Indian eVisa for Cyprus Citizens
Travelers on the list of Indian eVisa eligible countries, now can enjoy a smooth entry into the nation. Since Cyprus is on the list of Indian eVisa eligible countries, its citizens can apply for the Indian eVisa. The entire process is online, since it is an electronic visa introduced for making entry into the nation easy for short-term visit.
What is Indian eVisa?
The Indian eVisa needs to be applied online, without having to visit the Indian immigration office or Indian Embassy, and hence referred to as electronic visa. This electronic visa was introduced by the government of India in November 2014 for the foreign travelers, who had to make frequent visits to India.
The main purpose of this electronic visa is to allow foreign travelers belonging to the Indian eVisa eligible list to enjoy hassle-free entry into the nation for reasons related to business, medical and tourism.
As a citizen of Cyprus, are you eligible to apply for the Indian eVisa?
Cyprus citizens who have plans to visit India within a few days for short stays, related to tourism, medical or business are eligible to apply for the Indian eVisa. This facility is facilitated to 171 countries and Cyprus is one of the nations. So Cyprus citizens who have plans to visit India for one of the mentioned purposes, can apply for the eVisa online, without having to visit the embassy.
Different types of Indian eVisas available, which Cyprus citizens can apply
The government of India further divided the Indian eVisa into different types, so that travelers are able to apply according to their purpose of visit.
Indian e-Tourist Visa for Cyprus citizens
Cyprus citizens who have plans to visit India within a few days for tourism activities, are eligible to apply for the Indian eTourist visa, for reasons like exploring the historical places and natural wonders, visiting friends and family members, wildlife exploration, beach vacation, wellness retreats like yoga and meditation, adventure activities like trekking and hiking in the Himalayas, etc.
Subcategories of Indian eTourist Visa, which Cyprus citizens can apply:
Some Cyprus passport holders might have plans to visit India again in the future, to make entry into the nation for such travelers easy, the immigration department has further divided the Indian eTourist visa into 3-categories:
eTourist Visa 30 days: 30-days validity period, and two-entries, and expires one-day before.
eTourist Visa 1-years: One-year validity period, and unlimited-entries, stay limited to 6-months for each visit.
eTourist Visa 5-years: Five-year validity period, and unlimited-entries, stay limited to 6-months for each visit.
Indian e-Business Visa for Cyprus citizens
Cyprus citizens who have plans to visit India within a few days for business activities, are eligible to apply for the Indian eBusiness visa, for reasons like business meetings, supervising a project, taking interviews, opening of a new branch office in India, business tours, etc.
The Indian eBusiness visa, grants Cyprus citizens multiple-entries, with a validity period of one-year and stay for the business activities is limited to 180-days, which the travelers can use 180-days during their single-stay all at once or split their stays into two.
Indian e-Medical Visa for Cyprus citizens
Cyprus citizens who have plans to visit India within a few days for medical reasons, are eligible to apply for the Indian eMedical visa, for reasons like getting medical treatment, surgery, consulting the doctor in India, etc.
The Indian eMedical visa, grants Cyprus citizens three-entries, with a validity period of one-year and stay for the medical reason is limited to 60-days.
Indian e-Medical Attendant Visa for Cyprus citizens
Cyprus citizens who have to visit India within the few upcoming days for escorting the patients with an eMedical visa, getting medical treatment are eligible to apply for the Indian eMedical Attendant visa.
The Indian eMedical Attendant visa, grants Cyprus citizens three-entries, with a validity period of one-year and stay for the medical reason is limited to 60-days.
Indian e-Conference Visa for Cyprus citizens
Cyprus citizens who have plans to visit India within a few days for conference activities, are eligible to apply for the Indian eConference visa, like attending international conferences in India, events, seminars, exhibitions and webinars.
The Indian eConference visa grants Cyprus citizens single-entry, with a validity period of 30-days and stay for the conference activities is limited to 30-days
Cyprus citizens, how can they apply for the Indian eVisa?
Cyprus citizens can apply for the eVisa online by visiting the website and apply for the Indian eVisa, in the form they are required to fill in some personal information and provide the required documents. The Indian electronic visa is for visit to India for short stays related to business, or medical or tourism activities.
What are the must-have obligatory documents for Indian eVisa Application?
Cyprus citizens who have wish to visit India for purposes related to business, tourism, or medical, can apply for the Indian eVisa, but for that they must have the documents first, which are mentioned below:
- Valid Cyprus passport
- Scanned passport copy (biodata page of the passport of the applicant with basic information)
- Debit/Credit card for Indian e-visa application fees payment
- Email address
- Scanned passport-size photo (should be uploaded meeting the guidelines)
- Other documents in support of the purpose of visit
- Proof of funds, accommodation details and activities you will be indulged in.
- Date of journey to India, and exit date from India, they must have a return ticket from India.
What are the required steps to follow to apply for the Indian eVisa?
Cyprus passport holders who have gathered all the documents to apply for the Indian eVisa, you simply need to visit the Indian eVisa website, click on the apply now button, and you will be forwarded to the Indian eVisa application form page.
Step 1: Start filling the Indian eVisa form containing basic questions
The applicant is required to fill in some basic information related to him like family name or last name, first name and middle name, identification or scar mark if any that is visible, date of birth, place of birth,email address, mobile number, country of birth, citizenship, residence address, etc.
Step 2: Enter your passport details like passport number, issuing country, and issuing date and expiry date of the passport.
Step 3: Other questions related to you like gender, religion, occupation, education, marital status, etc, are asked.
Step 4: You will have to answer if you have any criminal records in the past, or legal issues, etc.
Step 5: Any serious health concerns
Step 6: Review the application form filled, then make the Indian eVisa application fees, which must be paid using your debit/credit card.
Step 7: Get a confirmation mail, that your application has been received.
Step 8: Wait for approval, which depends on your application form.
What is the processing time of the Indian eVisa application?
The time required for the Indian eVisa form to be reviewed is 3-4 working days, and varies depending on the type of application form submitted.
There might be delays or rejections in the Indian eVisa Application you have submitted, if you have filled in:
- Inaccurate information
- Wrong spellings
- Wrong passport number entered
- Incomplete details
- Lack of proper documents, etc.
What are the documents to carry to visit India?
Cyprus passport holders who have received the Indian eVisa, and are preparing to visit India, they must know that they need to carry the following documents, so that they are finally able to exit from the airport and enter mainland India:
Approved Indian eVisa: Cyprus passport holders do carry a printed copy of the approved Indian eVisa to show at the immigration checkpoints.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Card: Cyprus passport holders, if you have records of staying in a Yellow Fever risk nation or are visiting from such nation, they are required to provide the latest vaccination certificate.
Provide Biometric data: On arriving in India at the passport controls, your face photo and fingerprints will be taken for verification.
Valid Cyprus passport: Carry a valid passport with which you have applied for the Indian eVisa, you will have to show this passport, which will be verified.
Indian eVisa related documents: Based on the type of eVisa you have applied for, you have to furnish those documents, as a proof.