India e-Visa | How To Apply Online🇮🇳

[@MetroRatRace]

Best video ever! The fact that you did a visual walk through was so very helpful. I had been stumbling upon the question at 11:00 where it asked if you’ve visited before. I received an EVisa in 2020 but of course we all know what happened during the year of the pandemic. Your video showed that you can just select “no” and it won’t require you to enter the old EVisa number below. I wasn’t sure if I had to enter an old EVisa that I never got to use and long since expired due to Covid (I didn’t want to cause confusion or questions). I tried contacting their help desk but got different answers. Your video literally answered my question! Thank you!!!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Excellent. I'm glad that it helped. :-)

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

No

[@Mikes_Travels]

I'm visiting India for the first time from the UK in February for a month. Really useful info, thank you

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy your trip.

[@srkian2591]

You book any hotel and flight tickets for visa? Or without booking hotel and flight they give visa? Because I also want to apply

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

No need to show proof of flights or hotel booking.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

That's kind of you to offer.

[@michaelsrowland]

How much was the visa?

[@angelca1636]

I did this and 10 days later I'm still waiting for my application to be resolved. I'm a day away from my flight and I have not received my visa yet. If you are reading this, PLEASE, do not leave it til the last minute and apply as soon as you can. I certainly don't recommend you the level of anxiety I'm going through right now, without a clue if I'm going to be able to travel or not. Peace and love x

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I really hope you managed to travel.

[@angelca1636]

@@AlwaysonaJourney Unfortunately I did not. It took 13 days, so for everyone is aware. Next time! :(

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Oh, that's awfull.

[@Nomadicshieldmaid75]

❤❤❤

[@Aryanindia47448]

How can I help you I m from India​@@Nomadicshieldmaid75

[@abdul-fatawusalifu4539]

Thanks man. I just got my e-visa granted. Your video was extremely helpful.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Great news. When do you go to India?

[@Aryanindia47448]

welcome to india You are our guest, we will take you to the best places of India. If you need anything, let me know. May your trip to India be memorable. Give us the opportunity of your hospitality.

[@abdul-fatawusalifu4539]

@@AlwaysonaJourney on April 25

[@Tiberius1994]

Thanks, You saved us plenty of stress and anxiety with this tutorial.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Ah that's good.:-)

[@jessieccad.dalingas3578]

Thank you. I got my ETA. Informative video.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zibaa1234]

You are great 👍🏻! I was so confused where and how to apply!!! now I am so happy to came across your clip. Bless you!😅 The only thing is bugging me is uploading photo in the right size and format they want with my iPhone!!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I hope you managed with your photographs.

[@zibaa1234]

@@AlwaysonaJourney Thank you! I finally did it, and got accepted! 😊 I just came back from India vacation!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Excellent. I hope you have a great trip:-)

[@rojoratatatata4002]

Thank you for the detailed and simple walkthrough of applying for e visa, God bless!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. :-)

[@Igaveyoumyfakename]

Even after watching your helpful video and gathering all the materials, this took me three hours and 20 minutes to fill out, upload, submit, and pay. SMH. There is conflicting/confusing info on the site about what size JPG photo it will a accept, and I guarantee you your PDF is too big. So be ready and be able to reduce it drastically! Also, Fun Fact: the payment site doesn't accept American Express (only Mastercard and Visa), and it won't accept a Virtual Credit card number. The quickest and easiest option is paying by PayPal. Lastly during the "April to June period" a 30 day Visa is only $10. I applied today April 1 for my trip in a couple weeks. But the way they have it worded, I have no idea if that means the $10 fee ends June 1 or June 30.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks for sharing this information.

[@williamholmes6701]

so what is the size of the pdf file please

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I totally forgot, please check out in the vdo.

[@seohlengtay6011]

Sorry ..what do you mean by a virtual credit card number ?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

A virtual credit card is a digital version of a physical credit card. It exists solely online and doesn't have a physical form. Just like a regular credit card, it has a card number, expiration date, and CVV code.

[@sarathjayasinghe1055]

thank buddy, much better than gov. of India.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you.

