Yes, US Citizens are required to hold a visa to travel through the country.

Indian e-Visa can be applied a minimum of 4 in advance of the commencement of the journey to India. It is to be noted, that during the peak season (October- March) the application process may take longer than the normal period for approval.

Hence, it is advised to apply before at least 4-7 days. The window period for applying e-Visa is 120 days.

Major credit cards are accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay, American Express, and Discover)

Applicant can make payment using the currencies of 130 countries including PayPal/Debit/Credit/Cheque.

In case of failure of payment, it is likely the applicant’s bank service blocking the international transaction. Please make sure or call the bank to know the reason behind the declination.

If the problem persists, mail us at [email protected] to resolve the issue and allow the time of 24 hours.

The processing fee for an electronic visa is not refundable once it has been paid because it is only used to complete the application and is not based on whether the electronic travel authorization (ETA) is approved or denied.

Before submitting the e-Visa application, the applicant must double-check all the information, particularly Name, Nationality, Passport Number, Date of Birth (D.O.B), photograph/self-portrait, etc. However, if any discrepancy is found on the ETA, then we can re-apply your e-Visa by taking processing fees only.

The processing cost for an e-Visa is not refundable once it has been filed because it is only used to complete the application and is not based on whether it will be approved or canceled. However, you will get a refund of the service fee.

To apply for an e-Visa India, the mandatory requirements are the standard passport with a minimum validity period of six months from the date of arrival in India, a photograph, a working email address, and a debit/credit card. Your passport must have at least two blank pages for immigration officials to stamp your entry and exit at the airport.

Additionally,

e-Tourist: There are three types of e-tourists available 30 days, 1 year, and 5 years available.

e-Business Visa: permits the stay of credible 180 days with multiple entries.

e- Medical Visa: permits the stay of credible 180 days with multiple entries.

e-Medical Attendant: permits the stay of 60 days with double entry.

Indian e-Visa is non-refundable and non-extendable. And it doesn’t grant a permit to enter the protected/ restricted areas.

Applicants must apply at least 4-7 days before the date of arrival and a minimum of 4 to process the applications.

Travelers may not be asked for evidence of hotel tickets, flight tickets, or any similar facilities. However, sometimes the applicants are asked to submit supporting evidence of sufficient funds to facilitate the accommodation during their stay.

• The applicant must enter the country through one of 28 authorized airports or 5 designated seaports.

• The currency can be converted at the airports

• Your passport must have at least two blank pages for immigration officials to stamp your entry and exit at the airport.

• Indian e-Visa is non-refundable and non-extendable. And it doesn’t grant a permit to enter the protected/ restricted areas.

• It is advisable to carry a paper copy of the granted e-Visa.

Yes, the applicant is allowed to enter the country through seaports. However, it is mandatory by regulation for the visitor to check in through one of five authorized ports. They are Chennai, Goa, Cochin, Mumbai, and Mangalore.

e-Tourist: The applicants are allowed to 3 times per year.

e-Business visa: permits the stay of credible 180 days with multiple entries.

e- Medical visa: the visa allows the international patient to seek treatment for 180 days.

e-Medical Attendant: permits the stay of 60 days with double entry.

e-Tourist visa has three subtypes:

30 Days e-Tourist Visa

1-Year e-Tourist Visa

5 Years e-Tourist Visa

Travelers must enter the country through authorized airports and seaports.

Here is the list of authorized airports:

• Ahmedabad
• Amritsar
• Bagdogra
• Bengaluru
• Bhubaneshwar
• Calicut
• Chennai
• Chandigarh
• Cochin
• Coimbatore
• Delhi
• Gaya
• Goa
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Jaipur
• Kannur
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Madurai
• Mangalore
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Port Blair
• Pune
• Tiruchirapalli
• Trivandrum
• Varanasi
• Vishakhapatnam

The list of Seaports:

• Chennai
• Cochin
• Goa
• Mangalore
• Mumbai

Nationals of the following countries are eligible:

Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameron Union Republic, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Island, Chile, China, China- SAR Hongkong, China- SAR Macau, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d'lvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati,Kyrgyzstan , Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger Republic, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal , Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Island, Tuvalu, UAE, Uganda,Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

If you are from the above-mentioned nations, then you are not eligible for applying e-Visa. However, the visa can be obtained through the traditional Indian Embassy process.

The e-Visa of India certainly offers to distinguish advantage over regular visas. First of all, the applicant can avoid the tedious process of scheduling an interview, attending the interview with the Indian Embassy, and filling out the length of the paper works.

