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.
Document Requirements for India Emergency eVisa
Upload the following general documents for your India Emergency eVisa application:
- Passport Bio Page Scan: The entire page of your passport should be visible with no cropped edges, flash reflections or shadows.
- Applicant Photograph: The photo must be in color and high-resolution. Selfies, patterned backgrounds and partial-face views are not allowed.
Important: Along with these common documents, applicants must submit the additional documents required for their selected India eVisa type. Review the latest and detailed list of India eVisa requirements before starting the application.
Application Process Steps to Receive the India Emergency eVisa
Start Your e-Visa Application
Fill out the eVisa application with your accurate details, then select the “Urgent” processing speed for your application before proceeding.
Check & Upload Documents
Review each provided detail to ensure accuracy and begin uploading documents for your specific e-Visa type.
Make the Payment
Pay the eVisa fee using an available secure payment method to submit your application for processing.
Get Your eVisa Approval by Email
Your Indian eVisa approval will be sent to your registered email, ready for download. Print 2-3 copies to carry for travel.
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 Countries for India Emergency eVisa
Foreign nationals holding ordinary passports from any of the following countries are eligible to apply for the India urgent eVisa:
- 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
- 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 Isl
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- 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.
Content Disclaimer: This information was last updated in September 2026. Before travelling, confirm the latest requirements with the relevant authorities, embassy or consulate, and your airline.