[@pallabbagchi2006]

Welcome to India to all.. May you have a happy and safe journey..❤️ And if you have a question for tourist place or any other details of India,you can frequently asked me.. I will try to give you answer as soon as possible.. Thanks to all to come in India..❤

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you so much. That's kind of you. ;-)

[@pallabbagchi2006]

❤​@@AlwaysonaJourney

[@yesandexplore]

ow wow India!! have fun!!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. We are really looking forward to this trip. 😀

[@FynnKlattenhoff]

I got an error when used the country code for my phone number. Worked when I just used a 0. Thanks for that tutorial, highly appreciated!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. Enjoy your time in India. Is it your first time?

[@pl8404]

Thank you for your great video. It gave me a lot of light in this confusing process. I was trying to get more info but some people post videos just to get you in their business instead.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you

[@marcelcukierman5028]

Thank you very much for your video. It was very helpful in filling out my visa. 🙌🏼🙏🏻✨

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip to India. ;-0

[@dulonahmed5062]

Trying to use the website, and I cannot get passed the first page. Frustrating is an understatement. But I'm glad it worked for you.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Oh. I hope you've managed to fix the issue.

[@ayanismael5684]

Same here. I Can't get passed the first page?

[@davidherron3839]

drop down wont allow my dates in 2025, can see only 2 months, this month and next month, any ideas ?

[@MargaretBassett-uf1fi]

30 day evisa - can only apply within 30 days of arrival.

[@soundssensational4568]

Good presentation. It CAN be as straightforward as you suggest but submitting a pdf of passport page less that 300kb caused me enormous difficulty and I am not alone looking online. If you are visiting a second time you are required to list all the places visited previously plus the address of first stop. You are also required to list all countries visited in last 10 years. If you save and come back to complete the application the question about whether you have grandparents with Pakistani connections always defaults back to ‘yes’. If the answer is no make sure you change it!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. I agree with you that changing the size of the photo makes things complicated. It definitely did for me and I needed to ask for help. Thanks for sharing your experience regarding the granparents in Pakistan. ;-)

[@Eclectic_RN]

It does NOT defalt to "Yes," there is a pop-up that you must close then you can switch to "no," try another browser, you probably have pop-ups blocked--that locks you out as the system wants you to click OK on the darned pop-up.

[@dj-fone]

thx for the video but what is with "Copy of Passport page containing personal particulars" the next step after upload photo? I got the issue that I cannot upload my passport because I need a pdf file but the file is a pdf file. do someone has the same problem?

[@osooso6027]

Make sure that once you’re on that page that says upload pdf and you’ve clicked the grey “upload file” box and it’s in there you then also have to click the orange button beside it that says upload I went through this today it’s very annoying the website is shit lol

[@yogeshluhar4047]

@@osooso6027 OMFG THANK YOUUUUUU

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hopefullly you have your visa now. ;-)

[@dj-fone]

Yeah i got my visa! 🎉 just upload a new pdf file then works

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Brilliant. Enjoy India. :-)

[@Paranoela_]

3:00 confuses me a bit. On the website it says a plain or white background is ok. But when scroll down it says a white background is not ok.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I used a white background for my application.

[@VictoriaMckee]

Exactly what I needed thank you so much fingers crossed I do it right

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Good luck. ;-0

[@AlfieMacken]

Top job mate, very helpful, all the best

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Glad it helped Thank you.

[@meldahspeight8525]

Very well explained and very helpful thanks.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. ;-)

[@tramthai8238]

Thanks so much for your help on this topic. I really appreciate that! Very clear, informative, easy to understand and follow. Please take care & hope to see more quality videos from you. ❤👍🏝

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks for leaving a lovely comment. :-)

[@Aryanindia47448]

welcome to india You are our guest, we will take you to the best places of India. If you need anything, let me know. May your trip to India be memorable. Give us the opportunity of your hospitality.

[@tramthai8238]

@@AlwaysonaJourney 😄❤

[@rijithraj1]

What if we decide to change the port of entry after the VISA issuance? Will that be okay to enter through a different airport?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Yes. The visa lists all of the ports you can enter at.

[@rijithraj1]

@@AlwaysonaJourney Thank you!!!

