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Visitors to India can either obtain an E -Visa or Tourist Visa to travel to India. e-Visa is a double entry visa and is valid for a duration of 60 days. The government introduced made many changes to the e-Visa scheme. Now, this visa is available to citizens of around 165 nationalities. ( See here )
Procedure to obtain e-Visa
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Initially, the application has to be made at this website: In the application form you will need to fill out personal details and the application is sent for processing.
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You will receive an application id and ETA will be sent to you within 3 to 5 days. (You can check application status here)
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You will need to present a copy of the ETA when you arrive at the airport. An immigration officer will stamp your passport with an e-Visa.
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Indian e-Visa comes with a cost. It may vary from country to country. ( See price list )
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The e-Visa is not valid for entry to the restricted areas. Special inner line permits are required for visiting border areas. ( Read about permits required for north-east India )
