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• Nationality
• Document Required
• Technical Info for e-Visa
• Payment Related
• Authorized Immigration checkposts through which eVisa holders can travel.

Payment Helpdesk

SBI ePay: +91-22-2753-5773 (24 x 7)                Axis Bank : +91 1800-419-0073 (24 x 7)

Toll free Numbers from:

• USA : 1855 205 5577
• Uk : 0808 178 5040
• Singapore : 800 1206 355
• Australia : 1800 153 861
• UAE : 8000 3570 3218
• Saudi Arabia : 800 850 0000
• Qatar : 00 800 100 348
• Bahrain : 800 11 300

Select option no. 6 on IVR to connect to agents.

From rest of the countries none toll free number to India + 91-40-6717-4100 (Paid Number).

• eVisa Helpdesk (Due to maintenance activity IVRS services are unavailable.)
• eVisa Helpdesk

E-VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online

Upload Photo and Passport Page

Pay eVisa fee online

Using Credit / Debit card / Payment Wallet

Receive ETA Online

Electronic Travel Authorization/ETA Will be sent to your e-mail

Fly To India

Print ETA and present at Immigration Check Post where eVisa will be stamped on passport.

Government of India makes no provision of charging of any emergency fees or additional fees for grant of any emergency / express e-visa. Those travelling to India are also advised to go through instructions available on the website of Bureau of Immigration at https://boi.gov.in .

eVisa is admissable only under the following categories:

E-tourist visa, e-business visa, e-conference visa, e-medical visa, e-medical attendent visa, e-ayush visa, e-ayush attendent visa.

• e-Emergency X-Misc Visa

1. One Month e-Tourist Visa

One Month (30 Days).

Double Entry, non-extendable and non-convertible

2. One year e-Tourist Visa

One year (365 Days) from the date of grant of ETA.

3. Five years e-Tourist Visa

Five years from the date of grant of ETA.

Maximum stay in India during one Calender Year should not exceed 180 days for 1 year and 5 year Tourist Visa.

One year (365 days) from the date of grant of ETA.

Continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days. If the intension is to stay for more then 180 days, shall get registered with FRRO/FRO concerned within two weeks after the expiry of 180 days.

Thirty days (30 days) from the date of arrival into India.

Organizers to upload all details & documentation on the MHA website (conference.mha.gov.in)

Sixty days (60 days) from the date of arrival into India.

If the applicant is unable to complete his e-visa application form, he may save the application and may return to complete the application form by clicking the tab at the bottom of page: After your eVisa applications is submitted, the same shall be scrutinized and if any Document/Image is not appropriate, you may be advised on your given e-mail to re-upload the same. To re-upload use the tab at the bottom of the page. Applicant should normally receive this mail within 24 hours.

• Useful Web Links
• Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. Of India.
• Ministry of External Affairs, Govt Of India
• Ministry of Tourism, Govt Of India
• Bureau of Immigration, Govt Of India
• Incredible India, Govt Of India

Eligibility

• International travellers whose sole objective for visiting India is recreation, sight seeing,casual visit to meet friends and relatives, attending a short term yoga programme,Short term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/programme (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/ diploma etc),Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return), medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine, business purpose, as attendant to e-Medical visa holder, attending a conference/ seminar/ workshop organized by a Ministry or Department of the Government of India, State Governments or UT Administrations etc. & their subordinate/ attached organizations & PSUs and private conferences organized by private persons/companies/organizations.
• Applicant's passport should have at least six months validity at the time of making application for grant of e-Visa.
• International Travellers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket,with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
• International Travellers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.
• Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer travel document holders.
• Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent's/Spouse's Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.
• Not available to International Travel Document Holders other than Passport.

If you are a national of any following countries, you are eligible for eVisa.

• Afghanistan
• Antigua & Barbuda
• Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Cameroon Union Republic
• Cayman Island
• Cook Islands
• Cote d'lvoire
• Czech Republic
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Equatorial Guinea
• Isle of Man
• Liechtenstein
• Marshall Islands
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Niger Republic
• Niue Island
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Republic of Korea
• Saint Christopher and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• South Africa
• Switzerland
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Turks & Caicos Island
• United Kingdom
• Vatican City-Holy See
• Zambia and Zimbabwe

Documents Requirement & Visa Categories

• General Instructions
• Advisory for Canadian Nationals
• e-Visa has 5 sub-categories viz. e-Tourist Visa(for 30 days/01 year/ 05 years) ,e-Business Visa, e-Medical Visa, e-Medical Attendant Visa and e-Conference Visa. A foreigner (other than those applying for e-Conference Visa) will be allowed to club activities permitted under these categories. Foreigners applying for e-Conference visa will be permitted to club the activities permitted under e-Tourist visa only (validity co-terminus with e-Conference Visa only i.e. 30 days). Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas will be granted against one e- Medical Visa.
• For e-Tourist and e-Business visa, Applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival.
• For e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference visa, Applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival with a window of 120 days. Example: If you are applying on 1st Sept then applicant can select arrival date from 5th Sept to 2nd Jan
• Sample eVisa application form is available on the tab near the bottom of eVisa main page.
• Recent front facing photograph with white background and photo page of Passport containing personal details like name, date of birth, nationality, expiry date etc are to be uploaded mandatorily by the applicant. Additionally one more document depending upon the e-Visa type would also be required to be uploaded. The application is liable to be rejected if the uploaded documents and photograph are not clear / as per specification.
• e-Visa fee is country/Territory specific. Bank transaction charges of 2.5% will be charged additionally on applicable e-Visa fees. The fee must be paid at least 4 days before the expected date of travel otherwise application will not be processed. To know the fee applicable on your Country/Territory please Click here (for e-Tourist Visa) and for other e-Visa Click here .
• e-Visa fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either Grant or Rejection of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
• Applicant should carry a copy of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) along with him/her at the time of travel. Please confirm that your ETA status is shown as 'GRANTED' on this website prior to commencement of your journey. Applicants can track the status of their application online by clicking VisaStatus
• Biometric details of the applicant will be mandatorily captured at Immigration on arrival in India.
• e-Visa is non-extendable, non-convertible & not valid for visiting Protected/Restricted and Cantonment Areas. If you intend to visit Protected/Restricted/Cantonment areas, you would require prior permission from the Civil Authority please visit here.
• The e-Visa fee payment status updation may take up to 2 hours due to technical reasons/network delays. Before re-applying, the applicants are requested to wait for 2 hours for payment status updating, after final submission of the application form and payment of the fee. In cases, where e-Visa fee has been deducted but status is not updated, the applicants are advised to verify their payment status by clicking on 'Verify Payment/Pay Visa Fee' tab or by clicking on the link Verify Payment.
• Nationals of Yellow Fever affected countries or travellers arriving from these countries must carry YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CARD at the time of arrival in India, otherwise they may be quarantined for 6 days upon arrival in India. Please visit our Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare latest guidelines regarding yellow fever countries here.
• You must travel on the Passport which you have applied for eVisa. Entry will be allowed into India on the new passport even if ETA has been issued on the old passport, however in such cases a traveler must carry the old passport on which ETA was issued

The documents required for completing the eVisa application is indicated against each type of eVisa. Please keep all these documents ready at hand before beginning to fill your eVisa application. All documents including Business cards, Invitation letters etc. must be in English language, failing which the application would be liable for rejection. The entire process may take 10 to 15 minutes to complete the application and make the payment.

Applicants must be fill eVisa application himself/herself and give correct information in each column and take responsibility for the correctness of information provided.

Documents Required: All documents uploaded by the applicant including business cards, invitation letters etc. must be in English language, failing which e-Visa application would be liable for rejection.

The documents required for e-visa are :.

• Scanned Bio Page of the passport showing the Photograph and Details *
• For short term courses, copy of letter from the institute/organization/hospital etc. concerned on its letter-head *
• For voluntary work of short duration, copy of letter from the organization concerned on its letter-head *
• Copy of Letter from the Hospital concerned in India on its letterhead which including the date / tentative date which admission have been suggested .
• Copy of Business Card
• Any letter of invitation if applicable from indian parties which wish you conduct the business (optional).
• Copy of Passport page containing personal particulars *
• Approval of the Government of India in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Department of Sports)
• Invitation Letter to foreign sports teams and sports persons to visit India by the concerned Sports Federation/Association in India.
• If the applicant had participated in any commercial sports event during his/her previous visit to India, then documents regarding Tax compliance for the said visit are to be furnished
• If the sports event entails visit to Restricted or Protected Areas in India, below mentioned additional documents are also to be submitted (a) Clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. (b) Political Clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of external Affairs, Government of India. (c) Requisite clearance from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
• Invitation of the host institute to the foreign faculty
• Copy of the sanction order under GIAN issued by the National Coordinating Institute viz. IIT Kharagpur
• Copy of the synopsis of the courses to be taken up by the faculty
• Invitation from organizer, which applicant may seek from this organiser.
• Political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs
• Event clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs

The digital photograph to be uploaded along with the Visa application should meet the following requirements:

• Format - JPEG
• Minimum 10 KB
• Maximum 1 MB
• The height and width of the Photo must be equal.
• Photo should present full face, front view, eyes open and without spectacles
• Center head within frame and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin
• Background should be plain light colored or white background.
• No shadows on the face or on the background.
• Without borders.
• Format -PDF
• Size : Minimum 10 KB ,Maximum 300 KB

The applicant has choice of using two option for payment.

• SBI-FAQS-Payment Related
• AXIS-FAQS-Payment Related

SBIePay is the Payment Aggregator service of State Bank of India ? India?s Largest Bank and amongst top 50 Banks in the world, which provides bouquet of multiple payment options on a single page for the convenience of the customers.

SBIePay has facilitated the following channels on e-Visa platform:

• Payment Gateway: It seamlessly processes Credit card and Debit Card transactions for all the cards issued internationally by Visa & MasterCard. SBIePay Payment gateway is enabled with BIN identifier which recognises the BIN online when a customer enters the no., which drastically improves the success percentage and reduces customer friction.
• Paypal: SBIePay also facilitates e-Visa customers to make payment through widely popular and accepted Paypal channel.

SBIePay is certified with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ver 3.2, which is the latest version, and which further reinforces our promise of security and safety. The payment system fully supports 3DSecure - Verified by Visa and MasterCard Secure Code, wherever it is applicable. Further, SBIePay is secured using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption which ensures that payment information that travels over the Internet is always encrypted and cannot be viewed by unauthorised individuals.

Yes, SBIePay has enabled international card issued by MasterCard and VISA both with and without 3D Secure authentication.

The applicant enters necessary details on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ , and clicks on 'Pay Now'. The applicant is redirected to SBIePay payment page and is presented with payment options of either entering Card details (Payment Gateway) or Paypal .Applicant enters his card details and clicks ?Proceed?. Now, either of the below mentioned 2 scenarios will occur:

• 3 D Secure page of the Card Issuerwill be displayed, where applicant must enter 3D Secure Password/OTP.
• Transaction is processed without 3D Secure page. After successful completion of transaction, the applicant is redirected on to the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ with a successful receipt of payment.

If an applicant is presented with a 3D Secure page prompting to enter a password/OTP, this means the Card issuing Bank participates in 3D Secure transaction. If the applicant?s transaction is processed without directing to 3D secure page, he/she should contact the card issuing Bank for support.

In an ideal scenario, once the transaction is processed, the applicant shall be presented with a payment successful page along with a reference number.

In some rare scenarios it may happen where the application is not shown Payment successful page post completion of transaction, which may be due to a drop in connectivity leading to non-receipt of success response. If the applicant does not receive any success message even after card account has been charged, a refund shall be initiated after due reconciliation process to the applicants? card account.

In rare case of transaction status unknown to the applicant, which is when the applicant has not received success response due to time out or connectivity issue and the account has been debited, we advise the customer not to attempt another transaction immediately and rather provide their Order no. on the e-Visa site after 30 minutes to check the status of the transaction. If the transaction status is showing ?failed?, then customer may attempt another transaction. Also, the debited amount shall be refunded to the applicants? card account after reconciliation process within seven (7) days of transaction.

The banking charges for:

• Payment Gateway Card transactions (both Debit or Credit Card): 2.5%* of the applicable e-Visa fee.
• Paypal: 3.5%* of the applicable e-Visa fee.

*The charges are inclusive of any applicable taxes.

