There are a number of things you need to know as you are about processing your Indian e-visa. But to make things clear, we have all the documents you need for all types of e-visa on this single page. Read on to find out what should be on your checklist as you prepare for a smooth India visa application.

General documents needed for all India e-visa type

The first and most important eligibility criteria for all e-visa type is making sure that your country is one of the 170 countries eligible for India e-visa. If you are, then the following information will make your application process smooth. Since you will not be required to physically present yourself for biometric registration before obtaining a visa, the online option of submitting the needed documents cannot be fraught with any form of mistakes. Hence, before applying, make sure you get the following documents and details ready:

Photo Requirement for Indian eVisa

• For your visa application you need to upload a digital photograph taken using a digital camera. If quality is assured, a phone camera or any other mobile device can be used to take it.
• The passport photograph should be in PDF, JPG or PNG format.
• The size should not be more than 10MB and not less than 1MB in size.
• The dimension should be exactly 2in x 2in or 51mm x 51 mm and the pixels should be between 350 x 350 pixels and 1000 x 1000 pixels.
• The background color should be plain white background or any other solid-color designs are acceptable.
• Photos must be recent. At most 6 months old.
• The picture should show some part of the chest and the head should be around 60-70% of the total passport size.

Passport Requirement for Indian eVisa

• Your valid international passport (with at least 2 empty pages left and 6 months validity by the time you arrive in India).
• You must upload a passport copy to process the visa application for India.
• The passport copy should be in PDF, JPG or PNG format.
• The size should not be more than 10MB and not less than 1MB in size.

Information

• Your passport details – number, issue date, expiry date, and place of issue
• Your email address
• Your physical address details
• Your debit/credit card for payment

Below are visa specific documents for each visa type:

Documents needed to apply for an Indian E-tourist visa

Before applying India e tourist visa, make sure you have these following documents are handy:

• Passport photograph (colored passport with white background, less than 3MB in size, must be in either JPG, PDF or PNG format).
• Scanned copy of your passport’s information page.
• You still have at least two blank pages left.
• You're required to buy a round trip ticket or provide adequate proof of fund showing that you can afford a return ticket after landing in India.

Documents needed to apply for an Indian E-business visa

While applying for this category of Indian e business visa, you are required to provide the following documents for ease of application:

• Scanned copy of your passport’s information page.
• An introduction or appointment letter showing the purpose of your travel and a business card or visiting card could be part of the visa requirement in some other instances.
• For a traveler invited to deliver lectures, a letter of invitation issued by the host, a copy of the courses’ synopsis and a copy of the sanction order issued by the coordinating institute will be required.

Documents needed to apply for an Indian E-Medical visa

The following are required for your Indian e medical visa application:

• Scanned copy of your passport’s information page.
• Medical appointment letter issued on official letterhead by the Indian hospital where you are to receive treatment. This letter should be detailed providing the tentative date of admission into the hospital.

Documents needed to apply for an Indian E-Medical attendant visa

Here are some of the documents required for your Indian e-medical attendant visa application:

• Scanned copy of your passport’s information page.
• Application details of the e-medical visa holder (the patient).
• Passport details of the e-medical visa holder (the patient).
• Government-issued document showing your relationship with the e-medical visa holder (the patient).

Documents needed to apply for an Indian E-Conference visa

The following documents are required for Indian e Conference visa application:

If you are attending a conference, seminar or workshop in India please note the following. Aside from the general documents required for all e-visa applicants, you will need these other documents:

• The conference ID number.
• Places to be visited.
• Duration of the conference.
• The venue of the conference.
• Details of the organizer of the conference.
• Purpose of visit.
• List of countries you have visited in the last 10 years.
• Name, phone number and address of a reference in India.
• Name, address and phone number of a reference in Home country.
• An invitation letter from the conference organizer.
• Clearance from the Indian external affairs ministry (MEA political clearance).
• Clearance from the home affairs ministry (MHA event clearance).

Medical/health documents

• If you will be travelling from an area where there is yellow fever disease, a yellow fever card is part of your travelling requirement. Go get one ready. To know if travelers from your country need a yellow fever card, click here.

Authorized documents

• After the application is confirmed and Indian e visa has been granted, you are required to print the electronic travel authorization (ETA) sent to your email. This is an essential document for your India trip.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What documents do I need for Indian tourist visa? 2. What are the requirements for Indian e-business visa? 3. What language should my supporting documents for Indian visa application be? 4. What are the most important requirements for an Indian visa?