Your Guide to Getting an Indian Tourist Visa

The process of applying for an Indian tourist visa can be daunting. Luckily, we are here to help. Check out this guide to learn all the essential information.

Are you dreaming of exploring India? Before you plan and pack your bags, ensure you have the critical entry pass: an Indian tourist visa. The process of getting one may seem daunting, but it won't be if you stick with us. This comprehensive guide will break down the entire process, from document requirements to fees and information on visa on arrival. Let's start the discussion.

Type of Visa You Need to Explore India

Foreigners looking for tourism visits in India can opt for a tourist visa. One can apply for this visa for different time periods ranging from 60 days to 10 years. Kindly note that irrespective of the validity of your visa, you cannot stay there for more than 90 days on a continuous basis. You have to maintain at least a two-month gap between two visits to India on a tourist visa. Kindly note that you can also explore India on a student visa, intern visa, employment visa, as well as journalist visa. But in this post, we will only focus on Indian tourist visas.

Applying for an Indian Tourist Visa

Maximum countries across the globe have outsourced the Indian tourist visa application process to private companies. The Indian government is now managing the process of providing licenses to those companies that handle the Indian visa acquisition process. Previously, foreign agencies used to manage such jobs. Currently, Indian companies mainly offer visa assistance. We recommend to verify the legitimacy of any service provider you engage with. Ask them to show their license number.

The Indian visa application process commences with submitting an online form, followed by submitting all the required documents, visa payment, and processing fees. Later in this post, we will discuss the Indian tourist visa requirements and visa fees in detail.

Visa Fee

The cost of applying for a tourist visa for India varies from country to country. Tourist e-Visa fees paid can be using a Debit or a Credit card.

Documentation Requirements

To apply for an Indian tourist visa, please refer to the following required documents:

• Original passport with at least six months validity and two blank pages
• One passport-size photo
• Tour details, including copies of the flight tickets
• Lodging details (proof of own house, relative's residence, hotel booking details, etc.)

These are the Indian tourist visa requirements. Submit them to your visa processing agency to begin the process. You can submit copies of the abovementioned documents except for your passport. Upon visa issuance, your passport will be returned to the address listed within it.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

Travelers from certain countries are eligible for on-arrival Indian visas. The list includes:

You will be eligible for an Indian tourist visa on arrival if you belong to any of the abovementioned countries. In that case, you need to submit your passport, flight tickets, photo, and any particular documents.

People planning to obtain a VOA must apply online at least four days prior to the travel date. Meanwhile, they also have to submit the required documents and pay the non-refundable fee. The authority will capture the biometric details of the applicants once they reach India. After that, their visas will be approved. Kindly note that visa on arrival is only provided at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad international airports.

We hope you can now obtain your India tourist visa with proper preparation and using the information shared in this guide. You can also consult with INDIAN VISA ONLINE to make your application process even smoother. We are a globally renowned visa assistance firm helping clients across the globe to obtain visas for India. Contact us now to make your Indian tourist visa acquisition process stress-free.

If you requirements are different from those of a visitor or tourist, Indian eVisa services have something for everyone. Thanks to its seven different categories:

• Tourist eVisa
• Business eVisa
• Medical eVisa
• Medical attendant eVisa
• Conference eVisa
• Ayush Visa (medical visa for traditional medical treatment like Ayurveda)
• Transit visa

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In addition to British citizens, citizens of many countries including Armenia, Brazil, Colombia, Finland, Germany, Mexico are eligible for India e-Visa. You can apply for the Indian e-Visa Online Application right here.