27/11/2014
E-visa facility for 43 countries at nine Indian airports from today
Great News!
The new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has finally been launched for 43 countries including Germany, USA, UAE, Norway, Finland, Ukraine, Russia, New Zealand and Australia. Others due to follow next year. The system is now operational at Kochi airport (and Trivandrum) in Kerala. Just apply here https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html, upload a scan of your photo and passport page and pay a fee online. In 72 hours, you will receive an ETA by e-mail!
The 30-day permit allows sightseeing, visiting friends and family, recreation, short duration medical treatment, and a casual business visit.
Eligibility
International Travellers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation , sight seeing , casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit.
Passport should have at least six months validity.
International Travellers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket,with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
International Travellers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.
Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders.