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India 5-year e-Tourist visafor frequent visitors.

One 5-year e-Tourist visa covers five years of trips to India. It’s the best value if you visit family or holiday in India regularly.

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  • 5 yearsFrom the date it’s granted
  • Multiple tripsAs many as you like
  • 180 daysMost you can stay in a calendar year
  • One applicationNo need to reapply every trip

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Perfect for

Visiting family every year

The most popular choice for British Indian families.

Regular holidays

Goa, Kerala or Rajasthan every winter.

Ongoing retreats

Repeat yoga and wellness visits.

Not covered

  • Paid work or business
  • Staying more than 180 days in a calendar year
  • Full-time study
  • Journalism

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

The visa lasts five years from the date it’s granted. You can stay up to 180 days in total in each calendar year.

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, 5 yearsUp to 180 days a yearUpto 5 Working DaysMultiple entries£420£150£570

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 5-year e-Tourist visa works

Your visa is valid for five years from the day it’s granted. You can visit India as often as you like, as long as you don’t spend more than 180 days there in any calendar year.

What if my passport expires during the 5 years?

If you renew your passport, you can still travel on your valid e-Visa as long as you carry your old passport too. If your old passport has been lost or stolen, we can transfer your e-Visa to your new passport.

Your 5-year e-Tourist visa stays valid on the old passport until its expiry date.

Is the 5-year e-Tourist visa worth it?

If you visit India at least twice in five years, it usually costs less than applying each time, and you avoid the stress of applying before every trip.

Related pages

e-Tourist visa1-year e-Tourist visaMove your e-Visa to a new passport

Questions people ask

Can British citizens get a 5-year Indian e-Visa?

Yes. British citizens can apply for the 5-year e-Tourist visa.

How long can I stay in India on a 5-year e-Visa?

Up to 180 days in each calendar year, over as many trips as you like.

What happens if I renew my passport?

Carry your old passport with the e-Visa together with your new one. If the old passport is lost, the e-Visa can be transferred to the new passport.

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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