Indian e-Visa Types
There are different kinds of Indian e-Visa and the 1 that you should apply for depends on the purpose of your visit to India.
Tourist e-Visa
If you are visiting India as a tourist for the purpose of sightseeing or recreation, then this is the e-Visa you should apply for. There are 3 kinds of Indian Tourist Visas.
The 30 Day India Tourist Visa, which allows the visitor to stay in the country for 30 days from the date of entry into the country and is a Double Entry Visa, which means that you can enter the country 2 times within the period of the Visa’s validity. The Visa has a Date of Expiry, which is the date before which you must enter the country.
The 1 Year India Tourist Visa, which is valid for 365 days from the date of issue of the e-Visa. This is a Multiple Entry Visa, which means that you can enter the country only multiple times within the period of the Visa’s validity.
The 5 Year India Tourist Visa, which is valid for 5 years from the date of issue of the e-Visa. This is also a Multiple Entry Visa. Both 1 Year Indian Tourist Visa and 5 Year India Tourist Visa allow continous stay of upto 90 days. In case of nationals of USA, UK, Canada and Japan, continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days.
Business e-Visa
If you are visiting India for the purpose of business or trade, then this is the e-Visa you should apply for. It is valid for 1 year or 365 days and is a Multiple Entry Visa and allows continous stays for upto 180 days. Some of the reasons to apply for Indian e-Business Visa can include:
- attending business meetings such as technical meetings or sales meetings
- the selling or buying of goods and services in India
- set up industrial or business ventures
- conducting tours
- delivering lectures
- recruiting workers
- participating in trade and business fairs and exhibitions
- and coming to the country as an expert or specialist for some commercial project.
Medical e-Visa
If you are visiting India as a patient to get medical treatment from a hospital in India, then this is the e-Visa that you should apply for. It is a short term Visa and is valid only for 60 days from the date of entry of the visitor into the country. Indian e-Medical Visa is also a Triple Entry Visa, which means that you can enter the country 3 times within the period of its validity.
Medical Attendant e-Visa
If you are visiting the country to accompany a patient who will be getting medical treatment in India, then this is the e-Visa you should apply for. It a short term Visa and is valid only for 60 days from the date of entry of the visitor into the country. Only 2 Medical Attendant Visas are granted against 1 Medical Visa, which means that only 2 people would be eligible to travel to India along with the patient who has already procured or has applied for a Medical Visa.