Indian eVisa from Togo
It has become simpler than ever to get an Indian visa from your home in Togo. The Indian eVisa lets the Togolese apply for an Indian visa online. As a citizen of Togo, you can travel to India using this convenient eVisa.
India is well known for its cultural diversity, a range of historical monuments, and a wide variety of adventure activities for people with a daring spirit. The country saw 4.78 million tourist arrivals in just the first half of 2024!
If you're a citizen of Togo, you can also visit India and enjoy what the country has to offer without looking for the Indian Embassy or consulate. You can simply apply for the eVisa from your home.
Do Citizens of Togo Need the eVisa to Visit India?
No matter what the country, all the people coming to India from another nation need a visa according to the Indian government. Citizens of Togo who want to visit India for a short term need to get an Indian eVisa.
An eVisa is an electronic visa. You can easily apply for it online and get the approval online via email. This makes the application process for Togo citizens easy and fast.
Types of Indian eVisa Available for Togo Citizens?
The Indian government offers five different types of eVisas, depending on the reason for the travel.
Tourist eVisa
A tourist eVisa is for people who want to travel to India for sightseeing, casual visits, to attend a short-term program (for example, cooking or yoga), or any other recreational activity.
There are 3 types of tourist eVisas available:
30-Day Tourist eVisa
This visa is valid for 30 days, and you're allowed to visit the country twice.
1-Year Tourist eVisa
This visa is applicable for one year. You're allowed to enter the country multiple times, but you can only stay for 90 days per visit.
5-Year Tourist eVisa
This eVisa is applicable for 5 years and you can go to the country multiple times. With this visa too, you can only stay in India for 90 days per visit.
Business eVisa
If you are traveling to India for a company-related activity, like attending a meeting or a conference, you need to apply for a business eVisa. You can use this visa for 1 year and you are permitted multiple entries in India. With this visa, you are allowed 180 days of stay in India.
Medical eVisa
Medical eVisa is for those who are looking to get healthcare treatment in India. This visa is valid only for 60 days, but you are permitted to enter the country 3 times.
Medical Attendant eVisa
This Medical Attendant eVisa is specially for the people who are accompanying the patient who needs the medical treatment. The validity of this visa is the same as the medical eVisa, 60 days from the date of entry.
Transit eVisa
If you're just traveling through India to get to a different country, then you need a transit eVisa.
Documents You Need to Apply for the eVisa of India
To apply for an Indian eVisa, you need to first know about all the important documents you need while filling the application. Below are the documents you need:
A Valid Passport: You must have a Togo passport that is valid and will remain so for the next 6 months or more from the date of application approval.
A Valid Email ID: Make sure you fill in the correct and accessible email ID in the form because all the information regarding your visa will be sent to you through this email only.
Passport-Style Photograph: You will be asked to upload your photograph while filling the application. Make sure you only use a recent photo that has been clicked in the past six months. Here read all the important photo requirements.
A Working Credit/Debit Card: Before submitting your application form, you will need to pay the Visa fee. You will need a valid credit/debit card to make the online payment. There may be more options for payment on the website.
Blank Pages in Your Passport: Ensure that your passport has at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
Other Important Information
- Every member of a family who is traveling to India needs to apply for a Visa, no matter what their age.
- Every child flying to India with a parent should have their own passport and their own eVisa.
- If you have an international travel document or diplomatic passport, you are not eligible to apply for an Indian visa.
- You cannot change an Indian tourism eVisa to another form of visa.
- You cannot overstay your visa.
- You can only apply for an Indian eVisa 2 times a year.
- When entering India, you must have a return ticket with you to present to the security officers.
- You must have a printed copy of your Indian eVisa to present when entering the country.
- Only designated seaports or airports in India allow you to enter the country using an eVisa. You are free to choose from any of the approved immigration checkpoints as you leave the country.
- Citizens of Togo may also need to share a scanned copy of the biographical page of their passport and/or a recent color photo.
What is the Processing Time for Indian eVisa?
Applying for an Indian eVisa at least one week before your intended arrival is the best idea. So you are safe if delays happen. The usual time for Indian eVisa processing is about 4 business days.
How Can You Apply from Togo for an Indian eVisa?
Now that you know all the important documents and other requirements, you are ready to apply for the eVisa.
Go to Online Indian eVisa website.
Fill the application form. The information you'll need to fill in includes personal, educational, occupational, travel, and passport information.
Double-check all the information you have filled carefully because any mistake can lead to delay or rejection of your application
Make an online payment of the Visa fee. You need a credit/debit card, depending on the website. You might have other payment options.
Submit the application when you are certain that everything is correct.
Important Note: Make sure the email address you have shared in the application form is the one you regularly use and have access to because all the information related to the approval will be sent to you via this email address.
Which Ports of Entry Are Approved for Indian eVisa Holders?
Any of the approved seaports and airports can be used to enter India.
Authorized Indian airports are:
- Ahmedabad
- Amritsar
- Bagdogra
- Bengaluru
- Bhubaneshwar
- Calicut
- Chennai
- Chandigarh
- Cochin
- Coimbatore
- Delhi
- Gaya
- Goa(Dabolim)
- Goa(Mopa)
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Indore
- Jaipur
- Kannur
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Madurai
- Mangalore
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Port Blair
- Pune
- Tiruchirapalli
- Trivandrum
- Varanasi
- Vishakhapatnam
Authorized seaports are:
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Goa
- Mangalore
- Mumbai
- Port Blair
Authorised airports and seaports are updated from time to time, so it is recommended to bookmark Indian e-Visa Seaports and Airports.
Embassy of Togo in India
There is only one Togo Embassy in India and that is in Delhi
Address: D-4/6 Ground Floor, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, 110057, India.
Phone: +91-11-4103-7036
Email: [email protected]
Working Days: Monday-Friday
Working Hours: 09:00 to 17:00
Have more questions? Visit the Indian Visa Helpdesk.
Check your eligibility for Online Indian Visa and apply at least a week before your scheduled trip to India. Citizens of many countries including Austrian citizens, Belgian citizens, Moroccan citizens, Jamaican citizens, French citizens and Jamaican citizens are eligible for India e-Visa.