India e-Entry Visa

The India e-Entry Visa is an official electronic visa category for specific applicants who need to enter India for personal and family-related reasons. This eVisa allows eligible individuals to apply online and receive an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling.

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India e-Entry Visa at a Glance

Visa type: India e-Entry Visa
Validity: 3 months from the date of first entry into India
Entries: Multiple entry
Application mode: Online (eVisa)
Intended applicants: Persons of Indian Origin and eligible family members

What Is the India e-Entry Visa?

The India e-Entry Visa is designed to facilitate entry into India for individuals who have a recognised personal or family connection to India but do not hold Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status.

This visa category provides a structured online option for applicants who fall within the defined scope and wish to enter India without applying through traditional visa processes. The e-Entry Visa focuses on enabling lawful entry while maintaining a simplified application experience.

Who Can Apply for the India e-Entry Visa?

The India e-Entry Visa is available to the following applicants:

Persons of Indian Origin who are not in possession of an OCI card, and
Spouse and/or children of:

an Indian citizen, or
a Person of Indian Origin, or
an OCI cardholder

Applicants who are themselves registered as OCI cardholders are not covered under this visa category.

This visa is intended to support entry for individuals with close personal or family ties to India, where OCI registration is not held.

Validity and Entry Conditions

The India e-Entry Visa is issued with a validity of 3 months, calculated from the date of first entry into India.

Key entry conditions include:

Multiple entries are permitted during the validity period.
All entries must occur within the visa’s validity timeframe.
The visa is issued electronically, and the physical visa stamp is placed in the passport upon arrival at an Indian immigration checkpoint.

Applicants should ensure that their travel plans align with the validity and entry conditions stated on the ETA.

India e-Entry Visa Application Process

Apply Online

Complete the India e-Entry Visa Application Form and upload the required documentation.

Pay the eVisa Fee

Submit the applicable eVisa fee online using a credit card, debit card, or other supported payment methods.

Receive ETA

Once the application is approved, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is sent to the registered email address.

Travel to India

Print the ETA and present it at the immigration checkpoint in India, where the eVisa is stamped on the passport.

Important Notes for Applicants

The validity of the India e-Entry Visa begins from the date of first entry, not the date of ETA issuance.
Multiple entries are permitted as long as the visa remains valid.
Travellers must carry a printed copy of the ETA when travelling to India.

Applicants are advised to review all details carefully before completing the application.

Disclaimer: This information was last updated in January 2026. Applicants are advised to verify current requirements with the relevant authorities, embassies, and airlines before finalising travel arrangements.