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Explaining India’s Popular 30-Day Visa
India’s 30-day tourist e-Visa simplifies short-term travel with its online application, double entry, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for sightseeing, yoga retreats, and family visits, though it requires a printed copy and cannot be extended.
India’s 30 day tourist e-Visa is a great option for most travelers. The e-Visa is easier to obtain than the embassy visa. It offers double entry and is perfect for short trips to India.
While visitors to India can still apply for a multiple entry 1-year and 5-year e-Visas, most will find that the popular 30-day electronic visa meets their needs. Read on to understand what travelers need to know about this program:
Benefits of the e-Visa
The benefits of a 30-day e-Visa are as follows:
- Ideal for short trips: It is perfect for travelers planning short visits, such as attending yoga retreats, sightseeing, and meeting friends and family, which typically last two weeks or less.
- Flexibility: The electronic visa offers various options to align with different travel plans.
- Double-entry feature: The e-Visa allows travelers to enter India twice within the 30-day validity period, starting from the visa issuance date.
- Cost-effective: It is more affordable than the 1-year or 5-year electronic visas.
How to Get 30 Day e-Visa
Travelers from eligible countries need to apply online for a 30-day India tourist e-Visa at least 4 days before their arrival date in the country. Please note that the visas on arrival are limited and granted to a few nationalities under specific conditions.
Applicants must follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Eligibility: Check the eligibility for an online visa application (citizens of the 171 e-Visa eligible countries can apply)
- Passport validity: Ensure the passport is valid for at least six months
- Travel itinerary: Gather travel details, including arrival and departure plans.
- Credit card: Have a valid credit card ready for the application fee.
- Image requirements: Applicants must provide a colored photo (2 inches x 2 inches) less than 1 MB that meets India e-Visa requirements
- Accurate information: Fill out the e-Visa application, ensuring all details match the passport information
- Successful payment: Pay the application fee and submit the application, then wait for approval. Once approved, the e-Visa for 30 days will be sent via email.
- Printout: Print the electronic visa and carry it during travel to India for smooth entry into the country.
Take a Quiz
Travelers can take the quiz below to find out if the 30-day e-Visa is a good fit for you! The questions are followed by options, and below them are the answers listed with an explanation.
1. Can you use the 30-Day India Visa for Medical or Business Visits?
(A) Yes, you can use the 30-day electronic visa for medical and business purposes.
(B) No, you can use the 30-day India e-Visa solely for tourism, recreation, voluntary work, sightseeing, short-term yoga, and other informal short courses.
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The 30-day India e-Visa is for tourism, sightseeing, meeting family and friends, etc. If visitors are planning a medical or business trip, they’ll need to apply for a different type of visa ( eMedical or eBusiness visa).
However, travelers must note that on a 30-day tourist e-Visa, they can pursue a short-term course in medicine, which should not be a formal or structured course. The course must not exceed 6 months’ duration (as the e-Visa duration is 30 days). Additionally, it must not be issued with a qualifying certificate and diploma.
2.How Long is a 30-Day Indian Visa Valid For?
(A) 30 days (approximately one month), allowing you to fully immerse yourself in Indian culture.
(B) Three months, giving you ample time to explore the country’s diverse landscapes.
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The tourist e-Visa is a double entry visa and is valid for a maximum of 30 days from the date of entry. This is why it is also called a one-month tourist e-Visa (30 days).
The e-visa for 30 days includes two key dates: the date of issue, when it is issued by the Indian immigration authority, and the date of expiry, which is the final date by which entry into the country must occur.
3. How Long Can You Stay in India on 30 day tourist e-Visa?
(A) You can consecutively spend 30 days experiencing the vibrant cities and serene countryside at a leisurely pace.
(B) You can enter the country two times to stay a maximum of 15 days per visit, enabling tourists to explore various regions at their own pace.
(C) Both options (A) and (B) give visitors the flexibility to experience the best of India in a way that suits them the best.
Answer: (C)
Explanation: Tourists can stay in India for up to 30 days consecutively. They can also avail of two entries within 30 days.
