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- How do you choose the right India visa?
- Which India visa matches a tourist, business or medical trip?
- Is an eVisa or a regular visa right for you?
- What do you need to apply for an India visa?
- What does an India visa cost and how fast can you get it?
- What mistakes delay an India visa, and what if yours is rejected?
- Why PassportsAndVisas.com for your India eVisa?
Key Takeaways
- Your passport decides which India visa route applies to you, and your purpose of travel decides which visa within that route you choose.
- PassportsAndVisas.com assists with India visas for any nationality: we match you to the right visa, check every document and submit for you, from $104 with the government fee included.
- A tourist, business or medical trip each fits a different India visa, so the main reason for your trip is the second thing to settle.
- An eVisa and a regular visa are different products, so the right one depends on your passport rather than on preference.
- Applying ahead of your trip is the safe plan, because a wrong visa type is one of the most common reasons an application is delayed.
How do you choose the right India visa?
The right India visa follows two steps: your passport sets the route, then the purpose of your trip sets the visa within that route.
- Start with your passportYour passport sets whether you apply for an eVisa, a regular visa or another route. Our visa checker shows where your passport stands.
- Name your main purposeTourist, business and medical trips each fit a different India visa.
- Let us handle itPassportsAndVisas.com completes the application, checks every document and submits it for you.
Use our visa checker to see where your passport stands.
Which India visa matches a tourist, business or medical trip?
A tourist, business and medical trip to India each fit a different visa, so the main reason for your trip decides which one to choose.
| If… | Then… |
|---|---|
| You are going for sightseeing, family visits or a holiday | A tourist visa fits. Read our updated guide to the Indian tourist visa. |
| You are going for meetings, contracts or other work | A business visa fits. Read our India business visa requirements. |
| You are going for medical care | A medical visa fits. Tell us your plans and we match you to it. |
| Your trip mixes purposes, such as sightseeing plus a business meeting | Choose the visa for the main reason you are going. Our team helps you pick before we apply. |
Is an eVisa or a regular visa right for you?
An eVisa is an online visa and a regular visa is a consular visa; which one you need depends on your passport, not on preference.
Your passport decides which of the two applies. Applying ahead of your trip is the safe plan, and a visa on arrival is not a substitute for it. Our guide to eVisa vs. visa on arrival explains the difference.
What do you need to apply for an India visa?
To apply for an India visa you need a valid passport and the documents we ask for, and our team checks each one before we submit.
What you need
- Your passportThe passport you will travel on, which carries the visa.How to get it: Have it with you when you order.Watch out: Check its expiry date before you order.Who needs it: Every traveler
- A clear photoA photo of you that meets the visa rules.How to get it: Send it through your online portal and we review it.Watch out: A blurry or badly lit photo is a common reason for delay.Who needs it: Every traveler
What does an India visa cost and how fast can you get it?
Your India visa total depends on the visa and the speed you choose, and our price includes the government fee.
Our cost guide lists the options: read how much an Indian visa costs.
What mistakes delay an India visa, and what if yours is rejected?
The most common mistakes are the wrong visa type, a passport too close to expiry and an unusable photo.
| Cause | Why it happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong visa type | The visa must match the purpose of your trip. | Choose by your main purpose; we check it before we submit. |
| Passport too close to expiry | The passport must have enough validity for the visa. | Check the expiry date before you order. |
| Unusable photo or document | Unclear files hold up an application. | Our team reviews each document before submission. |
Read how to avoid an Indian eVisa rejection for more.
Why PassportsAndVisas.com for your India eVisa?
PassportsAndVisas.com has assisted travelers since 1992, has served 500K+ travelers and handles your India visa from start to finish.
- We check every document before we submit, so errors are caught early.
- We complete your application, submit it and keep you updated.
- Our price includes the government fee.
- A registered passport expediter since 1992. We are a private company, not the U.S. government.
- 11,766 customer reviews.
Questions before you order? Call us on (800) 860-8610.
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