business venture or to sell commercial or consumer durables. In addition, Business eVisa can also be issued to those who wish to visit India for a short duration to monitor the ongoing projects.

Visa processing requires an invitation letter from the Indian entity along with a support letter issued by a foreign entity. Certification of incorporation of an Indian entity is also required. Read more about Indian Business Visa.

Validity Period:

The validity of a business eVisa is up to 5 years inclusive of initial terms.

Indian Medical Visa:

Foreigners who wish to seek long term medical treatment of significant nature in India are eligible to apply for Medical eVisa. In case you are planning to undergo a short treatment in India, you can apply for an E-visa. Read more about Indian Medical Visa.

Indian Conference Visa:

Foreigners who are going to attend a conference with an Indian organization can apply for conference eVisa. For those attending a conference with a private organization should get a business eVisa issued. Read more about Indian Conference Visa.

Some Other Tradional Visa Categories You can Apply for Manually:

Employment Visa:

Employment Visa is issued to skilled or qualified professional foreigners who are employed in an organization registered in India. The key purpose of issuing an employment visa is to allow foreign nationals to come to India as consultants on fixed remuneration.

Also, foreigners who are employed with national or state level teams/ foreign sportsmen/ foreign specialists’ chef as artists or coaches are eligible for employment visas in India.

Validity Period:

The validity period can be extended up to 5 years inclusive of initial terms.

Project Visa:

Foreign nationals who are highly skilled and wish to come to India for completion of a project in the steel and power sector are eligible for Project Visas.

Validity Period:

The first extension for a project visa can be granted by state government/ Union Territory administration. For any further extension, permission from MHA is required.

Advantages of Indian Visa:

• The Visa has lesser restrictions and allows multiple entries.
• The process of applying for eVisa is much simpler. It saves your time as well as money involved. You don’t have to visit the embassy in person and the application procedure can be completed online from the comfort of your home.
• Before submitting the online form, you get enough to re check the application to ensure the details filled are correct.
• An eVisa is directly mailed to your mail id and you don’t have to go to the embassy to collect it physically

Eligibility for Indian Visa:

Please check the Eligible Countries for Indian visa before filling out the application by choosing your country from the above-mentioned drop-down list.

Benefits of using this website:

1. Smooth and easy processing of transactions:

   With us, you can complete transactions with smooth and ease. We take care of your application and use SSL Certificate which provides secure environment and online assurance.

2. Avoid application errors to save time:

   We, at India-visas help you fill error-free application form. Your applications will be reviewed by our professional team before processing it further in order to avoid common errors and get it processed in one go. This will help you save a lot of time.

Some Frequently Asked Question:

1. Who is eligible to apply for an Indian E-Visa:

   Citizens of 169 countries including Brazil and Finland are eligible to apply for an E-Visa. Citizens of other countries may apply in the traditional manner.

2. How do I apply for an Indian E-Visa?

   It is easy and simple. Fill out India visa application form and India-visas will directly mail your visa to your mail id.

3. Is it safe to submit my personal information online?

   Yes, the transaction process is completely safe and secure. India-visas directly send your personal information to the Indian Government to process your application form.

Incredible India:

Rich in diversity and culture, India drives in about 10 million tourists every year. The country is believed to be a mosaic of multicultural experiences and hence a great tourist place offering memories worth a life time.

Being one of the oldest civilizations, the country is popularly known for its historic monuments and sites. Here is a list of some beautiful sites you surely don’t want to miss out:

• Taj Mahal
• Hampi
• Ajanta and Ellora caves
• Kailasa temple
• Qutub Minar Complex
• Valley of flowers national park
• Nanda Devi
• Mohen-jodaro
• Chittor fort
• Fatehpur Sikri

Other major city attractions include Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore and Mysore. As you travel through the country, let loose and discover yourself Dive deeper into India’s rich culture and heritage to explore one of the best parts in the world to be in.