India

India e-Tourist Visa

The e-Tourist Visa is Indiaโ€™s electronic visa for tourism, sightseeing, casual visits to meet friends or relatives and short-term recreational programmes. According to the Bureau of Immigration, the e-Tourist Visa is issued in different validity options โ€” including 30-day, one-year and five-year variants. It is applied for online in advance through the official Indian e-Visa portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in, and your passport should have at least six monthsโ€™ validity. Confirm the current sub-categories, validity options and eligibility for your nationality with the official guidance before you apply.

Who is eligible?

  • Travellers visiting India for tourism or sightseeing
  • People making a casual visit to meet friends or relatives

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Published9 Aug 2026
Last reviewed9 Aug 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026