Friday, July 6, 2018

INDIAN VISA Frequently Asked Questions


1.        What is an e-visa?
An e-Visa is an electronic visa which is provided to the nationals of other countries. With an e-visa foreign national gets the permission to enter into other countries and stay there for a specific period of time. Unlike traditional visa, e-visas are issued in PDF format and hold the same value as the traditional visa. However, e-visas are provided for short term stays.

Some of the purposes for which an e-Visa can be obtained:
ü  Tourism purposes
ü  Visit of relatives / friends
ü  Short term business stays
ü  Sports activities
ü  Cultural, scientific, or humanitarian activities

2.        What is the application process of e-Visa
Unlike the traditional method of visa application which involves visiting embassies and long queues, e-visa on the other hand is an extremely simple and hassle free process. However, a passport is required which is valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.

If you wish to apply for an e-visa, you can get in touch with us by visiting our website https://www.indianvisasonline.org.in/. In order to apply for an e-visa with us you can follow the below mentioned steps:

Steps 1 – Check whether your country appears in the e-visa eligibility category
Step 2 – Select the type of e-visa you need depending on the purpose of your visit
               There are three types of e-Visa such as:
ü  e-tourist visa for India
ü  e-medical visa for India
ü  e-business visa for India
                Step 3 – Make sure to apply for e-visa within the stipulated time frame. The e-Visa application can be applied maximum 120 days prior to the applicant’s date of arrival to India in case the tourists don’t want to get caught in the last minute rush.
                Step 4 – Make sure check beforehand if the airport / seaport where you are landing in India have immigration facilities
3.        What is the eligibility criterion for obtaining an e-Visa?
There are certain criterions which have been fixed for obtaining an e-visa which is as follows:

ü  e-visa can be issued to people who visit a country for the purpose of visiting friends and relatives, recreational activities, medical treatment or short term business visit
ü  The applicant must carry a passport with minimum of 6 months of validity from the date of visa applications
ü  The passport should have minimum two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer
ü  Applicants should have return tickets ready to go back after staying at a destination for a previously specified duration of time
ü  Children and infants should have separate e-visas and passports
ü  There are certain documents which are also required:
(a)      Passport size photographs
(b)     A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
ü  Some other documents which are required on arrival:
(a)      Medical insurance cover for the period of stay
(b)     Invitation letter (if any)
(c)      Passport which is valid for a minimum period of 6 months
(d)     A printed copy of the Visa
These are the documents which the travelers may have to show at the time of arrival, hence it is advisable to keep these documents handy. However, some countries may ask for other additional documents as well.
4.        What are the benefits of e-visa?
e-visa is indeed beneficial in the following ways:
ü  e-visa is the most advantageous way of applying for a visa, as one can apply for it anytime, anywhere from the comfort of their home. All they need is a valid passport with a secured internet connectivity
ü  Unlike traditional method of obtaining a visa from the embassy which consumes a lot of time, one can save a lot of time by getting an e-visa which is also hassle free

5.        What are the causes of rejection of your e-visa?
As certain conditions have been applied for the issuance of e-visa, often times immigration authority may reject your e-visa application. Below down are some of the reasons for rejection of your e-visa:
ü  In case of any important information is missing from the application
ü  In case the validity period of your passport is less than 6 months
ü  In case you have provided any wrong information on your visa application form
ü  In case of your returning date is not clear
ü   In case you have not specified your visa type properly

6.        Who all are eligible to avail e-visa in India?
With the above mentioned conditions, e-visa can be issued to the person who wants to visit India with the purpose of tourism, short business stay, meeting relatives and friends etc. To avail an e-visa the applicants are required to apply for it online by sending a scanned copy of the passport, photo and other relevant documents to the embassy and pay the fees online. Once you submit the complete application form and make the payment, you will receive the e-visa in your email. Get a printed copy of it and carry it along with you when you visit India. At present the Indian Government offers e-visa to 165 countries.

7.        How long does it take to get a Visa to India?
It will take minimum 24 – 48 hours of time to get a visa to India. For more information you can get in touch with us at 919582319080 or you can also visit on www.indianvisasonline.org.in  

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