The breakup of transaction charges will be displayed on the Payment page for applicants? knowledge and to maintain transparency.

At State Bank of India, we are committed to provide best customer services to our customers. Customers can email us at sbiepay[at]sbi[dot]co[dot]in for any queries related to their transaction. Alternatively, SBIePay provides 24*7*365 customer support to all the e-Visa applicants. Applicants can also call us on the below mentioned number(s):

Contact No: +91-22-2753-5773

An applicant can perform multiple times transactions for a single application ID, with a gap of minimum 25 minutes between each transaction. It is advisable that applicant may check the status of the transaction at e-Visa portal before attempting another transaction.

An applicant shall be charged for only once for any successful transaction against an application ID. Any further debits shall be refunded back to the customer after due reconciliation, within seven (7) days of transactions.

Axis Bank is an Internet Payment Gateway Solution allows you to make payments on a 24 X 7 basis from around the world. It accepts all Visa, MasterCard and Maestro cards.

Axis Bank Payment Gateway services facilitates online payments w.r.t. all Credit and Debit Cards issued by MasterCard and VISA.

Axis Bank Payment gateway services is compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) standards. All transactions initiated at Axis Bank Payment Gateway services come with 128 bit security and two factor authentication via MasterCard Secure Code and Verified-by-Visa authentication is enabled.

Axis Bank Payment gateway accepts all international card issued by MasterCard and VISA both with and without 3D secure authentication.

The applicant after filling details on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ clicks 'Pay Now'. The applicant is redirected to Axis Bank payment gateway page and is presented with payment options like MasterCard and VISA. Cardholder enters his card number, expiry date, Name and CVV value and clicks 'Pay Now'. Incase cardholder Bank is enabled for 3D secure, then a page will appear for the cardholder to entire either his/her OTP/3D secure password. Else transaction would be processed. After successful completion of transaction, the applicant is redirected on to the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ with a successful receipt of payment.

Incase Bank is participating for 3D Secure transaction during transaction a 3D secure page would appear and cardholders have to enter his/her password /OTP.

The applicant shall be presented with a payment successful page along with reference number. If the applicant does not receive any success message even after card account has been charged, a refund will have to be initiated after due reconciliation to the applicant's card account.

If a transaction has failed but the applicants card account is debited more than once, the amount will have to be refunded to the applicant's card account after reconciliation process within seven (7) days of transaction. In some cases, If the fund still lies with the card issuing Bank, kindly get in touch with your Bank for such case.

The banking charges are subject to maximum of 2.5% plus applicable taxes on the applicable e-Visa fees. These charges are charged to the applicant at the time of making online e visa fee payment.

Axis Bank provides technical support for all payment related transactions at ecom[at]axisbank[dot]com

Our endeavour is to provide you with a seamless experience on our platform. Please ensure following, before initiating the card payment.

• Using a non-expired card
• Have sufficient balance in your account
• Have sufficient credit card limit on the card being used
• Card is not reported as ?lost or stolen?
• Entering the correct OTP. Have access to device for accessing OTP or Static password
• Card supports transactions in INR and USD
• Amount has not exceeded the daily maximum allowed amount by your issuer
• Number of transactions have not exceeded the daily maximum allowed count by your issuer
• Issuer and card not enrolled for 3DS
• Timeout occurred while receiving the OTP from issuer or while entering OTP on the payment page

SBI e-Pay Payment Gateway :-

• SBIePay is the Payment Aggregator service of State Bank of India which provides multiple payment options on a single payment page for the convenience of applicants. SBIePay has enabled Debit and Credit issued by MasterCard and VISA.
• SBIePay facilitates online payments all Credit and Debit Cards issued by MasterCard and VISA.
• SBIePay is certified with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ver 2.0 certified, which reinforces our promise of security. The payment system fully supports 3DSecure - Verified by Visa and MasterCard Secure Code, wherever it is applicable. Further SBIePay is secured using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption which ensures that payment information never sent over the Internet unencrypted and cannot be viewed by unauthorised individuals.
• SBIePay has enabled international card issued by MasterCard and VISA both with and without 3D Secure authentication.
• The applicant after filling details on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ and clicks 'Pay Now'. The applicant is redirected to SBIePay payment page and is presented with payment options like MasterCard and VISA. Applicant enters his card details and clicks �??Proceed�?�. Then the applicant may see one of the two options: i. 3 D Secure page of the Card issuing page for inputing 3D Secure password/OTP ii. Transaction is processed without 3D Secure page. After successful completion of transaction, the applicant is redirected on to the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ with a successful receipt of payment.
• The applicant shall be presented with a payment successful page along with reference number. If the applicant does not receive any success message even after card account has been charged, a refund shall be initiated after due reconciliation to the applicants card account.
• If a transaction has failed but the applicants card account is debited more than once, the amount shall be refunded to the applicants card account after reconciliation process within seven (7) days of transaction.
• The banking charges are 2.5% on the applicable e-Visa fees. These charges are charged to the applicant at the time of making online e-visa fee payment.
• SBIePay provides technical support for all payment related transactions at +91-22-2753-5773 is (24 x 7).
• An applicant can perform maximum of three transactions for a single application ID.
• If the applicant cannot succeed in three attempts, a new application is required to be filled and transaction has to be carried out with new application ID.
• An applicant shall be charged for only once against an application ID. Any double/triple debit shall be refunded after due reconciliation within seven (7) days of transactions.

Ans- The following are the eligibility conditions for availing e-Visa services-   i. Nationals of countries listed on the e-Visa website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ are eligible to apply for e-Visa Services.   ii. Foreigners whose sole objective for visiting India is     (a) Recreation and sightseeing     (b) Casual visit to meet friends and relatives     (c) Attending short term yoga programme or short term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/programme      (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issuing a qualifying certificate/diploma etc. to the participants)     (d) Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return)     (e) Medical treatment, including treatment under Indian systems of medicine     (f) As attendant to e-Medical visa holder     (g) Business purpose     (h) Attending a conference/ seminar/ workshop.   iii. Passport should have at least six months validity at the time of making application for grant of e-Visa and a re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of the applicant.    The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.   iv. The foreigner should have return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.   v. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or having Pakistani Passport are not eligible for e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) was born    in, or was permanently resident in Pakistan, are also not eligible for e-Visa. They may apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.   vi. Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer/ international travel document holders.   vii. Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent's/Spouse's Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.

Ans- For details regarding procedure for applying, please visit our website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/

Ans- No, https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ is only the official website to apply for the e-Visa Services.    Note - Services of e-Visa are completely online and no facilitation is required by any intermediary / travel agents etc. It is advised not to believe or fall in trap of any such unscrupulous elements who claim    speedy/express grant of e-Visa and charge money for it.    Do not share your personal information with any unauthorized website as it may lead to leakage of your personal data. Only visit the official website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ for e-Visa    service.    For any clarification, you may write us on our email id ' indian-evisa[at]gov[dot]in ' or contact us on +91 11 24300666 .

Ans- No, there is no fee other than the processing fee for e-Visa application and it is non-refundable. Please visit our website to know the fee applicable for your country as it is country-specific.

Ans- (i) For e-Tourist Visa (01 year / 05 years), e-Business Visa, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference visa, applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance    of the date of arrival. Such application can be made 120 days in advance from proposed date of travel.    (ii) For e-Tourist Visa (30 days) , applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival. Such application can be made 30 days in advance from    proposed date of travel.

Ans- Yes. Immediately after you submit your e-Visa application and make the payment, you will receive a confirmation of submission of your application on the email id provided by you while filling up your    application form.

Ans- Your e-Visa application may take 72 hours or more for processing. You will be intimated about your Visa status (Granted or Rejected) on your email id provided by you in the e-Visa application.

Ans- Yes, you may check the status of your e-Visa application by visiting our website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ and clicking on 'Check your Visa Status' Tab provided on the website.

Ans- The validity of e-Visa would be according to the e-Visa service you have requested in the application form as -    For e-Tourist Visa (01 year / 05 years) , the validity would be 365 days / 05 years from the date of grant of ETA with Multiple entries and Maximum stay in India during one Calender Year should not exceed 180 days.    For e-Tourist Visa (30 days) , the validity would be 30 days from the date of your first arrival in India. Double entries will be granted within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport. Your first    arrival must be between the date of issue and expiry of ETA.    For e-Business Visa , the validity would be 365 days from the date of grant of ETA with Multiple entries and continuous stay during each visit which shall not exceed 180 days and no registration would be    required if stay is for a period of less than 180 days. However, if the intention is to stay for more than 180 days, then the foreigner shall get himself/herself registered with the FRRO/FRO concerned     (https://indianfrro.gov.in) within two weeks after the expiry of 180 days of his/her arrival in India.    For e-Conference Visa , the validity would be 30 days from the date of arrival in India with Single entry.    For e-Medical Visa , the validity would be 60 days from the date of first arrival in India and triple entry will be allowed within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport.    For e-Medical Attendant Visa , the validity would be 60 days from the date of first arrival in India and triple entry will be allowed within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport.

Ans- No, e-Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.

Ans- You may arrive at 31 designated Airports i.e. 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 & Visakhapatnam, and 5 designated seaports (i.e. Cochin, Goa, Mangalore,    Chennai and Mumbai seaports). You may depart from any of the Indian Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).

Ans- Your e-Visa application may take upto 72 hours for processing. For more enquiries on your e-Visa application, you can contact us at +91 11 24300666 or e-mail at indian-evisa[at]gov[dot]in    The applicants are advised to beware of unscrupulous elements/ travel agents/ intermediaries in this regard. In cases where applicants have been asked for correct details or additional information    where application is incomplete, the same must be sent immediately. If such information is not provided within 72 hours, the application is liable to be rejected.

Ans- Yes, ensure that your child?s passport is valid at-least for next 06 (six) months from the date of arrival in India.

Ans- e-Visa processing fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either Grant or Rejection of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

Ans- No. You have already paid the required processing fee online. The applicants are advised to beware of unscrupulous elements/ travel agents/ intermediaries demanding extra payment.

Ans- This pertains to customs department.

Ans- Make sure you delete the browser history and cookies before trying to make payment. Also try to change the browser if the problem persists.    In case you have already tried more than thrice, then you may have to re-submit the entire application form once again.    Payment Support helpline :-     Axis Bank Technical support. Email address: ecom[at]axisbank[dot]com    Contact No Toll free Numbers from:    USA : 18552055577 UK : 0808178 5040 Singapore : 8001206355 Australia : 1800153861 UAE : 8000 3570 3218 Saudi Arabia : 8008500000 Qatar : 00800 100348 Bahrain : 80011300    For rest of the countries: + 91-40-6717-4100     SBI ePay payment support provides technical support for all payment related transactions at +91-22-2753-5773 (24 x 7).

Ans- Please visit our website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ and click on 'Verify Payment/ Pay e-Visa fee'.

Ans - You have to upload the business card along with the details of Indian Firm/Company (which you intend to associate yourself with) for business activities. For Sports Related Activity under e-Business Visa, please refer Instructions for applicant page for the list of documents required.

Ans- Business card means 'a card provided to you by the company you are working for' OR you can also upload 'an invitation letter from the company in India including company's information, address and    phone number in India'.

Ans - A Copy of Letter from the Hospital concerned in India on its letterhead which includes the tentative date of admission/treatment in the hospital mentioning the name, nationality and Passport number of    the patient/ e-Medical Visa applicant.

Ans- For e-Conference Visa, following are the required documents:    (i) Invitation from organizer (mandatory)    (ii) Political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India (mandatory)    (iii) Event clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India (optional)

Ans- You may be allowed entry into India on the new passport even if ETA has been issued on the old passport with the condition that you must carry the new Passport and old passport on which ETA was    issued.

Ans- No, You can only enter through the designated airports/seaports which are listed on the e-Visa website.

Ans- You have to put the Previous visa details in the application form as it is mandatory. You can write NA or Not Available or Not Applicable or any other suitable phrase according to you in the application    form if you do not remember your earlier Visa number/details.

Ans- The Visa on Arrival facility is only for the nationals of Japan, South Korea and UAE (only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular/paper visa for India). For the nationals of all other    countries eligible for e-Visa, the e-visa application have to be filled online and the applicant must wait till the confirmation/Grant of ETA for travelling to India.

Ans- e-Visa processing fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either grant or Rejection of the Application.

