Facts checked against official sources on 2026-11-06
How to apply for an India e-Visa
Short answer
Apply and pay on the official Indian government e-Visa portal at least 4 days before arrival. The consulate says the application takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
Key details
| Time to complete application | 10 to 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Apply and pay at least | 4 days before arrival |
| Payment status update | Can take up to 2 hours |
| Passport | 6 months validity from arrival and 2 blank pages |
| Processing time | Not stated by the consulate page |
| Official portal | indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa |
Steps
- Confirm your passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival and has at least 2 blank pages.
- Choose your category (for example e-Tourist) and validity on the official portal.
- Complete the online application, which the consulate says takes 10 to 15 minutes.
- Pay at least 4 days before travel. Payment status may take up to 2 hours to update.
- Do not use unofficial sites. The consulate warns about fraudulent e-Visa websites.
Frequently asked questions
How long does approval take?
The consulate page does not state a processing time. It only gives the 4-day minimum advance period.
Does the consulate process e-Visas?
No. The consulate says it does not process e-Visas.
Official sources
Rules, fees and timings change. Confirm on the official page above before you apply or pay. Krosz is a private visa assistance service, not a government authority, and cannot guarantee any visa decision.