How Long Does It Take to Get an e-Visa to India
Getting an e-Visa to India processed through Natvisa depends on a few factors. We can expedite the application by ensuring it meets all the requirements. Our team can significantly speed up the Indian e-Visa process and increase the chances of approval. Thus, we ensure to secure an e-Visa to India in the fastest possible timeframe.
In this article, read on to learn how long does it take to get an e-Visa to India through Natvisa.com. We have focused on Indian tourist e-Visas (30 days, 1 year, and 5 years). Please note that an Indian e-Visa for business is along the same pattern.
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Processing Option
To get an e-Visa to India through Natvisa, applicants can choose the following options:
- Expedited delivery: 2 days
- Standard processing options: 4 days and 7 days
Time taken to fill India e-Visa form
To fill in the Natvisa form for the India e-Visa (provided the applicant has all the documents, images and scans ready for upload):
- Time taken: less than or up to 10 minutes
India visa types
Natvisa processes the following Indian visas:
Tourist e-Visas
- 30 days
- 1 year
- 5 years
Business e-Visas
- 1 year
Processing Steps
Online Application
Form is received and reviewed.
Receive Document
Receive the approved document.
Arrive in India
Present the document upon arrival.
Filling out Part 1
To fill out the India e-Tourist visa application on the Natvisa portal, travelers will need to fill out the following details:
Entry Information
The applicants will have to select the etourist visa validity from the following options:
- 30 days
- 1 year
- 5 years
Activities in India
Next, visitors planning to go to India will need to select from the following options:
- Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month)
- Please select
- Tourism, recreation, sight-seeing
- Meeting friends/relatives
- Short-term yoga program
- Short-term courses in local languages
- Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month)
Note: The India e-Visa type is for voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which does not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return).
Travel Information
In this section of the Natvisa application form, travelers will need to provide the following information:
- Arrival date: Travelers must specify the exact date they plan to arrive in India
- Year: The current year is displayed as an option
- Month: Select the month of arrival from a drop-down menu
- Day: Select the specific date of the arrival from a drop-down menu
Port of Entry
In this part, travelers need to select the port of entry that allows the India e-Visa. They can select the option from the drop-down menu of the application form.
Applicant’s Information
The following details are required for the e-Visa to India application form:
- First Name/Given Name: The legal first name as it appears on the passport
- Last Name/Surname: The legal last name as it appears on the passport
- Country of Birth: The country where the applicant was born
- Date of Birth: The date of birth in the format DD/MM/YYYY
- Gender: Select the gender from the options provided (e.g., Male, Female, Transgender)
- Email: The valid email address where they’ll receive updates about their electronic visa application from the Natvisa team.
Change of Name
Applicants will have to answer the following question to proceed:
- Has the applicant ever changed their name? (Yes/No). If they select "Yes" and agree that they have ever legally changed their name, they will need to answer the following details:
- Previous First name/ Given name: If they have selected "Yes," provide the previous first name as it appeared on the passport before the change.
- Previous Last Name/Surname: If they have selected "Yes," provide the previous last name as it appeared on the passport before the change.
- Nationality: Select the nationality from the drop-down menu
- Type (Ordinary): This option is most commonly used for the e-Visa as no other type of passport is accepted for India e-Visa application
- Passport number: Enter the unique passport identification number exactly as it appears on the passport
- Place of issue: Indicate the city or town where the passport was issued
- Country of issue: Select the country that issued the passport from the list
- Issue date: Enter the date the passport was officially issued
- Expiration date: Enter the date the passport expires
- Entry mode: Available for both air and sea entries
- Validity options: Choose from 30 days, 1 Year, or 5 Years
- Purpose: Specifically designed for tourism
- Entry types: Option for single or double entries
- Delivery method: Receive via email and accessible on the Natvisa dashboard
- Link to apply for the eBusiness visa: Direct link to apply for those needing an Indian business e-Visa
- Nationality specification: Country-specific details, e.g., for Australia ( it will display the name of the country selected by the applicant in part 1 of the application form)
- eTourist visa specific details: 30 days validity with double entry
- Permitted activities: Engage in short-duration voluntary work (up to one month)
- Government fee: A fixed charge will be displayed
- 7 Business Days
- 4 Business Days
- 2 Business Days
- Nationality
- Type (Ordinary)
- Passport Number
- Place of Issue.
