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India e-Family visafor students’ families.

The India e-Family visa is for the husband, wife or children of someone studying in India on an e-Student visa, so your family can be together during the course.

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  • 1 yearFrom the date it’s granted
  • Multiple entriesTravel with the student
  • LinkedTo the student’s e-Student visa
  • Passport + photoMain documents

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Who it’s for

Husbands and wives

Joining a partner studying in India.

Children

Children of an e-Student visa holder.

Not covered

  • Paid work
  • Studying a full course yourself, which needs your own e-Student visa
  • Travelling without a student in the family

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
Student’s e-VisaA copy of the e-Student visa of the family member you’re joining.Required
Proof of relationshipMarriage certificate or birth certificate.Helpful
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 is valid for one year from the date it’s granted, with multiple entries.

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-Family visa, 1 yearAsk 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 India e-Family visa works

The e-Family visa (sometimes called the e-Student Dependent visa) lets close family members join someone on an e-Student visa. The student usually applies first, then each family member applies with the student’s visa details.

What you need for an India e-Family visa

A passport valid for at least six months, a recent photo, a copy of the student’s e-Student visa, and proof of your relationship, such as a marriage or birth certificate. Each family member needs their own India e-Family visa, including children.

Related pages

e-Student visa

Questions people ask

Who counts as family for this visa?

Usually the husband, wife or children of the e-Student visa holder.

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.

How long is an India e-Family visa?

It’s valid for one year from the date it’s granted, with multiple entries.

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