Indian visa policy is constantly changing and is being digitalized. The Internet has changed everything and now you can apply for visa applications online without visiting a local Indian Mission or Indian Embassy.

If you’re in the mood to visit India then the most convenient method is to apply online.

India offers several classes of visas based on the reason behind visiting and two aspects decide whether one can qualify for an Indian Visa online.

These are:

1. Nationality / Citizenship on passport, and

2. Intent or purpose of travel

Citizenship Criteria for Indian Visa Online

India provides the following types of visas based on the citizenship of the traveller

1. Visa Free (citizens of these countries do not require visas).

2. Visa on arrival countries for a limited time and at limited airports.

3. eVisa (currently 180 countries are eligible)

4. Paper or Traditional visa required by countries

5. Government clearance is required in countries like Pakistan

Citizenship criteria for online eVisa

India has the following types of Visas based on the citizenship of the traveller:

1. Visa-Free countries like Maldives and Nepal.

2. Visa On Arrival countries for a limited time and at limited airports.

3. eVisa India countries (citizens from 180 countries are eligible for Indian Online Visa).

4. Paper or Traditional Visa required countries.

5. Government clearance is required in countries like Pakistan.

The most secure, reliable, and efficient method is to apply online which is eVisa. eVisa has several categories and those are Indian Tourist Visa, Indian Medical Visa, Indian Medical Attendant Visa, and Indian Business Visa.

Intent Criteria for Indian Visa Online

If you’re visiting India for the following intentions and activities, You can apply for an eVisa online under the “Indian Tourist Category”.

• Visiting for sightseeing
• Visiting for recreation
• Visiting to meet family members or relatives
• Visiting to meet friends
• Visiting to attend a Yoga Programme
• Visiting to attend a course not exceeding a period of 6 months and the course does not provide a degree or diploma certificate.
• Visiting for volunteering for up to 1 month of durations.

If you’re visiting India for the following intentions and activities, You can apply for an eVisa online under “Business Category”.

• Visiting to set up an industrial complex
• Visiting to initiate, mediate, complete or continue with a business venture.
• Visiting to sell an item or service or any product in India.
• Visiting to engage in trading activity
• Visiting to get a product or service from India or intend to purchase or procure something from India.
• Visiting to hire staff or manpower from India.
• To attend an exhibition, trade fairs or trade shows, business conferences or business summits
• Acting as a specialist or expert in an ongoing project in India.
• To conduct tours in India
• To deliver a lecture

When you’re ineligible for an Indian Visa Online

There are certain conditions when you qualify under both conditions but you may not get an eVisa if the following things are applied.

• Applying for a diplomatic passport instead of an ordinary passport.
• Intending to do the journalistic activity or make films.
• Coming to preach or missionary work
• Coming for long-term visits over 180 days

Under the above conditions, one should apply for a regular paper or conventional visa by visiting the Indian consulate, Indian high commissions, or Indian Embassy.

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