- Country of Issue
- Issue Date
- Expiration Date
- eTourist visa service (Duration of stay)
- Activities in India
- Image of self
- Passport Image
- A cell phone with a high-quality camera to click images is recommended
- Smartphone scanner
- Computer scanner
- A phone with a high-quality camera to submit an image is preferable
- Local photo center
- Applicants must use a passport that has a high-quality camera
- They must lay the passport flat on the table
- Take a picture looking directly at the passport
- The top signature page
- Name, nationality, passport number, issue and expiration date, etc.
- The barcode must be visible
- The best way is to find a light in the color wall and have someone take a picture with a high-quality phone
- Eyes need to be open
- No sunglasses
- No group images
- The face needs to be unobstructed
- Upload photos of self
- Upload passport image
- Nationality
- Country of Issue
- Passport Number/IC Number
- Place of Issue
- Passport Issue date
- Passport Expiration date
- Town/city of birth
- Citizenship/National ID number (type "NA" if not applicable)
- Religion (select religion from the drop-down menu)
- Visible identification marks (mole, birthmark, etc.)
- Educational qualification (select the option from the fields displayed)
- Did you acquire nationality by birth or by naturalization? ( by birth or naturalization)
- Have you lived at least two years in the country where you are?
- House Number / Street
- Village / Town / City
- State / Province / District
- Country
- Postal / Zip Code
- Phone Number
- Option to select ’Same as Present Address’
- House Number / Street (if different)
- Village / Town / City (if different)
- State / Province / District (if different)
- The drop-down menu to select marital status (Single/Married/Divorced/Widow)
- Name
- Nationality
- Previous Nationality (if applicable)
- Place of Birth*
- Country / Region of Birth*
- Name
- Nationality
- Previous Nationality (if applicable)
- Place of Birth
- Country / Region of Birth
- Question regarding Pakistani nationality or origin
- The drop-down menu to select the current occupation
- Employer Name / Business Name
- Designation
- Address
- Phone Number
- The drop-down menu to select the past occupation (if any)
- Question regarding involvement in Military / Semi-Military / Police / Security organization
- Places to be visited
- Port of exit
- Option to choose if a room was reserved in a hotel or resort through a tour operator
- Query about previous visits to India
- Inquiry if permission to visit or extend stay in India was ever refused
- List of countries visited in the last 10 years
- Question about visiting SAARC countries (except the applicant’s own country) in the last 3 years
- Reference Name in India (Name of hotel/area is acceptable)
- Address 1 (Name of hotel/area is acceptable)
- Address 2
- State
- Phone (Type 000000 if unknown)
- Reference Name in Australia
- Address 1
- Address 2
- Phone
- Legal History: "Have you ever been arrested/ prosecuted/ convicted by a Court of Law of any country?"
- Entry refusal or deportation: "Have you ever been refused entry / deported by any country, including India?"
- Involvement in serious offenses: "Have you ever been engaged in Human trafficking/ Drug trafficking/ Child abuse/ Crime against women/ Economic offense / Financial fraud?"
- Engagement in cyber or violent crimes: "Have you ever been engaged in Cybercrime/ Terrorist activities/ Sabotage/ Espionage/ Genocide/ Political killing/ other acts of violence?"
- Expression of extremist views: "Have you ever, by any means or medium, expressed views that justify or glorify terrorist violence or that may encourage others to commit terrorist acts or other serious criminal acts?"
- Asylum History: "Have you sought asylum (political or otherwise) in any country?"
- Specialist review: A specialist will meticulously examine the application to identify any inconsistencies or errors.
- Image issue: In case of any image issues (blurred or encrypted photographs) that could potentially lead to rejection, an email will be sent to the applicant to address these concerns.