Ans- Entry by cruise ship is allowed with the ETA through 5 designated seaports namely Mumbai, Chennai, Cochin, Goa and Mangalore seaports.

Ans- 'Visible identification mark' generally means moles, birthmarks, permanent scars etc. which are visible and can be shown if askd for by the Indian Immigration Authority.

Ans- All the foreigners arriving in India within 6 days of departure from any yellow fever endemic country are required to possess (in original) a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination.    List of Yellow fever vaccination countries-     https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Updated%20List%20of%20Yellow%20Fever%20Endemic%20Countries%20by%20WHO_0.pdf

Ans- The applicant must check all the details including Name, Nationality, Passport Number and Date of Birth, photograph/self image etc before final submission of e-Visa application. The applicant would be    responsible for any discrepancy irrespective of grant/rejection of e-Visa application. However, if any discrepancy found on ETA, e-Visa Support Centre may be contacted at indian-evisa[at]gov[dot]in or     +91 11 24300666 for assistance at least 24 hours before the journey date.

Ans- e-Visa is not allowed for employment. You may apply for a Regular Visa.

Ans- e-Visa is not allowed for NGO activities and journalism purposes. However, Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or    consideration of any kind in return) are allowed.

Ans- Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas will be granted against one e-Medical Visa (patient).

Authorized Immigration Checkposts

Entry points.

Persons holding eVisa will be allowed to enter into India only through the designated international airports (31) namely :

• Thiruvananthapuram
• Goa(Dabolim)
• Visakhapatnam
• Bhubaneswar

eVisa facility is also been provided for entry at 5 major Indian seaport for cruise tourists:

• New Mangalore

Exit Points

• Bhubaneshwar
• Tiruchirapalli
• Vishakhapatnam
• Attari Road
• Changrabandha
• Gauriphanta
• Kailashahar
• Lalgolaghat
• Srimantapur
• Kawarpuchia
• Bedi Bunder
• Mormagoa Harbour
• Mumbai Seaport
• Nagapattinum
• Nhava Sheva
• Vishakapatnam
• Agati and Minicoy Island Lakshdwip UT
• Vallarpadam
• Krishnapatnam
• Munabao Rail Check Post
• Attari Rail Check Post
• Gede Rail and Road Check Post
• Haridaspur Rail Check Post
• Chitpur Rail Checkpost

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Updated Advisory on Tourist Visas

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The Government of India has decided, with immediate effect, to restore valid long duration (10 years) regular (paper) tourist visas for the nationals of USA. Fresh issue of regular (paper) long-duration (10 years) tourist visas has also been restored for nationals of USA.

E-Tourist visas under the three options (one month, one year and five year) which remained suspended since March 2020, shall stand restored for nationals of 156 countries. Applications for fresh e-tourist visas for eligible nationalities can also be made at the Indian E-Visa Portal [ https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html ]

• The current scheme of regular tourist visa/e-visa (single entry of 30 days duration) on gratis basis will be discontinued w.e.f. 1 st April 2022.  

Application for fresh tourist visa can be made as per following procedure:

E visa: Eligible foreign nationals can apply for e-tourist visa at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html . [The applicant may note that the Embassy does not process e-visas and any enquiries in this regard will need to be made directly on the e-visa portal].

Regular (Paper) Tourist visa: Application for regular (paper) tourist visa from Embassy / Consulate in USA can be submitted by following the link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind

Foreign nationals on tourist/e-tourist visas would be permitted to enter India only through designated Sea Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) or Airport ICPs by flights, including those under the Vande Bharat Mission or ‘air bubble’ scheme or by any flights as allowed by Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation. In no case, the foreign nationals will be allowed to enter through land border or riverine routes on Tourist visa/E-Tourist visa.

Applicants are also advised to go through the guidelines for international travel to India available at:  https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelinesforInternationalarrivalsupdatedon10thFebruary2022.pdf .

28 March 2022

The current scheme of regular tourist visa/e-visa (one month stay only) on gratis basis will also continue.

15 March, 2022

            The Government of India has decided to issue fresh tourist visas with effect from 15 October, 2021 for group tourism and from 15 November, 2021 for individual travel.  In this context, the following may be noted:

• All foreign nationals intending to visit India for tourism will be allowed to enter India on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa through chartered flights (for group tourism only) with effect from 15 October, 2021.
• All foreign nationals intending to visit India for individual tourism purposes will be permitted to enter India on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa with effect from 15 November, 2021. Such travel will be allowed through Vande Bharat Mission, Air Bubble Scheme or by any scheduled/non-scheduled commercial flight allowed by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation.
• Foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter India through land routes on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa.
• A Single Entry e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa valid for a stay of up to 30 days will be issued, which will have to be utilized within a period of 120 days from the date of issue . This visa will be issued on a gratis basis for a limited time once to each applicant. However, VFS service charge and payments on account of value-added services like courier, etc. will need to be made.
• It may be noted that existing valid e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa issued before 6 October, 2021 will continue to remain suspended and travel on such visas is not permitted.
• The process of obtaining e-Tourist Visa/Regular Tourist Visa may be accessed at the following links:
• e-Tourist Visa -  https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html . The applicant may note that the Embassy does not process e-visas and any enquiries in this regard will need to be made directly on the e-visa portal.
• Regular Tourist Visa through VFS Global with effect from 13 December, 2021 (12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time) - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind
• Applicants are also advised to go through the guidelines for international travel to India available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelinesforInternationalarrivalsdated30thNovember2021.pdf

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• A Single Entry e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa valid for a stay of up to 30 days will be issued, which will have to be utilized within a period of 120 days from the date of issue . This visa will be issued on a gratis basis for a limited time once to each applicant.
• e-Tourist Visa - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html . The applicant may note that the Embassy does not process e-visas and any enquiries in this regard will need to be made directly on the e-visa portal.
• Regular Tourist Visa through the Embassy of India – https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/extra?id=88
• Applicants are also advised to go through the guidelines for international travel to India available at  https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidelinesforinternationalarrivals17022021.pdf .

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How do you check your India visa status?

Fly anywhere. get an evisa.

If you are planning to travel to India, you can apply for an Indian visa online. The Indian government has made the visa application process easier by introducing an online application system. Here are the steps you need to follow to apply for an Indian visa online:

Step 1: Visit the Indian government's visa application website

The first step is to visit the Indian government's visa application website at  https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ . Here you can find information on the types of visas available and the requirements for each type of visa.

Step 2: Choose the type of visa you need

Once you have read through the information on the website, you need to choose the type of visa you need based on the purpose of your visit. The different types of visas available include tourist visa, business visa, medical visa, and others.

Step 3: Fill out the visa application form

After selecting the type of visa you need, you will need to fill out the visa application form online. The application form will require you to provide personal information such as your name, address, passport details, and purpose of travel.

Step 4: Upload the required documents

Once you have filled out the application form, you will need to upload the required documents to support your application. These may include your passport, passport-sized photos, proof of travel arrangements, and any other documents related to your purpose of travel.

Step 5: Pay the visa fee

The next step is to pay the visa fee online through the Indian government's website. The visa fee varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for and your nationality.

Step 6: Submit your application

After paying the visa fee, you can submit your application online. You may be required to attend an in-person interview at the Indian embassy or consulate in your country, depending on the type of visa you are applying for.

Step 7: Track your application

After submitting your application, you can track its status online through the Indian government's website. You will receive updates on the status of your application via email or text message.

Step 8: Collect your visa

Once your visa application is approved, you can collect your visa from the Indian embassy or consulate in your country or have it mailed to your address. Make sure to carefully check your visa to ensure that all the details are correct before you travel to India.

In conclusion, applying for an Indian visa online involves several steps, including visiting the Indian government's visa application website, choosing the type of visa you need, filling out the visa application form, uploading the required documents, paying the visa fee, submitting your application, tracking its status, and collecting your visa. It is important to carefully follow the application process and provide accurate and complete information to increase your chances of obtaining a visa.

After submitting your visa application for India, you may want to check the status of your application to know when your visa will be issued. The Indian government has made it possible to track your visa application status online. Here are the steps you need to follow to check your India visa status:

Step 2: Click on the "Visa Status" tab

After accessing the website, click on the "Visa Status" tab. You will be redirected to the visa application status page.

Step 3: Enter your reference number

You will be required to enter your reference number on the visa application status page. The reference number is the unique number that was issued to you when you submitted your visa application.

Step 4: Enter your date of birth

After entering your reference number, you will be required to enter your date of birth. This is to ensure that you are the rightful owner of the visa application.

Step 5: Click on "Submit"

After entering your reference number and date of birth, click on the "Submit" button. This will take you to the next page where you can view the status of your visa application.

Step 6: Check your visa status

On the next page, you will be able to see the status of your visa application. The status will be displayed as one of the following:

• Application received
• Under Process
• Pending for approval

If your visa application has been approved, you will also be able to see the date on which your visa was issued and the validity period of the visa.

Step 7: Print your visa

If your visa application has been approved, you can print your visa from the website. Make sure to carefully check your visa to ensure that all the details are correct before you travel to India.

Checking your India visa status is a simple process that can be done online. You need to visit the Indian government's visa application website, click on the "Visa Status" tab, enter your reference number and date of birth, click on "Submit", check your visa status, and print your visa if it has been approved. It is essential to regularly check your visa application status to know when your visa will be issued.

Points to Remember While Applying for Indian Visa

If you are planning to apply for an Indian visa, there are several important points that you should keep in mind to ensure that your application is processed smoothly and you are able to obtain your visa. Here are some important points to remember while applying for an Indian visa:

• Check your eligibility: Before applying for an Indian visa, make sure that you are eligible for the type of visa you want to apply for. The eligibility criteria vary depending on the purpose of your visit, the duration of your stay, and your nationality.
• Choose the right type of visa: There are several types of visas available for India, including tourist visa, business visa, medical visa, and others. Choose the right type of visa based on the purpose of your visit.
• Provide accurate information: When filling out the visa application form, make sure that you provide accurate and complete information. Any false or incomplete information can lead to the rejection of your visa application.
• Upload the required documents: Make sure to upload all the required documents to support your visa application, including your passport, passport-sized photos, proof of travel arrangements, and any other documents related to your purpose of travel.
• Pay the visa fee: The visa fee varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for and your nationality. Make sure to pay the visa fee online through the Indian government's website to avoid any delays in processing your application.
• Apply in advance: It is recommended to apply for an Indian visa at least 2-3 weeks in advance to allow sufficient time for processing and to avoid any last-minute delays.
• Attend the interview if required: Depending on the type of visa you are applying for, you may be required to attend an in-person interview at the Indian embassy or consulate in your country. Make sure to attend the interview as scheduled to avoid any delays in processing your application.
• Check your visa status: After submitting your visa application, regularly check the status of your application online through the Indian government's website. This will help you to know when your visa will be issued and if any additional information or documents are required.
• Check your visa details: Once you receive your visa, carefully check all the details to ensure that they are correct. Any errors or discrepancies should be immediately reported to the Indian embassy or consulate.

In conclusion, applying for an Indian visa involves several important points to remember, including checking your eligibility, choosing the right type of visa, providing accurate information, uploading the required documents, paying the visa fee, applying in advance, attending the interview if required, checking your visa status, and checking your visa details. Following these points can help ensure that your visa application is processed smoothly and you are able to obtain your visa in a timely manner. Want to know more about Indian visas please click here  

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How to check the status of an Indian eVisa application?

To check the status of your eVisa application on the Official India Visa Government site, begin by navigating to the “eVisa Status Enquiry” section. Here, enter your Application ID and passport details, followed by completing the CAPTCHA challenge to prove you’re not a robot. Once these steps are completed, you can view the status of your application, be it approved or pending.

The mystic lands of India beckon, with its rich tapestry of history, a mosaic of cultures, and an array of experiences that promise to be nothing short of legendary. But before you tread its ancient paths or get lost in its modern cities, there’s a key rite of passage to undertake: the eVisa application.

If you’ve recently sent your digital scroll into the vast cyberspace, hoping for a golden ticket to this South Asian marvel, you’re probably now teetering on the edge of anticipation. “Is my eVisa approved?” you wonder as you sip your morning coffee or “How long before I can pack my bags?” as you daydream at work. We sense the excitement, the fervor, and yes, that dash of impatience.

What is an Indian eVisa?

