India Tourist eVisa
Foreign tourists visiting for sightseeing, holidays or family.
- 1Fill the form5 short steps, 5-8 minutes
- 2Pay onlineCard or UPI, total shown first
- 3We check & submitErrors caught before filing
- 4Get your resultEmail and WhatsApp updates
1Overview
The India Tourist eVisa is for tourism, sightseeing and visiting family or friends, available in 30-day, 1-year and 5-year validities.
Permitted activities include recreation, short yoga programmes, short-term voluntary work, short cruises and attending a wedding. Business, paid work, medical treatment, study and journalism are excluded.
Who needs it
- Most foreign nationals visiting for the permitted purposes; every traveller including minors needs their own eVisa.
- Journalists need a journalist visa even on holiday.
- It does not give access to Protected or Restricted Areas, which need a separate permit.
- Airside transit needs no visa; moving to a domestic terminal or an airport hotel needs a transit visa.
+Options
| Option | Valid for | Entries | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 30 days from first arrival | multiple | 30 days |
| 1 year | 1 year | multiple | 90 days per visit (180 for US/UK/Canada/Japan), max 180 days per year |
| 5 years | 5 years | multiple | 90 days per visit (180 for US/UK/Canada/Japan), max 180 days per year |
You choose your option in the form. Your exact total is shown at the last step, after you pick a processing speed.
2Requirements
- PassportValid at least 6 months from arrival, with at least two blank pages
- Passport photo
- Email addressA valid address
- India e-Arrival Card and Air Suvidha formSeparate mandatory requirements
Important to know
- Common rejection causes are low-quality photos and passport number typos.
- If denied, apply for a regular paper visa at an Indian consulate.
- Protected and Restricted Areas need separate permits.
- The e-Arrival Card and health form are separate and mandatory.
3How to apply with Ok E-visa
- Fill in the formA few short steps: your passport, traveller and trip details, plus the documents listed above. Choose your option and processing speed.
- Pay onlineYou go straight to a secure payment page. The total in US dollars is shown before you pay.
- We check and submitOur team reviews your details for common errors and submits the application.
- Receive your resultThe eVisa arrives as a PDF by email; print it and carry it for officers and hotels.
4Timing and speed
Total time in India cannot exceed 180 days in a calendar year.
Processing speeds
You choose your speed at the last step of the form, where your exact total is shown. Times are estimates, not guaranteed; the authority makes the final decision.
5Fees
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
Your exact total, in US dollars, is shown at the last step of the form before you pay. You may also apply directly on the official portal (Indian government eVisa portal) at no service charge.
6After approval
- The eVisa arrives as a PDF by email; print it and carry it for officers and hotels.
- Immigration stamps it into the passport on arrival.
- It cannot be extended or converted; to stay longer you must leave and apply again.
- Status can be checked on the government portal with the application ID and passport number.
?Questions about India Tourist eVisa
Am I eligible for an eVisa or a paper visa?
Most travellers are eligible; Pakistani passport holders and diplomatic or official passport holders need a paper visa.
How long can I stay?
The 30-day eVisa is a single window from first arrival; longer ones allow 90 days per visit (180 for US, UK, Canada and Japan citizens), capped at 180 days per calendar year.
How is it delivered?
By email; carry a physical printout.
How can I check status?
On the government portal under Check your Visa Status with the application ID and passport number.
What if it is denied?
Apply for a regular paper visa at an Indian consulate.
What are common denial reasons?
Low-quality photos and passport number typos.
Can I extend it?
No, all India eVisas are non-extendable and non-convertible.
Do I need an e-Arrival Card and health form?
Yes, both are mandatory on top of the eVisa.
Which borders accept it?
The 88 designated gateways; confirm on the official portal.
How long does the India Tourist eVisa take?
Processing: as fast as 24 hours (30-day), 2 days (1-year), 4 days (5-year). Timelines are set by the authority and can change, so we update you as your application moves.
Can I apply directly instead of using India Tourist eVisa help?
Yes. We are a private assistance service, not a government website. You can apply on the official portal at no service charge. Our fee covers review, submission and tracking.
Does the price include the government fee?
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
What if I make a mistake on the form?
Tell us as soon as you notice. Whether a correction is possible depends on the official portal and on whether the application was already submitted. Some fields, such as name and passport number, often cannot be edited after submission.
✓Why apply with Ok E-visa
This page is a plain-language summary to help you prepare. Entry rules change, so always confirm the latest requirements on the official government website. Ok E-visa is a private assistance service and is not a government website.
