Electronic Travel Authorisation
Your Indian e-Visa,
in four steps.
Fill in one form, upload a photo and your passport page, pay online, and get your ETA by email before you fly.
- 4–120 daysbefore arrival to apply
- Card or walletpay the fee online
- By emailETA sent when granted
How it works
From form to arrival
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1
Apply online
Complete the form and upload a photo and your passport bio page. You can save it and finish later.
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2
Pay the fee
Pay by credit or debit card or a payment wallet. The fee depends on your nationality and visa type.
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3
Receive your ETA
Your Electronic Travel Authorisation arrives by email. If a document needs fixing, you'll be asked to re-upload it.
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4
Fly to India
Show your printed ETA at an authorised immigration checkpost, where the e-Visa is stamped in your passport.
Visa types
Pick the visa that fits your trip
Terms are summarised from the official portal. Confirm current terms there before you apply.
There are no express or emergency fees
The Government of India charges only the country-specific e-Visa fee, plus bank charges. Websites or agents that promise a faster grant for extra money are not official. Read the Bureau of Immigration's guidance at boi.gov.in.
Before you apply
Have these ready
Tick things off as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
Authorised entry points
Where you can enter on an e-Visa
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