For those of you who are just setting sail on the vast ocean of international travel, let’s unravel the enigma of the eVisa. At its core, the Indian eVisa is a modern-day digital blessing, eliminating the need for those lengthy queues and tedious paperwork of yesteryears. It’s a digital visa, allowing travelers from afar to enter India’s mesmerizing landscapes, whether you’re on a quest to discover the hidden tales of ancient forts, delve into the aromatic symphony of Indian bazaars, or forge new business alliances.

There are various types of Indian eVisas, each catering to a different kind of traveler:

Tourist eVisa: For those captivated by India’s vibrant culture, historic monuments, and diverse landscapes.

Business eVisa: Tailored for the astute businesspersons seeking new horizons in the subcontinent.

Medical eVisa: For those seeking the renowned medical expertise India offers.

Each eVisa type has its own set of tales, with unique application tales and legends of duration. Choosing the right one is the first step in your epic Indian saga.

Before You Check: Gather Necessary Information

The quest to unveil the status of your eVisa application requires a bit of preparation. Think of it as gathering tools for an expedition or ingredients for a magic potion. Here’s what you need:

Application ID: This isn’t just any random assortment of numbers and letters; it’s your unique identifier, the key to unlock the treasure trove of information on your eVisa status.

Passport Details: Just as every adventurer has a trusty sidekick, your Application ID is accompanied by your passport details. Together, they’re your golden ticket to access the eVisa realm.

Stow these details safely, perhaps in a travel journal or encrypted on a digital device. Having them at hand will make your inquiry swift, smooth, and without a hitch.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check the Status

A. Embark on a Digital Journey:

Setting foot on the Official India Visa Government site is akin to opening the doors to a majestic palace of knowledge. This portal is the single source of truth, ensuring you don’t fall prey to mirages or sham sites that might mislead you.

B. Venture into the “eVisa Status Enquiry” Realm:

Navigating the vast corridors of this digital palace, you’ll stumble upon a signboard hinting at “eVisa Status Enquiry”. Think of this as the royal chamber where all secrets are kept. Step in with confidence.

C. Decipher the Secrets with Your Key (Details):

This is the moment of truth. Input your Application ID and passport details as if whispering a secret password to the guardian of this chamber. Once done, tackle the age-old riddle of proving you’re not a robot. Succeed, and the gates of knowledge shall open for you.

D. Eureka! Unveiling the Status of Your Quest:

With bated breath, behold the revelation of your eVisa application status. Whether it’s an approval leading to joyful dances or a pending status urging more patience, you’ll now have clarity and direction.

Tips to Navigate Your Quest Seamlessly

Guard Your Treasures: Think of your Application ID and passport details as sacred relics. Sharing them recklessly is like leaving a treasure chest unlocked. Protect them, and only input them on trusted sites.

Seek Knowledge and Wisdom: When in doubt, don’t hesitate to consult the elders of the land, or in modern terms, the site’s FAQ section or customer support. There’s no harm in seeking guidance.

Embrace Patience: The virtual realms might test your patience with slow loading times or momentary glitches. Deep breaths and refreshing the page often work wonders.

Record Your Steps: As with any great adventure, it’s prudent to document. Take screenshots or jot down confirmation numbers. This way, if you ever need to retrace your steps or validate your actions, you have evidence at hand.

FAQs: Answering the Whispers of the Wind

Q: How swiftly can one expect a confirmation?

A: Generally, it’s a waiting game of 4-7 days, but oh, the anticipation makes the eventual update all the sweeter!

Q: Came across a glitch in the eVisa matrix?

A: No adventure is without its hurdles. If there’s a hiccup, consider consulting the relevant authorities or those knowledgeable in the eVisa realm.

As our virtual odyssey through the intricacies of the Indian eVisa draws to a close, it’s paramount to reflect on the broader journey ahead. While today you navigate digital realms, soon you’ll be traversing India’s vibrant landscapes, immersing yourself in its rich tapestry of cultures, and forging memories that last a lifetime.

Let this guide be a testament to the spirit of travel: an amalgamation of anticipation, preparation, and the ultimate thrill of discovery. Here’s to your upcoming adventures in the land where history, modernity, and diverse traditions entwine harmoniously. Safe travels, dear explorer, and may the stories you gather be as enriching as the journey itself.

References/Further Reading

Navigating the world of eVisas , especially for a diverse and vast land like India, requires credible sources and references. Here’s a curated list of resources that will prove invaluable for both neophytes and seasoned travelers:

Official Indian eVisa Portal:

Indian eVisa Home

The starting point for all your eVisa endeavors. A treasure trove of official guidelines, application forms, and frequently asked questions.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs:

For a deeper dive into India’s visa policies, procedures, and bilateral agreements.

Curious which one do you need, eVisa or traditional visa, check our guide here. Do I need an Indian eVisa or a visa?

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All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. All Individual visa seekers are requested to apply for the Indian Visa through Online application link , in order to make an application for getting the Indian visa. The duly signed physical copy of the application form completed in all respect and submitted succesfully, is to be submitted at the concerned Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) or directly to Indian Mission/ Post, on the scheduled date of interview along with the requisite supporting documents. The instructions for filling the form and scheduling the appointment can be seen at Instructions for Online Visa Application. Important technical information for filling online Indian visa application can be referred at Technical Instructions. The status of Visa Application can be seen on the link for Visa Enquiry . The applicants are also requested to visit website of the Indian Mission concerned for detailed information about Indian visa.

All Individual visa seekers are requested to apply for the Indian Visa through online application link. Or can apply by typing the URL: https://indianvisa-bangladesh.nic.in/ in the address bar of web browser, in order to make an application for getting the Indian visa. In either case, no hand written application form will be accepted by any of the Indian Mission/ Post, where-ever online Visa facility has been implemented. The application form completed in all respect and submitted succesfully, is to be submitted at the concerned Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) or directly to Indian Mission/ Post in absence of IVAC, on the scheduled date of interview along with the requisite supporting documents. The instructions for filling the form and scheduling the appointment can be refered at Instructions for Online Visa Application. Important technical information for filling online Indian visa application can be referred at Technical Instructions. If you have already applied online for Indian Visa online and want to know the status of your application, please follow the link for Visa Enquiry . Further details / description shall be available on the Visa Enquiry page.

Governement of India issues the following visas: Business Visa, Conference Visa, Diplomatic Visa, Employment Visa, Emergency Visa, Entry Visa, Journalist Visa, Medical Visa, Missionaries Visa, Permit to re-enter within 2 months, Research Visa, Student Visa, Tourist Visa, Transit Visa. Please follow the link for details on Visa Provision and supporting documents

Upon receipt of the Visa Application through Indian Visa Application Center or directly, the Indian Mission/ Post requires a minimum of three working days to process the case and issue a visa depending upon the nationality and excluding special cases.

Online India Visa Application allows the Applicant to upload a digital photograph of self to complete the online visa application. The digital photograph to be uploaded along with the Visa application should meet the following requirements:

• Format ? JPEG
• Minimum 10 KB
• Maximum 300 KB
• The minimum dimensions are 350 pixels (width) x 350 pixels (height).
• The maximum dimensions are 1000 pixels (width) x 1000 pixels (height).
• Photo should present Full face, front view, eyes open.
• Center head within frame and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.
• Background should be plain light colored or white background.
• No shadows on the face or on the background.
• Without borders.
• Make sure that photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. Head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm). Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3.

The visa fee depends upon the type of applied for and duration of visa. Visa fee is divided into various types depending upon the case viz; Basic fee, special fee, processing fee by out-sourcing agency. During the online registration process, at the end of the process the basic fee shall be displayed. However, this fee shall be indicative only and final fee shall be charged while submitting the application at the respective counters Fee once received are non refundable even if the visa application is withdrawn, the visa is not granted, or if visa issued is of shorter duration of period than applied for or otherwise issued or returned at a time or on terms and conditions that may vary from those sought by the applicant. For further information on this, please check with local embassy office or Indian Visa Application center office or websites for information on applicable fee and payment methods.

