In addition to a recent photograph and a scanned copy of the passport’s bio page, applicants are required to provide supplementary documents depending on the type of eVisa they apply for:
e-Tourist Visa
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For short-term courses: an official confirmation letter from the institute or organization in India.
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For voluntary work: a letter from the hosting organization in India.
e-Medical Visa
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A letter from the Indian hospital, printed on its official letterhead, clearly stating the confirmed or tentative date of admission.
e-Medical Attendant Visa
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This visa can be granted to a maximum of two attendants for each patient holding an e-Medical Visa.
e-Business Visa
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Business card.
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Invitation letter from an Indian business partner (recommended though not mandatory).
Special case – Sports activities
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Invitation letter from the relevant Indian sports federation or association.
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Government approvals: from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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Proof of tax compliance if you have participated in any commercial sporting event in India before.
Special case – GIAN lectures (Global Initiative for Academic Networks)
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Invitation letter from the host university in India.
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Sanction order under GIAN issued by IIT Kharagpur.
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Course synopsis.
e-Conference Visa
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Invitation letter from the conference organizer.
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Political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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Event clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
e-Ayush Visa
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Same as e-Medical Visa: Passport bio page + hospital letter on official letterhead regarding treatment in traditional Indian medicine.
e-Ayush Attendant Visa
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Passport bio page only; no additional documents required.
e-Student Visa
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No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Health (if enrolling in medical or paramedical studies).
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A support letter from parents/guardians plus proof of financial capacity (bank guarantee or the last six months of bank statements).
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Admission letter from a recognized Indian educational institution, stating the duration of the course.
e-Student Dependent Visa
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Passport bio page only.
Standards for Supplementary Documents
To ensure your application is accepted, supplementary documents must meet the following requirements:
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File format: PDF, clear and complete, with a size between 10 KB and 300 KB.
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All documents such as business cards, invitation letters, admission letters, or hospital letters must be printed on the official letterhead of the issuing institution, written in English, and bearing the organization’s logo and contact details.
How to Apply for an Indian eVisa
Once you have decided on your travel plan and the appropriate visa category, the entire application can be completed online within 2–4 working days (Indian Standard Time) in just three simple steps:
Step 1: Fill in your personal details and travel plan in the online application form.
Step 2: Verify the information provided.
Step 3: Receive your eVisa by email, print it, and present it upon arrival in India.
If you are still unsure about which eVisa type is most suitable, you may refer to the general information section on Indian eVisas or contact our 24/7 support team for immediate guidance.
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