Most e-visas are approved within 24-72 hours of applying, unlike the traditional visa which takes days to get approved and send you the document through the post.

The standard visa process requires the applicants to submit the original copy of their passport, financial evidence supports,, and residence statements. The process father complicates for approval process ana d has a high probability of rejection.

So, the Indian e-Visa is simpler, easier, and faster relative to traditional visas.

The international visitor must exit India through the assigned immigration checkpoint of designated airports and seaports in legal regards. Entering and exiting the Republic of India through unauthorized airports or seaports are considered illegal within the constitution of India and may face the alleged consequences. They are a total of 34 airports, 31 Seaports, and 5 Rail Check Points.

Exit Points

Exit points through designated airports

• Ahmedabad
• Amritsar
• Bagdogra
• Bengaluru
• Bhubaneshwar
• Calicut
• Chennai
• Chandigarh
• Cochin
• Coimbatore
• Delhi
• Gaya
• Goa
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Jaipur
• Kannur
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Madurai
• Mangalore
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Port Blair
• Pune
• Srinagar
• Surat 
• Tiruchirapalli
• Tirupati
• Trivandrum
• Varanasi
• Vijayawada
• Vishakhapatnam

Seaport Exit Points

• Alang
• Bedi Bunder
• Bhavnagar
• Calicut
• Chennai
• Cochin
• Cuddalore
• Kakinada
• Kandla
• Kolkata
• Mandvi
• Mormagoa Harbour
• Mumbai Seaport
• Nagapattinum
• Nhava Sheva
• Paradeep
• Porbandar
• Port Blair
• Tuticorin
• Vishakapatnam
• New Mangalore
• Vizhinjam
• Agati and Minicoy Island Lakshdwip UT
• Vallarpadam
• Mundra
• Krishnapatnam
• Dhubri
• Pandu
• Nagaon
• Karimganj
• Kattupalli

Land Immigration CheckPoints

• Attari Road
• Akhaura
• Banbasa
• Changrabandha
• Dalu
• Dawki
• Dhalaighat
• Gauriphanta
• Ghojadanga
• Haridaspur
• Hili
• Jaigaon
• Jogbani
• Kailashahar
• Karimgang
• Khowal
• Lalgolaghat
• Mahadipur
• Mankachar
• Moreh
• Muhurighat
• Radhikapur
• Ragna
• Ranigunj
• Raxaul
• Rupaidiha
• Sabroom
• Sonouli
• Srimantapur
• Sutarkandi
• Phulbari
• Kawarpuchia
• Zorinpuri
• Zokhawthar

Rail Immigration CheckPoints

• Munabao Rail Check Post
• Attari Rail Check Post
• Gede Rail and Road Check Post
• Haridaspur Rail Check Post
• Chitpur Rail Checkpost

Yes, the nations of Britain need an e-visa to visit India. However, the e-Visa is not granted to the citizens of British Subject, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizens, Britain National (Overseas), or British Overseas Territories Citizens.

No, the student visa is not eligible to apply online. For a student visa, one must connect to Embassy. Though the students can apply for an e-Tourist visa to enjoy the exhibition and excursions around India. Additionally. The functions of an e-Conference visa allow the students to take a part in educational lectures and other related research activities.

Yes, if you belong to the yellow fever nation, you need to carry a yellow fever vaccination card to show at checkpoint airports. Otherwise, the traveler will be quarantined for 5-7 days before being allowed entry into India.

Here is the list of yellow fever nations:

Africa

• Angola
• Benin
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi
• Cameroon
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• Congo
• Cote d' Ivoire
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Equatorial Guinea
• Ethiopia
• Gabon
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Guinea
• Guinea Bissau
• Kenya
• Liberia
• Mali
• Mauritania
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Rwanda
• Senegal
• Sierra Leone
• Sudan
• South Sudan
• Togo
• Uganda

South America

• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• French Guyana
• Guyana
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Suriname
• Trinidad (Trinidad only)
• Venezuela

Yes, the parents and children must have a separate visa/e-visa to travel through India. Please make sure both parents' and children's visas are displayed as ‘GRANTED’ on the website.

Diplomatic Policies or Laissez-passer travel document holders or Official passport holders are not eligible to apply for e-Visa. These applicants must apply for a standard visa through Indian Embassy.

Yes, the visitor must be vaccinated with certain vaccines to get a permit to enter the country.

Most travellers should get the following vaccinations:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Typhoid fever
• Encephalitis

If you belong to the yellow fever nation, you need to carry a yellow fever vaccination to show up at checkpoint airports. Otherwise, travelers will be quarantined for 5-7 days before being allowed entry into India.