Act Name : THE FOREIGNERS ACT, 1946 Act title : ACT NO. 31 OF 1946* Enactment date : [23rd November, 1946.] THE FOREIGNERS ACT, 1946 ACT NO. 31 OF 1946* [23rd November, 1946.] An Act to confer upon the Central Government certain powers In respect of foreigners. WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the exercise by the Central Government of certain powers in respect of the entry of foreigners into 1[India], their presence therein and their departure therefrom; 1. Short title and extent. (1) This Act may be called the Foreigners Act, 1946. (2) It extends to the whole of 1[India] 2* * *. 2.Definitions. In this Act- 3[(a) "foreigner" means a person who is not a citizen of India;] 4* * * * * * (b) " prescribed " means prescribed by orders made under this Act ; (c) "specified" means specified by direction of a prescribed authority. 3.Power to make orders.(1) The Central Government may by order make provision, either generally or with respect to all foreigners or with respect to any particular foreigner or any prescribed class or description of foreigner, for prohibiting, regulating or restricting the entry of foreigners into 1[India] or their departure therefrom or their presence or continued presence therein. -------------------------------------------------------------------- * This Act has been extended to- Goa, Daman and Diu with modifications by Reg. 12 of 1962, s. 3 and Sch. Pondicherry with modifications vide Notification No. G.S.R. 1557, dated 24-11-1962, Gazette of India, Part II, Sec. 3 (i), p. 1886. and brought into force in Dadra and Nagar Haveli by Reg. 6 of 1963, s. 2 and Sch. 1. Lakshadweep, Minicoy and Amindivi Island vide Reg. 8 of 1965, s, 3 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-10-1967). the State of Sikim vide Notification No. G.S.R. 41 (E), date 27-1-1976 (w.e.f. 1-2-1976). 1 Subs. by Act 38 of 1947, s. 2, for "British India". 2 The words "except the State of Hyderabad", ins. by the A.O. 1950), omitted by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and Sch. 3 Subs. by Act 11 of 1957. s. 2. For the former clause (w.e.f. 19-1- 1957). 4 Cl. (aa), ins. by the A.O. 1950, omitted by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and Sch. 5 For Foreigners Order, 1948, see Gazette of India, 1948, Pt. I, p. 198. 8 (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, orders made under this section may provide that the foreigner- (a) shall not enter 1[India] or shall enter 1[India] only at such times and by such route and at such port or place and subject to the observance of such conditions on arrival as may be prescribed; (b) shall not depart from 1[India], or shall depart only at such times and by such route and from such port or place and subject to the observance of such conditions on departure as may be prescribed;(c) shall not remain in 1[India] or in any prescribed area therein ; 2 (cc) shall, If he has been required by order under this section not to remain in India, meet from any resources at his disposal the cost of his removal from India and of his maintenance therein pending such removal;](d) shall remove himself to, and remain in, such area in 1[India] as may be prescribed;(e) shall comply with such conditions as may be prescribed or specified- (i) requiring him to reside in a particular place; (ii) imposing any restrictions on his movements; (iii) requiring him to furnish such proof of his identity and to report such particulars to such authority in such manner and at such time and place as may be prescribed or specified ; (iv) requiring him to allow his photograph and finger impressions to be taken and to furnish specimens of his handwriting and signature to such authority and at such time and place as may be prescribed or specified (v) requiring him to submit himself to such medical examination by such authority and at such time and place as may be prescribed or specified; --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Subs. by Act 38 of 1947, s, 2, for "British India". 2 Ins. by s. 4, ibid. 8A (vi) prohibiting him from association with persons of a prescribed or specified description ; (vii) prohibiting him from engaging in activities of a prescribed or specified description ; (viii) prohibiting him from using or possessing prescribed or specified articles ; (ix) otherwise regulating his conduct in any such particular as may be prescribed or specified ; (f) shall enter into a bond with or without sureties for the due observance of, or as an alternative to the enforcement of, any or all prescribed or specified restrictions or conditions 9 1[(g)] shall be arrested and detained or confined;] and may make provision 2[for any matter which is to be or may be prescribed and] for such incidental and supplementary matters as may, in the opinion of the Central Government, be expedient or necessary for giving effect to this Act. 2[(3) Any authority prescribed in this behalf may with respect to any particular foreigner make orders under clause (e) 2[or clause (f)] of sub-section (2).] 4[3A. Power to exempt citizens of Common-wealth countries and other persons from application of Act in certain cases. (1) The Central Government may, by order, declare that all or any of the provisions of this Act or of any order made thereunder shall not apply, or shall apply only in such circumstances or with such exceptions or modifications or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the order, to or in relation to- (a) the citizen's of any such Commonwealth country as may be so specified; or (b) any other individual foreigner or class or description of foreigner. (2) A copy of every order made tinder this section shall be placed on the table of both Houses of Parliament as soon as may be after it is made.] 4. Persons on parole. 5[(1)] Any foreigner (hereinafter referred to as an internee) in respect of whom there is in force any order made under clause (g) of sub-section (2) of section 3, directing that he be detained or confined, shall be detained or confined in such place and manner and subject to such conditions as to maintenance, discipline and the punishment of offences and breaches of discipline as the Central Government may from time to time by order determine.] (2) Any foreigner (hereinafter referred to as a person on parole) in respect of whom there is in force an order under clause (e) of sub- section (2) of section 3 requiring him to reside at a place set apart for the residence under supervision of a number of foreigners, shall while residing therein be subject to such conditions as to maintain- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Ins. by Act 42 of 1962, s. 3. The former brackets, letter and words" (g) shall be, arrested and detained or confined ;" were omitted by Act 11 of 1957, s. 3 (w.e.f. 19-1-1957). 2 Ins. by Act 38 of 1947, s. 4. 3 Subs. by Act 11 of 1957, s. 3, for ", clause (f) or clause (g)" (w.e.f. 19-1- 1957). 4 Ins. by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 19-1-1957). 5 Ins. by Act 42 of 1962, s. 3. The former sub-section (1) was omitted by Act 11 of 1957, s. 5 (w.e.f. 19-1-1957). 10 ance, discipline and the punishment of offences and breaches of dis- cipline as the Central Government may from time to time by order determine. 1[(3) No person shall- (a) knowingly assist an internee or a person on parole to escape from custody or the place set apart for his residence, or knowingly harbour an escaped internee or person on parole, or (b) give an escaped internee or person on parole any assistance with intent thereby to prevent, hinder or interfere with the apprehension of the internee or the person on parole. (4) The Central Government may, by order, provide for regulating access to, and the conduct of persons in, places in India where internees or persons on parole are detained or restricted, as the case may be, and for prohibiting or regulating the despatch or conveyance from outside such places to or for internees or persons on parole therein of such articles as may be prescribed.] 5.Change of name. (1) No foreigner who was in 2[India] on the date on which this Act came into force shall, while in 2[India] after that date, assume or use or purport to assume or use for any purpose any name other than that by which he was ordinarily known immediately before the said date. (2) Where, after the date on which this Act came into force, any foreigner carries on or purports to carry on (whether alone or in association with any other person) any trade or business under any name or style, other than that under which that trade or business was being carried on immediately before the said date, he shall, for the purposes of sub-section (1), be deemed to be using a name other than that by which he was ordinarily known immediately before the said date. (3) In relation to any foreigner who, not having been in 2[India] on the date on which this Act came into force, thereafter enters 2[India], sub-sections (1) and (2) shall have effect as if for any reference in those sub-sections to the date on which this Act came into force there were substituted a reference to the date on which he first enters 2 [India] thereafter. (4) For the purposes of this section- (a) the expression "name" includes a surname, and ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Subs. by Act 42 of 1962, s. 3, for sub-sections (3) and (4). 2 Subs. by Act 98 of 1947, s. 2, for "British India". 10 (b) a name shall be deemed to be changed if the spelling thereof is altered. (5) Nothing in this section shall apply to the assumption or use- (a) of any name in pursuance of a 1* * * licence or permission granted by the Central Government; or (b) by any married woman, of her husband's name. 6. Obligations of masters of vessels, etc. (1) The master of any vessel landing or embarking at a port in 2[India] passengers coming to or going from that port by sea and the pilot of any aircraft landing or embarking at any place in 2[India] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 The word " Royal omitted by Act 1 1 of 1957, s. 6 (w.e.f. 19-1- 1957). 2 Subs. by Act 38 of 1947, s. 2, for "British India". 11 passengers coming to or going from that place by air, shall furnish to such person and in such manner as may be prescribed a return giving the prescribed particulars with respect to any passengers or members of the crew, who are foreigners. (2) Any District Magistrate and any Commissioner of Police or, where there is no Commissioner of Police, any Superintendent of Police may, for any purpose connected with the enforcement of this Act or any order made thereunder, require the master of any such vessel or the pilot of any such aircraft to furnish such information as may be prescribed in respect of passengers or members of the crew on such vessel or aircraft, as the case may be. (3) Any passenger on such vessel or such aircraft and any member of the crew of such vessel or aircraft shall furnish to the master of the vessel or the pilot of the aircraft, as the case may be, any information required by him for the purpose of furnishing the return referred to in sub-section (1) or for furnishing the information required under sub-section (2). 1[(4)] If any foreigner enters India in contravention of any provision of this Act or any order made thereunder, the prescribed authority may, within two months from the date of such entry, direct the master of the vessel or the pilot of the aircraft on which such entry was effected or the owner or the agent of the owner of such vessel or aircraft, to provide, to the satisfaction of the said authority and otherwise than at the expense of Government, accommodation on a vessel or aircraft for the purpose of removing the said foreigner from India. (5) The master of any vessel or the pilot of any aircraft which is about to carry passengers from a port or place in India to any destination outside India, or the owner or the agent of the owner of any such vessel or aircraft shall, if so directed by the Central Government and on tender of payment therefor at the current rates, provide on the vessel or aircraft accommodation to such port or place outside India, being a port or place at which the vessel or aircraft is due to call, as the Central Government may specify, for any foreigner ordered under section 3 not to remain in India and for his dependents, if any, travelling with him.] 1[(6)] For the purposes of this section- (a) " master of a vessel " and " pilot of any aircraft shall include any person authorised by such master or pilot, as the case may be, to discharge on his behalf any of the duties imposed on him by this section ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Subsections (4) and (5) ins. and the original sub-section (4) renumbered as (6) by Act 38 of 1947, s. 5. 12 (b) passenger "means any person not being a bona-fide member of the crew, travelling or seeking to travel on a vessel or aircraft. 7. Obligation of hotel keepers and others to furnish particulars. (1) It shall be the duty of the keeper of any premises whether furnished or unfurnished where lodging or sleeping accommodation is provided for reward, to submit to such person and in such manner such information in respect of foreigners accommodated in such premises, as may be prescribed. Explanation.- The information referred to in this sub-section may relate to all or any of the foreigners accommodated at such premises and may be required to be submitted periodically or at any specific time or occasion. (2) Every person accommodated in any such premises shall furnish to the keeper thereof a statement containing such particulars as may be required by the keeper for the purpose of furnishing the information referred to in sub-section (1). (3) The keeper of every such premises shall maintain a record of the information furnished by him under sub-section (1) and of the information obtained by him under sub-section (2) and such record shall be maintained in such manner and preserved for such period as may be prescribed, and shall at all times be open to inspection by any police officer or by a person authorised in this behalf by the District Magistrate. 1(4) If in any area prescribed in this behalf the prescribed authority by notice published in such manner as may in the opinion of the authority be best adapted for informing the persons concerned so directs, it shall be the duty of every person occupying or having under his control any residential premises to submit to such person and in such manner such information in respect of foreigners accommodated in such premises as may be specified ; and the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply to every person accommodated in any such premises.] 2 [7A. Power to control places frequented by foreigners. (1) The prescribed authority may, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, direct the owner or person having control of any premises used as a restaurant or as a place of public resort or entertainment or as a club and frequented by foreigners- (a) to close such premises either entirely or during specified periods, or ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Ins. by Act 38 of 1947, s. 6. 2 Ins. by S. 7, ibid. 13 (b) to use or permit the use of such premises only under such conditions as may be specified, or (c) to refuse admission to such premises either to all foreigners or to any specified foreigner or class of foreigner. (2) A person to whom any direction has been given under sub- section (1) shall not, while such direction remains in force, use or permit to be used any other premises for any of the aforesaid purposes, except with the previous permission in writing of the pres- cribed authority and in accordance with any conditions which that authority may think fit to impose. (3) Any person to whom any direction has been given under sub- section (1) and who is aggrieved thereby may, within thirty days from the date of such direction, appeal to the Central Government ; and the decision of the Central Government in the matter shall be final.] 8. Determination of nationality. (1) When a foreigner is recognised as a national by the law of more than one foreign country or where for any reason it is uncertain what nationality if any is to be, ascribed to a foreigner, that foreigner may be treated as the national of the country with which he appears to the prescribed authority to be most closely connected for the time being in interest or sympathy or if he is of uncertain nationality, of the country with which he was last so connected : Provided that where a foreigner acquired a nationality by birth, he shall, except where the Central Government so directs either generally or in a particular case, be deemed to retain that nationality unless he proves to the satisfaction of the said authority that he has subsequently acquired by naturalization or otherwise some other nationality and still recognized as entitled to protection by the Government of the country whose nationality he has so acquired. (2) A decision as to nationality given under sub-section (1) shall. be final and shall not be called in question in any Court : Provided that the Central Government, either of its own motion or on an application by the foreigner concerned, may revise any such decision. 9.Burden of proof. If in any case not falling under section 8 any question arises with reference to this Act or any order made or direction given thereunder, whether any person is or is not a foreigner or is or is not a foreigner of a particular class- or description the onus of proving that such person is not a foreigner or is not a foreigner of such 14 particular class or description, as the case may be, shall, notwith- standing anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, lie upon such person. 10. Power to exempt from application of Act. [Power to exempt from application of Act.] Rep. by the Foreigners Laws (Amendment) Act, 1957 (11 of 1957), s. 7 (w.e.f. 19- 1-1957). 11. Power to give effect orders, directions etc. (1) Any authority empowered by or under or in pursuance of the provisions of this Act to give any direction or to exercise any other power, may, in addition to any other action expressly provided for in this Act, take, or cause to be taken such steps and use, or cause to be used, such force as may, in its opinion, be reasonably necessary for securing compliance with such direction or for preventing or rectifying any breach thereof, or for the effective exercise of such power, as the case may be. (2) Any police officer may take such steps and use such force as may, in his opinion, be reasonably necessary for securing compliance with any order made or direction given under or in pursuance of the provisions of this Act or for preventing or rectifying any breach of such order or direction. (3) The power conferred by this section shall be deemed to confer upon any person acting in exercise thereof a right of access to any land or other property whatsoever. 12. Power to delegate authority. Any authority upon which any power to make or give any direction, consent or permission or to do any other act is conferred by this Act or by any order made thereunder may, unless express provision is made to the contrary, in writing authorise, conditionally or otherwise, any authority subordinate to it to exercise such power on its behalf, and thereupon the said subordinate authority shall, subject to such conditions as may be contained in the authorisation, be deemed to be the authority upon which such power is conferred by or under this Act. 13. Attempts to etc., contravene the provisions of this Act, etc. (1) Any person who attempts to contravene, or abets or attempts to abet, or does any act preparatory to, a contravention of, the provisions of this Act or of any order made or direction given thereunder, or fails to comply with any direction given in pursuance of any such order, shall be deemed to have contravened the provisions of this Act. (2) Any person who, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that any other person has contravened the provisions of this Act or of any order made or direction given thereunder, gives that 15 other person any assistance with intent thereby to prevent, hinder or otherwise interfere with his arrest, trial or punishment for the said contravention shall be deemed to have abetted that contravention. (3) The master of any vessel or the pilot of any aircraft, as the case may be, by means of which any foreigner enters or leaves 1[India] in contravention of any order made under, or direction given in pursuance of, section 3 shall, unless he proves that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the said contravention, be deemed to have contravened this Act. 14. Penalties. If any person contravenes the provisions of this Act or of any order made thereunder, or any direction given in pursuance of this Act or such order, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and shall also be liable to fine and if such person has entered into a bond in pursuance of clause (f) of subsection (2) of section 3, his bond shall be forfeited, and any person bound thereby shall pay the penalty thereof, or show cause to the satisfaction of the convicting Court why such penalty should not be paid. 15. Protection to persons acting under this Act. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act. 16. Application of other laws not barred. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of the Registration of Foreigners Act 1939, (16 of 1939.) the Indian Passport Act, 1920, (34 of 1920.) and of any other enactment for the time being in force. 17. Repeals. [Repeals.] Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 195 (35 of 1950), s. 2 and Sch. I. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Subs. by Act 38 of 1947, s. 2, for "British India".

