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India E-Visa Process, Timeline, and Requirements

Learn how the India e-Visa process works, required documents, typical processing times, visa validity, and important limitations travelers should know.

🧾 Overview of the India E-Visa Process

India e-Visas are issued electronically by the Government of India.

The general process includes:

  1. Selecting the correct e-Visa type when placing your order

  2. Completing the Swift questionnaire form and uploading the required digital documents

  3. Submission by Swift on your behalf

  4. Government review and decision

No in-person appointment is required.

⏱️ Processing Time Expectations

  • India e-Visas can take 3–14 days to process

  • Typical processing time is 3–5 business days

⚠️ Processing times and requirements can vary by case and are subject to change without notice.

Processing delays may occur due to:

  • Incomplete or unclear uploads

  • Indian national or religious holidays

  • Additional internal government review

Swift cannot expedite India e-Visa processing.

📄 Passport & Document Requirements

Physical Passport

  • You do not need to ship your passport

  • You must upload a clear digital scan of your passport information page

🧳 Required Documents by E-Visa Type

India Tourist E-Visa

You must upload:

  • A passport-style headshot (not the photo inside your passport)

  • A scan of your passport information page

India Business E-Visa

You must upload:

  • A passport-style headshot

  • A scan of your passport information page

  • A scan of your company business card

  • A signed invitation letter from the Indian company on official letterhead

Incomplete uploads will delay processing.

⏳ Visa Validity & Entries

India Business E-Visa

  • Valid for 1 year from date of issue

  • Multiple entry

India Tourist E-Visa options:

  • 30 days – double entry

  • 1 year – multiple entry

  • 5 years – multiple entry

Visa length is selected at checkout and approved by the Indian government.

📘 Traveling with a New Passport

If your passport expires but your India e-Visa is still valid:

  • You may travel with both passports

  • Carry:

    • Your new valid passport

    • Your old passport containing the e-Visa

💰 India E-Visa Fees

Tourist E-Visa Fees (U.S. Passport Holders)

  • 30-day: $217

  • 1-year: $232

  • 5-year: $352

Business E-Visa Fees (U.S. Passport Holders)

  • $332

⚠️ Fees for non-U.S. passport holders vary based on nationality.

🚫 Important Use Restrictions

Important:
You cannot conduct business activities on a tourist e-Visa.

  • Business travel requires a business e-Visa

  • Tourism is allowed on a business e-Visa

Visa misuse may result in denied entry or future visa issues.

💡 What Swift Can and Cannot Control

Swift can:

  • Guide you on the correct e-Visa type

  • Review submissions for completeness

  • Submit your application digitally

Swift cannot:

  • Guarantee visa approval

  • Expedite India e-Visa processing

  • Override government decisions

  • Change visa type after submission