Some items needed for a tourist eVisa
Passport image
Personal details (name, dob, etc)
Valid email address
4. When Do the 30 Days Start?
(A) The day of arrival marks the beginning of the Indian adventure.
(B) The day of issue, providing a clear timeline for the travel to India.
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The 30-day period commences on the day visitors enter India. Remember, the last day of stay is determined by the date of entry into India. Please note that this date is not explicitly stated on the e-Visa. However, the entry must occur within the date of issuance and expiry date.
5.How Many Times Can You Use the 30-Day India Visa?
(A)Up to two times within 30 days from the date of entry, allowing you to revisit your favorite destinations or explore new ones.
(B) Up to three to four times within the validity period of 30 days if you want to experience more of India’s wonders.
Answer: (A)
Explanation: Visitors can enter India twice with a 30-day electronic visa, allowing them to explore different regions as it is a double-entry visa
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, a pivotal global entry point, welcomes a myriad of visitors to India each day, accommodating both tourists and business travelers. The airport is equipped with the India eVisa system for entry.
6. Do You Need to take a Printout of the 30-Day Visa?
(A) No, a digital copy is sufficient for immigration purposes.
(B) It’s optional, but it’s recommended you have a printed copy handy.
(C) Yes, a printed copy is mandatory. Immigration officials will verify your visa has arrived in the country.
Answer: (C)
Explanation: Yes, a printed copy of the 30 day e-Visa is required for entry into India.
7. Can You Extend the 30- Day Visa?
(A) Yes, you can extend the visa for up to 30 days if you have a valid reason.
(B) No, the 30-day electronic visa is non-extendable, non-convertible, so plan your trip wisely.
(C) It depends on your circumstances, so check with the Indian embassy for more information.
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The 30-day electronic visa for tourism is non-extendable, so visitors must ensure they have enough time to explore India before the electronic visa expires.
India has introduced an eVisa for yoga, aiming to attract global yoga enthusiasts and bolster its wellness tourism by providing easy access to the country’s rich yogic traditions and programs.
8.Can the 30-Day Indian e-Visa Be Used to Visit Prohibited Sites?
(A) Yes, you can visit the restricted sites on the e-Visa.(B) No, you cannot visit prohibited sites on the e-Visa.
(C) Only certain prohibited sites are accessible with special permission.
Answer: (B)
Explanation: No, the 30-Day India e-Visa cannot be used to visit prohibited sites. These sites are off-limits to foreigners due to security reasons. If any visitor wants to visit a prohibited site, they will need to apply for a special permit from the Indian government.
9. Can Anyone Apply for a 30-day India Tourist e-Visa?
(A)No, you can apply only if you are a citizen of 171 e-Visa eligible countries.
(B)Yes, anyone in the world can apply for the India tourist e-Visa.
Answer: (A)
Explanation: Remember, not every country is eligible for the India tourist e-Visa. There are currently 171 countries eligible for it.
10. Identify the countries currently eligible for the India Tourist e-Visa?
(A)USA
(B) UK
(C)Pakistan
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: Citizens from the USA and the UK are eligible for the Indian e-Visas for tourism (30 days, 1 year, and 5 years). Unfortunately, Pakistani nationals or any traveler of Pakistani origin are not eligible to apply for the electronic visa.
Indian Airports that Allow the e-Visa
| Ahmedabad | Amritsar | Bagdogra |
| Bengaluru | Bhubaneswar | Calicut |
| Chandigarh | Chennai | Cochin |
| Coimbatore | Delhi | Gaya |
| Goa | Guwahati | Hyderabad |
| Jaipur | Kannur | Kolkata |
| Lucknow | Madurai | Mangalore |
| Mumbai | Nagpur | Port Blair |
| Pune |
Indian Seaports that Allow the e-Visa
| Chennai | Cochin | Goa |
| Mumbai | New Mangalore |
Conclusion
The Indian 30-day tourist e-Visa is popular among travelers due to its affordability and convenience. A month-long (30 days) validity perfectly suits short vacations, weekend trips, business visits, or attending specific events, which constitute a large part of tourist travel.
However, it’s exclusively for tourism and other short-term programs. Therefore, it can’t be extended or used for medical or business trips, for which separate visas are necessary.
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