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FACT SHEET: President   Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families   Together

Since his first day in office, President Biden has called on Congress to secure our border and address our broken immigration system. As Congressional Republicans have continued to put partisan politics ahead of national security – twice voting against the toughest and fairest set of reforms in decades – the President and his Administration have taken actions to secure the border, including:

• Implementing executive actions to bar migrants who cross our Southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum when encounters are high;
• Deploying record numbers of law enforcement personnel, infrastructure, and technology to the Southern border;
• Seizing record amounts of fentanyl at our ports of entry;
• Revoking the visas of CEOs and government officials outside the U.S. who profit from migrants coming to the U.S. unlawfully; and
• Expanding efforts to dismantle human smuggling networks and prosecuting individuals who violate immigration laws.

President Biden believes that securing the border is essential. He also believes in expanding lawful pathways and keeping families together, and that immigrants who have been in the United States for decades, paying taxes and contributing to their communities, are part of the social fabric of our country. The Day One immigration reform plan that the President sent to Congress reflects both the need for a secure border and protections for the long-term undocumented. While Congress has failed to act on these reforms, the Biden-Harris Administration has worked to strengthen our lawful immigration system. In addition to vigorously defending the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals) policy, the Administration has extended Affordable Care Act coverage to DACA recipients and streamlined, expanded, and instituted new reunification programs so that families can stay together while they complete the immigration process.  Still, there is more that we can do to bring peace of mind and stability to Americans living in mixed-status families as well as young people educated in this country, including Dreamers. That is why today, President Biden announced new actions for people who have been here many years to keep American families together and allow more young people to contribute to our economy.   Keeping American Families Together

• Today, President Biden is announcing that the Department of Homeland Security will take action to ensure that U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children can keep their families together.
• This new process will help certain noncitizen spouses and children apply for lawful permanent residence – status that they are already eligible for – without leaving the country.
• These actions will promote family unity and strengthen our economy, providing a significant benefit to the country and helping U.S. citizens and their noncitizen family members stay together.
• In order to be eligible, noncitizens must – as of June 17, 2024 – have resided in the United States for 10 or more years and be legally married to a U.S. citizen, while satisfying all applicable legal requirements. On average, those who are eligible for this process have resided in the U.S. for 23 years.
• Those who are approved after DHS’s case-by-case assessment of their application will be afforded a three-year period to apply for permanent residency. They will be allowed to remain with their families in the United States and be eligible for work authorization for up to three years. This will apply to all married couples who are eligible.  
• This action will protect approximately half a million spouses of U.S. citizens, and approximately 50,000 noncitizen children under the age of 21 whose parent is married to a U.S. citizen.

Easing the Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates, Including Dreamers

• President Obama and then-Vice President Biden established the DACA policy to allow young people who were brought here as children to come out of the shadows and contribute to our country in significant ways. Twelve years later, DACA recipients who started as high school and college students are now building successful careers and establishing families of their own.
• Today’s announcement will allow individuals, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers, who have earned a degree at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education in the United States, and who have received an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree, to more quickly receive work visas.
• Recognizing that it is in our national interest to ensure that individuals who are educated in the U.S. are able to use their skills and education to benefit our country, the Administration is taking action to facilitate the employment visa process for those who have graduated from college and have a high-skilled job offer, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers. 

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India Visa status: How to track your application

Applying for an Indian visa is a critical step in your travel preparations, but the journey doesn't end there. Monitoring the progress of your application is just as important to ensure everything is on track for your upcoming trip.

In this guide, we'll walk you through checking your Indian visa application status online. In addition, we’ll break down how to understand the validity of your visa, which is a problem many travelers face due to the confusing terms. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll have the tools to stay informed every step of the way. Let’s get started.

How to check your Indian visa application status online

There are three primary ways you can check the status of your Indian visa application online: through the iVisa website, the government website, or the visa application center website.

Through the iVisa website

Whether you need an Indian Embassy Visa or an Indian eVisa , we offer an easy and streamlined process that’s designed to remove the stress out of visa applications**. Once you've submitted your application, checking its status via our website is pretty straightforward.

Go to the iVisa website and click on “Login”.

Enter your order number or email address and click the “Continue” button.

You’ll be redirected to a page where you’ll see your visa application status.

One of the benefits of using our website is we’ll keep you updated through every stage of your visa application process for your peace of mind .

Through the Indian Government website

Visit the India Visa Application Portal .

If you applied at an Indian diplomatic mission, click “For regular/paper visa by Indian mission/post, apply here.” If you applied for an eVisa, click “For eVisa by Bureau of Immigration, apply here.”

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Check Your Visa Status.”

Enter the 12 digits of your Application ID. For paper visa application, you can find it on the receipt issued by the Indian mission where you submitted your application. For eVisa applications, the Application ID can be found in the acknowledgment email sent after your submission.

Enter your passport number.

Carefully enter the captcha code.

Click the "Check Status" button for paper visa applications. For eVisa applications, click on the “Advanced search for eVisa only” button.

The current status of your visa application will be displayed on the next page.

Through the VFS Global website

If you’re not eligible for an India eVisa, you may need to apply for your travel permit through a visa application center (VAC). VFS Global is the main VAC that deals with Indian visa applications. Once you’ve submitted your application, here’s how you can track its status on their website.

Go to the VFS Global website .

Select the country you applied from and the country you are going to (India).

Click “Take me to the website.”

Select the “Track your application” tab at the top of the page and then click on “Track your visa application status online”.

Fill in the reference number/Application ID you received when you submitted your application and your last name (or your date of birth, depending on your nationality). You can find your reference number on the invoice/receipt issued by VFS Global.

Click “Submit” to view the status of your application.

Through the BLS International website

BLS is another VAC that deals with Indian visa applications. Once you’ve submitted your visa application, here’s how you can track its status on their website.

Go to the BLS International India Visa website .

Select the country you applied from.

Click on “Track Application”.

Select the Submission Type and Application Type (you may not be presented with these options depending on your nationality).

Fill in the following: reference number/Application ID, Date of Birth, or Passport Number.

Carefully enter the captcha code (or select “I’m not a robot”).

Click “Track Application (or select Submit)” to view the status of your application.

Managing your stay in India: How to check your visa status

Once your visa has been issued, there are two important dates that you need to be aware of: the date of issue and the date of expiry.

If you’ve been granted a visa that’s valid for 365 days(1 year) or 5 years, the date of issue kicks off the validity period of your visa . You can enter India from this date onward. The number of entries and maximum duration of each stay will be indicated on your visa. The date of expiry marks the last legal date of your stay in India . You must leave the country on or before this date; otherwise, you risk overstaying your visa.

Visas valid for 30 or 60 days operate differently . The date of issue doesn't mark the start of the visa’s validity period. Although you can enter India from this date, your visa's validity begins from the day you actually arrive in India .

For example, if your visa was issued on March 1, 2024, and you arrive in India on March 20, 2024, you can stay until April 19, 2024, with a 30-day visa, or until May 19, 2024, with a 60-day visa.

The indicated expiry date on 30- and 60-day visas is the cut-off date for entering India, not the end of the visa’s term . For example, if the visa expires on June 1, 2024, you need to enter India before that date, and then your 30 or 60 days of allowed stay starts from the date of entry.

Just like with the longer visas, the number of entries and maximum duration of each stay will be indicated on your 30- or 60-day visa.

What else should you know about India before packing your bags? Check out our trip guide .

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If your visa application is approved, your passport and visa can be collected from the pickup location you selected when you scheduled for interview appointment. When your passport is available at selected location you will receive an email that your passport is “Ready for Pick Up”.

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If you are a nonimmigrant applicant, you may check your DS-160 and visa application status online  here  by entering your interview location and your DS-160 barcode number.

For your convenience, you have several options to choose from to track the location of your passport.

Instant:  Enter your passport number below to check on the status. If your passport is not collected within 14 calendar days from selected location it will be sent back to the respective Embassy or Consulate. Passports returned to the Embassy can be collected between 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on all working days except Thursdays from the U.S. Embassy directly, without any appointment.

Note: Please ensure that you provide the correct email address and also check your mail box regularly for notification.

Email:  Send an email to  [email protected]  and in the subject and/or body enter a valid passport number exactly as it was entered at the time the appointment was scheduled. Do not include any additional text e.g. signature. You will receive an automatic response with the status.

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A growing number of Indian students are pursuing higher education overseas as globalization changes access to education, which calls for thorough visa application. Understanding the process and standards is critical for obtaining visas to study abroad. 

This article clarifies complications, providing insights into visa categories, application procedures, and key suggestions to help Indian students confidently navigate their way to international study. Also, if you are a student and travelling back to your homeland, you must Grab cheap flight tickets from USA to India through Tripbeam for a stress-free journey.

Types of visas

Indian students aspiring to study abroad can encounter various visa types based on their destination country and academic pursuits. Specifically focusing on visas for studying in the US, these include the 

F-1 Student Visa

• J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa 
• M-1 Student Visa 
• F-2 and J-2 Dependent Visas
• Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

People who desire to engage in academic programs at universities recognized by the United States, or in programs to improve their English are granted this visa. You need this visa if your course requires more than 18 hours per week. This visa is available to secondary school students who are registered at a public institution.

One must be aware of the Impact of Visa Rule Changes , as they can affect travel plans, eligibility for entry, duration of stay, and the documentation required. Staying informed ensures a smooth travel experience and helps avoid potential legal issues or denied entry.

Exchange Visitor Visa

Foreign people can travel to the United States to engage in exchange programs, but they have to be accepted and authorized by an official program sponsor before getting a visa. The J Visa is intended to foster the interchange of information and skills across a variety of industries. Exchange guests can include:

• Students of varying academic levels
• Professors, Research Scholars, and Professional Trainees
• Visitors come for travel, advice, or study.

M-1 Student Visa

This visa is for individuals pursuing non-academic or vocational training in the United States. Non-immigrant visa holders with an A, E, H-4, F-2, G, J-2, L-2, or M-2 visa can enroll in public secondary and elementary schools. However, if a student takes a leave of five months or longer from their studies, they risk losing their F-1 or M-1 status, unless their studies require the break.

Dependent Visas

The F-2 and J-2 Dependent Visas are for dependents of F-1 or J-1 visa holders entering the US. Dependents, including spouses and unmarried children under 21, may study but typically do not have work authorization.

Visa Waiver Program

Indian students coming to the US for studies do not typically utilize the Visa Waiver Program, but it’s valuable to be aware of. It enables citizens from eligible countries, including India, to visit the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa. Travellers must obtain authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization before their trip.

The application process for visas

Indian students can start their visa application process by filling out the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application on the US Department of State website . This form requires personal and academic details. Once they complete the form, applicants then schedule a visa interview at the nearest US Embassy or Consulate in India, typically arranging it through the US Visa Information and Appointment Services website.

Applicants should prepare their academic plans and financial situation before the interview by gathering the necessary documents (see below for more information) and arriving on time.

After they successfully complete the interview and document verification, officials grant qualifying applicants visas that allow them to enter the United States for the duration of their academic program. Consequently, it is critical to check the visa stamp for accuracy and follow any specific criteria or limits.

The Necessary Documents For Your Application

Candidates must compile and prepare a thorough set of papers before their immigration interview. A valid passport, Form DS-160 confirmation page, SEVIS fee receipt, and relevant forms issued by the US educational institution based on the visa type. They must also prepare financial papers, academic transcripts, standardized test results, and any other documents requested by the consular official.

You must prepare all of these documents to prove your identity, the reason for your trip to the US, and your ability to support yourself financially while enrolled in classes.

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Visa Status Check: How to Check Your Visa Application

Navigating the challenges of visa applications can be daunting, especially when the stakes are high for your international plans. In this digital age, the ability to check your visa status online is a game-changer, and you don’t need to be tech-savvy to do it!

Whether you're eagerly awaiting approval or addressing potential concerns, knowing how to check your visa application is essential to ensure a successful trip.

In the following article, you’ll learn all the basics regarding your visa application status to take maximum control of your international journey, so keep reading to get started!

Importance of Visa Status Check

By verifying your visa status, you gain insights into the progress of your application. It's not just a bureaucratic checkpoint; it's a practical tool that empowers you to make informed decisions.

This check is crucial for managing expectations – knowing whether your plans are on course or if you need to make some adjustments.