- Setting up or managing industrial ventures
- Conducting sales, purchases, and trade activities
- Participating in technical meetings, business conferences, and trade fairs
- Seeking to recruit manpower for business operations
- Contributing expertise to ongoing projects
- Conducting tours in India
- Participating in the GIAN initiative
- Document 1: Host institute’s invitation letter to foreign faculty.
- Document 2: Sanction order for GIAN, issued by IIT Kharagpur (National Coordinating Institute).
- Document 3: Course synopsis to be delivered by the faculty
- Faster processing: Expedited options are available for as little as two business days.
- Flexible file formats: Accepts jpg, png, and pdf for document uploads
- User-friendly guidance: Infographics explain image must not be blurred clearly
- Faster completion time: 10 minutes (if the applicant is ready with all the documents) compared to the government website’s 30 minutes
- User-friendly interface: The Natvisa form can be accessed and completed through any internet browser, offering greater flexibility compared to the government website
- No payment hassles: Our secure platform ensures smooth transactions
Note: Please ensure all information is accurate and matches the passport details to avoid processing delays.
Passport Information
In this section of Natvisa’s India e-Visa application form, applicants are required to fill in the following details:
Note: Remember, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date.
Acknowledgment
This marks the end of Part 1 of the India e-Visa application form on the Natvisa platform.
It is followed by the declaration that the undersigned confirms the accuracy of the provided information and understands the risk of legal consequences, including deportation or blacklisting, by the Government of India if found false.
Making Payment
After filling out the Part 1 of the India e-Visa application form, the applicants will be directed to make the payment. In the payment section, the following details are mentioned:
Information on Display
General Information
Processing fees & timeframes:
In this section, applicants need to select the processing option. The fee for each processing option will be displayed in the Natvisa payment section. Travelers will have to select from the following:
Note: Remember, some options cannot be availed if the arrival date is too soon.
Filling Part 2 of the India eTourist visa Form
Applicants will find the following fields that they had filled in Part 1 of the Natvisa form displayed in the second part of the application form for the India e-Visa:
Details
Applicants will have to fill out the following sections:
Entry Information
In the second part of the India e-Visa application form on the Natvisa portal, applicants need to submit the following:
Document Upload
The following documents are required:
The next sections are followed by four infographics explaining ways to take the images:
For Passport Image
To click a passport image for the India e-Visa, Natvisa.com recommends the following options:
For Image of Self
To upload an image of self, applicants can choose any of the following
Note: The Natvisa team does not recommend clicking images from a phone with a low-quality camera.
Pro Tip
-Natvisa Specialist
Infographic Details
Applicants can refer to the infographics, which instructs them how to click the images and help them every step of the way.
There is no need to worry about meeting image size, resolution, and cropping of the images, as we accept all formats.
Clicking Pictures of the Necessary Documents
The infographics provide the following details:
Capturing the passport image
Taking the document image
The following details must be captured when clicking the passport image for upload:
Note: No glares should be present as this can obstruct important details.
Taking the image for the self
The infographic describes how to take pictures to get an e-Visa to India for tourism:
Pro Tip
-Natvisa Specialist
For Images to be Accepted
Applicants must adhere to the following requirements:
Document Upload
After going through the above infographics, travelers applying through Natvisa will have to upload the following documents:
Note: Natvisa.com allows jpg, png, and pdf. Additionally, we can resize, crop, and adjust the image to meet the India e-Visa regulations.
How Are We Different?
Compared to the Indian government platform, where an applicant can get lost in providing a sea of information, the Natvisa process is simple, user-friendly, and easy.
Applicants can refer to the infographics while filling out the application for the India e-Visa, which instructs them how to click the images and helps them every step of the way.
Have questions?
Any Other Valid Passport/ Identity Certificate (IC) held?
In this section, applicants can select from the drop-down menu if they have ever held any other valid passport or identity certificate.
