Emergency Visa to India
Applicants with urgent travel plans can select expedited processing for their Indian eVisa. The application process and document requirements remain the same; only the processing time is faster.
Available Emergency Processing Options for the India eVisa
Travellers who need faster approval can choose the urgent option below:
- Urgent Processing (1 to 3 days): Designed for travellers with immediate or time-sensitive travel plans.
Application Process Steps to Receive the India Emergency eVisa
Start Your Application
Enter your travel and passport details in the India eVisa application form and select the eVisa type that matches your purpose of visit.
Check & Upload Documents
Review the entered information carefully before proceeding, then upload clear scans of the required documents.
Make the Payment
Pay the eVisa fee using an available secure payment method to submit your application for processing.
Get Your eVisa by Email
Once approved, your India eVisa will be sent to your registered email, ready for download and travel.
Important Note: Documents vary based on the selected eVisa type. Go through the India eVisa requirements before starting the application process.
What to do in case your Application Form is Rejected?
If your application is not approved, you will receive an email explaining the decision.
Review the reason carefully, fix the issues in your details or documents, and submit a new application once everything is corrected.
Eligible Country for Urgent | Emergency Indian Visa within 1 to 3 days
The Emergency Visa services will allow citizens of the following countries/territories who had ordinary passports to obtain the urgent e-Visa (unless citizen is of Pakistani origin):
- Albania
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bolivia
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Island
- Chile
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cote D'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Estonia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger Republic
- Niue Island
- Norway
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Christopher And Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad And Tobago
- Turks And Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
- USA
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City - Holy See
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
FAQs
Yes. The urgent processing option is available for all eligible India eVisa types.
No. Urgent processing only speeds up the review time. Approval depends on eligibility and document accuracy.
If the payment fails, you can retry using a different card or payment method before submitting again.
No, the eVisa is only for travellers applying from outside India before arrival.
You must enter through designated airports and seaports approved for eVisa entry.
Important Notice: This information was last updated in June 2026. Before travelling, confirm the latest requirements with the relevant authorities, embassy or consulate, and your airline.
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