Luckily, now you can track your visa application status completely online , making the process much easier than before. This way, you remain in control of your journey from the comfort of your home.

While checking your visa application status, understand the meaning of the different stages. Here’s a brief explanation of each:

RECEIVED : Your visa application has been received and is now undergoing the first assessment by the corresponding authorities.

UNDER PROCESSING : Your visa application is under review. Officials examine your documents, conduct background checks, and analyze the final decision.

ISSUED : This status confirms your visa was approved. You can now move forward with your travel plans.

REJECTED : This status indicates that your visa application wasn't successful. The exact reasons for denial may appear in a separate notice.

Please be aware that these are the most common visa statuses. Still, there might be other options depending on the country and type of visa.

In short, it’s essential to regularly track your visa application if you want to:

Stay informed about the active duration of your current visa.

Anticipate any issues, including visa renovation (if necessary).

Avoid potential problems while traveling, including overstaying.

Universal Methods for Checking Visa Status

Checking your visa application isn’t as difficult as you think since now it’s possible to do this process online. Here are some standard methods to track your visa application with your passport or ID number :

Official consulate or government website : Many countries provide dedicated online platforms where applicants can log in with their credentials to check the status of their visa applications. These portals offer real-time updates and are user-friendly.

Embassy or consulate contact : Another option is to contact the respective visa application center (usually a consulate or an embassy) handling the application. You can do this via email or phone, where officials can provide updates or guidance on the visa status.

Application tracking systems : Some visa application processes incorporate tracking systems. You receive a unique tracking number upon submission, allowing you to track the progress of your application through an online tracking tool. You need a valid tracking number to use this method.

SMS or Email Alerts : In some cases, immigration authorities send automatic notifications via SMS or email to inform you about changes in your visa status. This method keeps you informed without requiring proactive checks.

iVisa.com : If you applied for your visa using our platform, you can also track your visa application here. What sets us apart from other options is that we offer a user-friendly platform, so you don’t need to be tech-savvy with us! You’ll only need your email address and passport or reference number to know your visa status.

Do you want to know if you can apply for your visa with us? You can check our available visas page for more details!

Understanding Visa Application Status Categories: Immigrant vs. Nonimmigrant

The first thing to ensure when applying for a visa is what type of visa you need. Many factors influence this, including your travel purpose, passport, current funding, and more.

Here are some of the most common types of visas across the globe. Keep in mind these are only some options, but depending on the country, there might be more:

Immigrant Visas:

Purpose : Immigrant visas are for those seeking permanent residency in the destination country.

Intent : With these visas, people wish to establish permanent residence, often with the prospect of eventually becoming citizens.

Process : The application involves a comprehensive assessment, including background checks and interviews.

Examples: Family-sponsored immigration, employment-based immigration, diversity visa program.

Nonimmigrant Visas:

Purpose :Nonimmigrant visas are for people seeking temporary stay for specific purposes.

Intent : Nonimmigrants plan to stay temporarily, such as for tourism, business, education, or specialized work assignments.

Process : Applications focus on demonstrating the temporary nature of the stay and often require proof of ties to the home country.

Examples: Tourist visas, student visas, work visas, exchange visitor visas .

Troubleshooting Refusal: What to Do Next

Experiencing a visa refusal can be disheartening, but it's essential to approach it with a strategic mindset. Here's a guide on what to do with it:

Understand the reason : Carefully review the refusal letter to identify the specific grounds for denial. Understanding the reasons is crucial for addressing any issues in your application.

Consult with authorities : If the refusal is unclear, consider contacting the embassy or consulate for clarification. Seek guidance on the specific issues that led to the denial.

Reassess and rectify : Thoroughly reassess your application once you understand the reasons for refusal. Rectify any inaccuracies, provide missing documents, or address concerns raised during the evaluation.

Consider reapplication : You might have the option to reapply depending on the circumstances. Ensure you've addressed the issues that led to the initial refusal and submit a stronger, more comprehensive application.

Evidence of changes : Provide evidence if your situation has changed since the initial application. This can include updated financial documents, employment status, the validity of your passport, etc.

Check eligibility : Reflect on whether your current circumstances align with the eligibility criteria for the visa. If significant changes have occurred, ensure that you meet all the requirements.

Global Visa Status Check Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Checking your visa status is now easy, thanks to online tools. Most embassies and consulates have an official website that allows you to check your visa status. Additionally, you can contact them or the visa application center to get more information about the process.

Here’s the usual step-by-step guide to checking your visa status online:

Step 1 : Determine the entity responsible for processing visa applications. This could be an official visa application center, embassy, or consulate.

Step 2 : Collect essential information related to your visa application, such as the application or reference number, passport details, and any document provided during the application process.

Step 3 : Access the official website and look for a dedicated section related to visa services or application status.

Step 4 : Find the online tool for checking application status within the designated visa services section. This tool is often labeled "Check Visa Status" or something similar.

Step 5 : Enter the requested details into the online form. This typically includes your application or reference number, passport information, and any additional information specified by the issuing authority.

Step 6 : Double-check the information for accuracy. Once satisfied, submit the information through the online tool.

Step 7 : Once you have submitted your application, the system will provide a real-time update. This could include information on approval, pending processing, or any issues that need attention.

Step 8 : Take any necessary follow-up actions based on the status update. If approved, proceed with any additional instructions provided. If there are issues, follow the guidelines for addressing them.

How to check your visa status with iVisa.com

The process is much easier if you applied for a visa through our services. Here’s all you have to do:

Step 1 : Login to your account

Step 2 : Find your order and click on ‘view status’

Step 3 : Check the status

Here are the usual statuses on our platform:

Application in Review / In Progress

Actions Needed / Incomplete

Waiting on Government

Scheduling Appointment

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Best Practices for Visa Applicants: Maximizing Approval Chances

Maximize your visa approval chances with these tips:

Understand specific visa requirements for your category.

Submit complete and accurate documents following the checklist.

Be honest about your intentions and background.

Demonstrate financial stability.

Provide a clear itinerary and accommodation plans when necessary

Establish strong ties to ensure your return (if necessary).

Adhere to application guidelines.

Apply for your travel document well in advance to avoid issues.

Regularly check for updates in immigration policies.

Emergency Situations: Expedited Processing Options

In urgent situations, expedited processing becomes essential. Fortunately, most application centers offer expedited alternatives to apply for your visa. However, they might ask you to provide complicated documents.

Here’s what you can do to process your visa faster:

Contact the embassy for an urgent appointment, explaining the situation.

Explore premium or expedited visa services for faster processing

Check eligibility for humanitarian or emergency visas.

Clearly outline the emergency and seek guidance from your country's consulate.

Provide clear documentation highlighting the urgency of the situation.

Communicate the emergency clearly when contacting immigration authorities.

Explore alternative visa routes with faster processing times.

Check for government hotlines dedicated to emergency visa situations.

Luckily, we often offer an expedited service if you need your visa quickly. We also offer other premium services depending on the type of visa.

Don’t forget to check our available visas to avoid issues during your trip!

Future Trends in Visa Processing: Staying Informed

Visa processing is embracing digital transformation for faster evaluations. Nowadays, you can anticipate an increased use of biometrics to enhance security.

Additionally, blockchain integration is becoming increasingly common to secure data storage and authentication.

There are more ongoing efforts to simplify applications nowadays, reducing bureaucracy for a smoother experience. You can expect faster and easier processes compared to how they were years ago.

At iVisa.com, we always do our best to be leaders in visa processing, ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel experience. Our mission is to help you plan your trip effortlessly, spending time only when necessary.

Contact our customer service team if you have questions about your visa applications, or email us at [email protected] . We’re always happy to help!

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Step-by-Step Process for a Kuwait Visa Check Online

Last Update: 24-06-2024

Aditya Jain

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Introduction, how to check kuwait visa status online, kuwait visa status check using visa application number, how to check kuwait visa status offline, common issues in kuwait visa status check, final thoughts.

Planning to travel to Kuwait and want to check your visa status? This post will guide you on how to do a Kuwait visa check efficiently. Whether you are an Indian applicant or from any other country, knowing your application status is important for your travel planning.

I will walk you through the step by step procedure of checking your Kuwait eVisa status through the official Kuwait eVisa portal. For those who prefer offline methods or facing issues with the online systems we have alternatives and solutions to common problems. With the Kuwait visa check you can find out if your visa is in process, approved or requires further action. This post will ensure that you are well-prepared and informed, making your visa application process as smooth as possible.

To check your Kuwait eVisa status online, follow these steps on the official Kuwait eVisa portal:

Step 1: Visit Kuwait eVisa Portal: Go to the website where you applied for your eVisa. Navigate to the “Enquire Tourist e-Visa Status” section on the left side of the page. 

Step 2: Enter Required Details:

• eVisa Reference Number: This is the number you received when you applied for your eVisa. It’s in the confirmation email or on any receipt you got after submitting your application.
• Passport Number: Enter the passport number you used during your eVisa application. Make sure it’s exactly the same as the number on your passport including any letters.

Step 3: Submit: After entering the details, there should be a submit button. Click that to proceed.

Step 4: View eVisa Status: Once you submit the details, your eVisa status will be displayed. This will tell you if your eVisa is still under process, approved or if there’s an issue that needs attention.

Make sure you are accessing the official Kuwait government or authorized visa processing website to avoid any security risks or misinformation.

For Kuwait visa status check, use your Visa Application Number, follow these steps on the Ministry of Interior (MOI) portal:

Step 1: Visit the MOI Portal: Go to the official Ministry of Interior website for Kuwait. Make sure you are on the right site to keep your personal info safe.

Step 2: Go to the Enquiry section: Look for ‘Visa Application status’. This section is not for checking eVisa statuses. To check your Kuwait eVisa status, navigate to ‘Enquire eVisa Status’ section.

Step 3: Enter Your Details:

• Visa Application Number: Enter your Application Number in the field. This number was given to you when you applied for the visa and is required to track the status.
• Captcha Text: There will be a Captcha challenge to ensure the request is made by a human and not a robot. Enter the Captcha as shown in the image.

Step 4: Submit: Click submit. This will process your inquiry and fetch the status of your visa application.

Step 5: View Your Visa Status: After submitting your details, your visa status will be displayed on the screen. This will show if your visa is approved, in process or more info required from you.

Make sure you have your Visa Application Number with you when you check.

If you need to check your Kuwait visa status offline especially for Indian applicants, here are a few options:

• Embassy or Consulate Inquiry: The most direct way to check your visa status offline is to get in touch with the Kuwait Embassy or Consulate in India. You can visit in person or call and ask about your visa application status. Keep your passport number and application reference number handy while calling.

Kuwait Embassy in New Delhi

Address : Marg Tenzing, Chanakyapuri, South West Delhi 110021, Delhi, India

Contact Number : +91 011 2410 0791

Working Days : Monday to Friday

Working Hours : 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Kuwait Consulate in Mumbai

Address : Ground Floor, Vaswani Mansions, No. 120 Dinshaw Vachha Road, Opp K.C College, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020, Maharashtra, India

Contact Number : +91 22 2285 5728, +91 22 2287 1897

Working Hours : 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

For offline inquiries about your Kuwait visa application status, you can visit these offices during working hours or contact them via the provided phone numbers or email. Make sure to have all required documents, such as your passport and any application reference numbers, ready to facilitate your inquiry

• Travel Agent Services: If you applied through a travel agency, they can check your visa status for you. Travel agents have established connections with embassies and can get updates on visa processing.

When you are requesting a visa check in Kuwait, you may encounter some issues. Here are some common problems and how to fix them:

• Website Down: The eVisa portal or MOI website is down for maintenance or high traffic. Wait for a while and try again. If the issue persists check during off-peak hours or check the homepage for any maintenance announcements.
• Incorrect Information: Entering wrong elements like wrong eVisa reference number, required documents, or passport number will not allow you to retrieve your Kuwait visa application status. Double check all the elements you enter. Make sure to enter exactly as it appears in your application and official documents.
• Captcha Error: Captcha errors will not allow you to fill in your status check request. Refresh the captcha and try again. Enter the characters exactly as shown, case sensitive and make sure to distinguish between similar characters.
• Browser Issues: Kuwait e-visa portal may not work on all browsers. Try with a different browser. Make sure your browser is updated. Clearing cookies and cache may also help to resolve some issues.
• Delayed Processing: Sometimes visa processing may take longer than usual and your status will show as “under processing”. If your status hasn't been updated for a long time, contact the embassy or consulate for clarification. They may require additional documents or there might be a delay in processing.
• Technical Issues: Technical problems like server errors or status not displaying. These are usually temporary. Try again after some time. If the issue persists, approach technical support through the contact information on the site.

