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India 30-day e-Tourist visafor one trip.

The 30-day e-Tourist visa is the simplest Indian visa for a single holiday or family visit. It lasts 30 days from the day you arrive. Upload your passport and photo, and we do the rest.

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  • 30 daysFrom the day you first arrive
  • Multiple entriesWithin those 30 days
  • Passport + photoAll you need to apply
  • 4 to 120 daysHow far ahead to apply

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Perfect for

A single holiday

A two or three week trip around India.

A family visit

Seeing relatives or going to a wedding.

A short retreat

Yoga or wellness programmes.

Not covered

  • Trips longer than 30 days
  • Business meetings
  • Paid work
  • Extending your stay in India

Documents you’ll need

DocumentDetailsNeeded
Passport photo pageA clear scan or photo of the page with your photo and details. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages.Required
PhotoRecent, in colour, front-facing with eyes open and no glasses. Plain white or light background, no shadows or borders. We crop and resize it for you.Required
UK residence statusIf you’re not a British citizen: your UK eVisa share code page, BRP or settlement document.If applicable

Upload them from your phone. We check every document and resize it to the official limits before we submit.

  1. 1

    Apply online

    Answer a few simple questions and upload your photo and passport page.

  2. 2

    We check and submit

    An adviser reviews every answer, fixes photo or document problems and submits it.

  3. 3

    Receive your ETA

    Your Electronic Travel Authorisation is emailed to you once approved.

  4. 4

    Fly to India

    Print your ETA and show it at immigration, where your e-Visa is stamped in your passport.

Rules to know before you travel

How long you can stay

You can stay for 30 days, counted from the day you first arrive. Your first arrival must be before the e-Visa’s expiry date. It can’t be extended.

It can’t be extended or changed

An e-Visa can’t be extended or switched to another type of visa once you’re in India, so choose the right one before you travel.

Arrive at an approved airport or seaport

You must enter India through one of the airports or seaports approved for e-Visas. All the main international airports are included, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Goa and Kochi. You can leave from any immigration checkpoint.

Who can’t use an e-Visa

People of Pakistani origin, anyone with a military, police or security background (serving or retired), and holders of diplomatic or official passports must apply for a regular visa instead.

Fill in the e-Arrival card

Before you fly, complete India’s free e-Arrival card online within 72 hours of arrival. It’s arrival information, not a visa. How the e-Arrival card works

No protected areas

An e-Visa isn’t valid for protected, restricted or cantonment areas. Visiting places such as parts of the North East, Sikkim or the Andaman Islands may need a separate permit.

Can’t use an e-Visa?

Pakistani origin, a military or police background, work, journalism or a longer stay all need a regular visa. We help with those too.

Regular Indian visas

Fees

Two fees, shown separately, so you always know where your money goes.

VisaProcessing timeEntriesGovernment feeOur feeTotal you pay
e-Tourist visa, 30 days30 days from the day you arriveAsk usMultiple entries–Call for price–

The government fee is set by India and depends on your nationality. It isn’t refundable, even if the visa is refused. Our fee is per person and includes checking your documents, fixing your photo and scans, and submitting your application.

No “express” fees. The Indian government doesn’t sell faster e-Visas, so we don’t either. Our job is getting your application right first time.

How the 30-day e-Tourist visa works

Once approved, you must make your first arrival in India before the date shown on your e-Visa. Your 30 days start on the day you land, and you can leave and come back within that time.

If you might stay longer than 30 days, or go back later in the year, the 1-year e-Tourist visa is usually better value.

Is the 30-day e-Visa right for me?

Choose it for one short trip. Choose the 1-year or 5-year visa if you visit India often, as you won’t need to apply again each time.

Not sure? Tell us your plans and we’ll tell you whether the 30-day e-Tourist visa or a longer one is better value.

What you need for a 30-day e-Tourist visa

Just a passport valid for at least six months with two blank pages, and a recent photo with a plain light background. You don’t need hotel or flight bookings to apply, but carry them when you travel. Apply at least 4 days before you arrive in India.

Related pages

e-Tourist visa1-year e-Tourist visa5-year e-Tourist visa

Questions people ask

When does my 30-day e-Visa start?

The 30 days start on the date you first arrive in India, not the date it was approved.

Can I extend a 30-day e-Tourist visa?

No. e-Visas can’t be extended. If you need longer, apply for a 1-year or 5-year e-Tourist visa before you go.

Can I leave India and come back on a 30-day e-Visa?

Yes, within the 30 days from your first arrival.

How early should I apply?

At least 4 days before you arrive in India, and no more than 120 days before. We recommend applying 2 to 3 weeks ahead in case anything needs correcting.

Is the e-Visa fee refundable if I’m refused?

No. The Government of India’s e-Visa fee pays for processing your application, so it isn’t refunded if the visa is refused or you cancel your trip. That’s why we check everything before you pay it.

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