An Indian e-tourist visa is eligible for those who want to:

• Recreation / Sightseeing
• Meeting friends/relatives
• 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 (Course not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/diploma)
• Voluntary work of short duration (for maximum period of 1 month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return)

The validity of the India Tourist e-Visa depends on your travel itinerary. You can choose from 30 days, 1 year, or 5 years.

• 30 Days: Available for single entry or double entry, but this visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.
• 1 Year & 5 Years: Granted for multiple entry, with the condition that your stay in India must not exceed 180 days within one calendar year.

Notes:

• The longer the visa duration you choose, the higher the likelihood that the embassy will request additional supporting documents.
• For the initial visa application, hotel and flight bookings are not required. However, the embassy may request additional documents, including hotel and flight bookings along with payment receipts. Therefore, we strongly recommend preparing your hotel and flight plans in advance.