If you still encounter issues after trying the above solutions, you can approach the visa processing center or embassy directly. Keep a record of your application details and communication for future reference when dealing with your visa applications.

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Kuwait visa check can seem overwhelming but with the right tools and information it’s a breeze. Whether you do an online visa check for Kuwait through the eVisa portal or offline through embassies or consulates, knowing the process will make you travel ready. Always use the correct information and follow the steps to avoid common mistakes like incorrect information entry or technical issues.

If you encounter delays or problems remember help is just a call or a visit away at the nearest Kuwaiti diplomatic mission. By making Kuwait visa check part of your pre-travel preparations you’ll have a smoother journey and can address any visa issues proactively, setting yourself up for a successful visit to Kuwait.

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By Arundhati Ail and Maahi Shah

There's nothing quite like a holiday you can take with little to no planning. For those holidays, look to countries that offer a visa on arrival for Indians. While few things can feel more welcoming than arriving in a country where visas are not required, the next best thing is arriving in a place where the visa is a mere formality.

As per India’s Ministry of External Affairs , there are more than 25 countries that will give Indian travellers a visa on arrival. According to the Henley Passport Index, there are 61 countries that Indian passport holders can access with a visa on arrival or visa-free. The Henley Passport Index ranks the world's passports based on the number of destinations their holders can travel to without requiring a prior visa. This ranking is derived from data shared by the International Air Travel Authority (IATA) and is updated quarterly. India is currently at 81st place.

For a hassle-free holiday, an Indian passport can get you visa-on-arrival access to a large chunk of Asian countries, along with some stunning locations around the world.

Here are 28 countries that offer a visa on arrival for Indians:

Angola offers visa on arrival for Indians

Visa information: The Angola visa on arrival must be used within 60 days from the date of issue. It is a multiple-entry visa valid for a period of 120 days, allowing a maximum stay of 30 days at a stretch.

What to do there: Immerse yourself in the history, local culture and traditions of Angola with a visit to the Fortress of Sao Miguel or the National Museum of Slavery or spend your days exploring the outdoors with many beaches along the stunning coastline.

How to get there: Fly via Ethiopia to Luanda.

Visa information: Indian passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival in Bolivia. However, the services are only available at La Paz or Santacruz airport.

What to do there: From hiking along the Andes to stargazing from the world’s largest salt flats, Bolivia has a host of experiences on offer– and there’s something for everyone. Visit the dinosaur park, explore the vibrant culture and history of towns such as Samaipata or Tupiza or take a ferry across Lake Titicaca to witness a spectacular sunset.

How to get there: Fly via Frankfurt, Colombia to La Paz.

Visa information: The tourist visa on arrival is available to all Indian passport holders for a maximum stay of 30 days. However, travellers must register for the E.A.S.E (Efficient, Automatic and Safe Entry) prior to their travel and arrival at four airports namely; Boa Vista, Praia, Sal, and Sao Vicente.

What to do there: Here’s one for all the adventure enthusiasts. Explore the diverse marine life through a scuba dive on the island of Sal, lounge by the country’s many beaches such as Santa Maria and Santa Monica, go kite-surfing, hike up a volcano on the island of Fogo or go quad biking along the sand dunes.

How to get there: Fly via Abu Dhabi, Lisbon to Praia.

Cambodia is a country that offers visa on arrival for Indians

Visa information: The Cambodia visa on arrival services can be availed at Phnom Penh International airport and Siem Reap International airport. It is valid for a period of 3 months and allows a maximum stay of 30 days.

What to do there: Witness a stunning sunrise at Angkor Wat, walk through the forest in Mondulkiri and observe elephants at their best, sign up for a Cambodian cooking workshop and complete the day by experiencing the buzzing nightlife in Phnom Penh.

How to get there: Fly via Kuala Lumpur to Phnom Penh.

Cook Islands

Visa information: Indian passport holders can obtain a permit upon their arrival at Cook Islands. travel to the Cook Islands provided their length of stay is a maximum of 30 days. * Indian travellers may need to apply for a transit visa in New Zealand.

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What to do there: Discover Polynesian utensils, musical instruments and ancient photographs at the Cook Islands Library and Museum, go bonefishing in Aitutaki, hike to Te Rua Manga– a volcanic rock located in the centre of the island, or go snorkelling in pristine blue waters.

How to get there: Fly via Singapore, Auckland to Rarotonga.

Visa information: This is a single entry visa, valid for a period of 30 days. However, it is important to note that travellers must arrive at the Bole International airport in Addis Ababa to avail of this service.

What to do there: Visit Danakil Depression– the hottest place on Earth, explore the churches of Lalibela, wander around the ancient holy city of Harar, or experience Rastfarian culture in Ethiopia.

How to get there: Fly via Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

Fiji offers a visa on arrival for Indians

Visa information: Indian passport holders are exempt from visa requirements in Fiji. They are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, which is valid for a period of 4 months.

What to do there: Join in many of the cultural festivals that take place in Fiji such as the Bula Festival or the South Indian Fire Walking festival, explore the underwater world with snorkelling and scuba diving, go hiking on Fiji’s many islands such as Taveuni and Viti Levu, or treat yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment.

How to get there: Fly via Kuala Lumpur, Sydney to Nadi.

Visa information: Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival for a period of 14 up to 30 days.

What to do there: From climbing volcanoes in Java to exploring the mystical lakes in Flores, there’s much to do in Indonesia . You can discover the country’s history with a visit to the Sulawesi islands, known for its ancient architecture, marvel at the Borobudur Temple in central Java or spend your day by the ocean.

How to get there: Fly directly to Jakarta.

Visa information: Indian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran for a maximum stay of 30 days. To expedite the process, it is recommended that travellers apply online 2 days before their travel.

What to do there: Explore the ruins of Persepolis, a UNESCO world heritage site , wander around the city of Shiraz, best known for its stunning gardens, mosques, and tomb of the Persian poet Hafez or spend the day unwinding by the Caspian sea.

How to get there: Fly via Istanbul to Tabriz.

Visa information: Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan for a maximum stay of 15 days.

What to do there: Marvel at the exquisite architecture of Petra, float in the Dead Sea, or get lost in the canyons of Wadi Mujib– all while indulging in decadent Ammani cuisine.

How to get there: Fly via Abu Dhabi to Amman.

Visa information: Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days.

What to do there: Experience the Kiribati culture with a close interaction with the locals who inhabit the island, go kite-surfing or explore the deep blue.

How to get there: Fly via Hong Kong, Melbourne to Nadi.

Visa information: This single-entry visa is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days. However, this visa can only be obtained at four airports: Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang International airport, Pakse International airport and Savannakhet International airport.

What to do there: Visit the Kuang Si Caves and waterfalls, tour the Sinouk coffee plantation, go for a boat ride to explore 4000 other islands, or take a dip in the Phu Kham cave and blue lagoon. How to get there: Fly via Ho Chi Minh to Vientiane.

Madagascar offers visa on arrival for Indians

Visa information: Indian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 60 days.

What to do there: Visit the royal palace of Antananarivo, witness the stunning baobab trees, go swimming in the crystal clear waters, or visit the country’s many diverse national parks.

How to get there: Fly via Nairobi to Antananarivo.

Visa information: The visa on arrival is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days and can be obtained only at the Nouakchott airport.

What to do there: Visit the Richat Structure– a geological dome located in a plateau of the Sahara, explore ancient culture in the city of Chinguetti– a mediaeval trading centre, visit the mosque, and more.

How to get there: Fly via Addis Ababa, Bamako to Nouakchott.

Visa information: Indian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. This service can be availed at Yangon International airport, Mandalay International airport, Nay Pyi Taw International airport

What to do there: Catch a bird’s eye view of the ancient city of Bagan with a hot air balloon ride, visit Inle lake, explore the country’s royal history at Mandalay Palace, go for a trek, and indulge in local meals during your stay.

How to get there: Fly via Bangkok to Mandalay

Palau Islands

Visa information: Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days, which can be extended for 7 days.

What to do there: Swim in a jellyfish lake, go snorkelling and scuba diving, go fresh-water kayaking and spend the night under a sky full of stars in Palau.

How to get there: Fly via Hong Kong, Taipei to Palau

Visa information: Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar for a maximum stay of 30 days provided they make reservations at their hotel through the Discover Qatar website.

What to do there: Visit the traditional bazaar, Souq Waqif, go off-roading, explore the country’s UNESCO world heritage site , the Al Zubarah Fort, experience the culture at Katara Cultural village.

How to get there: Fly directly to Doha

Republic of Marshall Islands

Visa information: The visa on arrival is available to Indian passport holders for a period of 90 days within a 180 day period.

What to do there: Located between Hawaii and Philippines, go to the Marshall Islands to lounge by the beach, explore the underwater world and more.

How to get there: Fly via Chicago to Honolulu

Visa information: Indian nationals can obtain a visa upon their arrival in Rwanda for a maximum stay of 30 days.

What to do there: Besides gorilla trekking, you can take a tour of East Africa’s first craft distillery and sample local spirits, go on a safari at the Akagera National Park, and visit the Kigali Genocide memorial among many other experiences.

How to get there: Fly via Nairobi to Kigali.

Mahe Airport, Seychelles

Visa information: Seychelles is a visa-free country, however, upon arrival travellers will be given a visitors permit that allows them to stay in the country for a maximum period of 30 days.

What to do there: Witness a stunning sunset on the southernmost spot of the island, explore prehistoric rock formations Vallee De Mai, indulge in traditional meals at one of the oldest restaurants in the Indian Ocean, Marie Antoinette and more.

How to get there: Fly direct to Victoria.

Sierra Leone

Visa information: Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone for a maximum stay of 30 days. However, travellers must apply online for an ID that they must present at the immigration desk upon their arrival. This service can only be availed at Freetown International airport.

What to do there: Visit the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, spend the day at Lumley Beach, or hop across Tiwai Island to the Gola Rainforest National Park to witness a diverse and thriving wildlife.

How to get there: Fly via Nairobi, Accra to Freetown

Visa information: Indian nationals can obtain a double-entry visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

What to do there: Discover what it touted to be the world’s best cinnamon with a visit to Ganduwa Island, visit the ancient rock fortress Sigiriya and climb up the rock Pidurangala for a mesmerising sunrise, take a train ride from Colombo, go kitesurfing and more.

How to get there: Fly directly to Colombo

Phi Phi Leh, Thailand

Visa information: Indian nationals are eligible for both visa on arrival as well as the e-visa on arrival (the application must be submitted 3 days prior to the travel dates). Both are valid for a maximum stay of 30 days. *In November 2023, Thailand declared a visa-free policy for Indian citizens up to November 2024.

What to do there: Devour Bangkok’s street food, lounge by the beach, explore the country’s many temples and museums, and pamper yourself with some retail therapy.

How to get there: Fly directly to Bangkok

Timor Leste

Visa information: Indian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival allowing a maximum stay of up to 90 days.

What to do there: Visit the Centro Nacional Chega– an ancient Portuguese prison, witness stunning art in the rock caves, spend the day at the waterfront and more.

How to get there: Fly via Singapore, Darwin to Dili

Visa information: Indians are eligible for a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for a maximum stay of 30 days.

What to do there: Go biking around the island, lounge by the beach, or visit the Funafuti Marine conservation area.

How to get there: Fly via Sydney, Fiji to Funafuti

Visa information: Indian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Vanuatu for a maximum of 4 months (120 days).

What to do there: Go island hopping and discover experiences unique to each of them– from Erakor island best known for snorkelling to Champagne beach famous for its soft white sand. Stop by Mele Cascades, a photogenic swimming pool or go to Mt Yasur to witness volcanic activities.

How to get there: Fly via Hong Kong, Sydney to Vanuatu

Visa information: Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival (at Harare International airport) for a maximum stay of 3 months (for tourists) and 30 days (for business travellers).

What to do there: Don’t miss a visit to the stunning Victoria Falls, take a safari across the country’s many national parks such as Hwange National Park or Matobo National Park and explore the cultural heritage through various museums.

How to get there: Fly via Addis Ababa to Harare.

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