India Visa · Quick Answer
Can I Travel to India With an eVisa on an Old Passport?
No. An India e-Visa is electronically tied to the passport it was issued against. You must travel on that exact passport. If you have renewed your passport, apply for a fresh e-Visa on the new passport before travel.
- Processing time
- New e-Visa: 72 hours to 4 business days
- Cost
- New e-Visa fee
- Validity
- Per new e-Visa
- Eligibility
- All e-Visa holders
- How to apply
- Reapply on the new passport
Carrying both the old and new passport does not make an old e-Visa valid on the new passport. Immigration checks the passport number linked to the e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
What if my passport expires but my e-Visa is still valid?
The e-Visa dies with the old passport; apply for a new one on the renewed passport.
Can I transfer my e-Visa to a new passport?
No — e-Visas are not transferable; reapply on the new passport.