Based on the response, applicants might need to fill in additional details. If the answer is "Yes," they will need to provide:
Additional Applicant Information
In this section, travelers need to provide the following details:
Questionnaire
Applicants will need to answer the following questions:
Based on the responses given, they may have to fill in additional information.
Page 2 of Part 2 of the Natvisa’s India e-Visa application form
In this section, applicants are required to provide the following information
Applicant Address Information
Present Address
Permanent Address
Family Details
For processing the India e-Visa application form, the Natvisa team will require the following details:
Applicant’s Marital Status
Father Details
Mother Details
Parents / Grandparents Details
Profession / Occupation Details
India e-Visa is an extremely detailed form, which is why we require the following information
Present Occupation
Employer / Business Details
Past Occupation
Military / Security Organization Involvement
Note: No special characters, minimum two characters, and maximum 50 characters for each response
Page 3 of Part 2 of the India e-Visa Application
Overview of Additional Travel Information for Visa Application
The applicants must provide the following details:
Visa Sought
Previous Visa Experience
Other Relevant Information
Reference in India
Reference in Applicant’s Country
For instance, if the applicant has selected Australia at the time of processing the India e-Visa application on the Natvisa portal, they must provide:
Questionnaire (Page 4 of Part 2 of the India e-Visa Application)
As part of the application process, applicants will be required to answer the following questions:
If the answer is "No," the applicants can proceed to the next section. However, if the answer is "Yes" to any of the above questions, they must explain the reason.
Acknowledgment
These questions are followed by an acknowledgment section where the applicant must declare that the information furnished is correct and understand the consequences of providing false information.
Approval
Once all the details are submitted, it will be followed by a status update.
Processing Snippet
The final processing snippet will be displayed, if the application’s second part has successfully been received. Please note that no additional actions are needed from the applicant at this stage. Here’s what happens next:
Pro Tip
-Natvisa Specialist
Natvisa Dashboard
Users with active applications on the site can track their progress by logging into the dashboard. It also provides access to approved documents once available.
Some items needed for a business eVisa
e-Visa for Business
Those interested in applying for the Indian business e-Visa through Natvisa, will find that the Part 1 of the application is along the same lines of India tourist e-Visas (as shared above).
However, they will need to provide some business e-Visa specific information.
For Part 1
For the Indian Business e-Visa, they will have to select from the following options:
The rest of the India e-Visa application for business purposes on the Natvisa portal will remain the same as the e-Visa application for tourism.
Processing time: 7 days (as mentioned in the payment section)
Part 2 of the India e-Visa for Business Application
It is like Part 2 of the Indian tourist e-Visa application. However, based on the purpose of the business visit, applicants may have to submit specific documents.
For example, if the applicant has selected the purpose of the visit as participating in GIAN ( Global Initiative for Academic Network), they will need to provide:
GIAN Documentation Requirements:
The completion process for Part 2 of the Indian business e-Visa application on the Natvisa portal follows the same procedure as Part 2 of the Indian tourist e-Visa, followed by helpful infographics, additional details, a questionnaire, and status update sections.
However, depending on the activity selected, responses and questions may differ.
Advantages of the Indian eVisa
Online application
No document send-off
Easy process
Available for tourism and business
Fast processing
Benefits of Applying through Natvisa
Our user-friendly platform takes the applicant through each step, ensuring photos are clear, eliminating payment hassles with a secure system, and offering expert support if needed.
The above step-by-step guide for an e-Visa to India through Natvisa offers the following advantages:
Pro Tip
-Natvisa Specialist
Conclusion
Getting an e-Visa to India through Natvisa is quick and easy, with applications taking as little as 10 minutes to fill out if the applicant is ready with all the supporting documents. We offer expedited processing options for those who need their visa quickly, and we are flexible with document formats, accepting jpg, png, and pdf files.
Additionally, applicants will find helpful infographics to guide users through the image requirements for their India e-Visa application. Once all documents are submitted, users can track the progress of their India application through the Natvisa dashboard, and they will be notified via email once their electronic visa is approved.
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