[@Giahomemadeproductions]

Awesome and very helpful video. Thanks for sharing it!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks again:-)

[@amitchhetri2612]

Thank you for sharing this information 🙏🥰

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You're welcome. I hope it's helpful. 😄

[@shitalramtekeloa]

This was very informative. Loved the intricate details.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. I'm glad it was useful. :-)

[@lubi.e]

Very helpful sir hower, when the application says "have you lived at least 2 years in the country where you are applying visa" does that mean the country where i reside? Or the country that i get the visa for?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. It means the country where you live.

[@skyunidentifiedstorm]

Thank you for the detail information it helps alot.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks

[@MyMr1212]

I was born in Srilanka not very far away from India but never got to visit India mainly I moved to UK in my young age. Im planning to visit India in April for the first time with my family. Im supper excited. E- visa only allow me to apply 30 days prior to the arrival date. Therefore, im still waiting to apply for the visa. Thank you for this video. All the Best mate 👍

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. I hope you have a good time.

[@michaelrowland-us3he]

Stay there

[@nizammajid5002]

Thank you for the video! Very precise and clear!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You're welcome. :-)

[@sofiaxavier8241]

Very helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ammar.mrm-2002]

Ver very helpful! Thank you soo much for the informatoins and I genuienly feel like I owe something to you :)

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. Of course you don't owe me anything. I am happoy to be able to help. ;-0

[@shrutis1632]

Thank you, really helpful video 😊

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You're welcome 😊

[@stevepullin7667]

Hi there - thanks for the very clear explanation of the process. We last visited India 15 years ago. Do we need to mention this and how ?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello, you only need to provide travel information from the last ten years.

[@firstlyjabba]

Hey mate! Thanks for so useful video! Keep the good work! I have a question. Do you know if it's fine to have visa photo 50mm x 50mm and use it to upload for visas application to countries with requirements 35mm x 45mm? Does this simply mean that I have to have a minimum of 35mm x 45mm and it can be more or does it have to be exactly this size? Thanks for everything, cheers!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks. To be honest, I can't remember now. I think I've left some photo instructions in the description.

[@Relaxationandmeditatiion]

Just upload a higher size photo the system now have a cropping option just drag the cropping tool to it is full margin it will be adjusted and resized accordingly

[@vimalkumarvachhani6211]

Very good and simple information and clear representation. ❤

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elmiratolegen4691]

Thank you a lot! This was so helpful, got my visa in 24 hours, paid 10.25 usd fee for one month visa

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

That's excellent. Have a good time. :-)

[@erikag8287]

Hey, thanks for the info! Do I understand correctly that once the visa is granted and issued (roughly 72 hours post-submission) is when the visa time starts? Or does it start at the date that you declare you'll be arriving? Of course it would be ideal if it started at the date you declare you'll be arriving,.. because otherwise I'd want to push the application submission as close to the date of departure as possible (to gain as much time as possible to stay). This would even lead me to be hesitant to book the flight, you know? Who knows, maybe its rejected and you're out of luck with the cost of the flight and also your life plans have to change, etc.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

The 30 day visa starts from date of arrival. The 1-year via starts from the date of approval

[@JaragithaMuralitharan]

Thanks ❤ I was about to comment the same​@@AlwaysonaJourney

[@sweetcaus]

Very simple way to fill up application, which is very helpful. Thanks for loading. I am from USA. My husband passed away, which marital status I should use, there is no widow option. please advise.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. I'm not certain but I think you could choose either single or married.

[@zibaa1234]

Thank you so much for this helpful clip. When I fill the form to answer nationality section, since I am a US citizen, do I choose United states as my country or I choose my original born country?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You would enter the nationality of your passport. :-)

[@SixerIverson04]

Quick question, On the place issued section I put California but I should of put USA will my evisa to India get denied even though I fill out and mailed out my passport application back on late 2020 in California? Reply back please. Thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hi, what happened? Was it approved?

[@EricStepanov]

I am planning a trip in April, but I am not sure of what hotel I am staying in. I was hoping to get my Visa squared away prior to booking flights/hotel. Do you need hotel booked or can I just put in any hotel and that should pass?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I booked a refundable hotel.

[@mysticcove3392]

I am also visiting in April [ tourist ]. How soon did you apply for your visa?.

[@EricStepanov]

I applied got approved in 24 hours with no issues thanks to this video!

[@EricStepanov]

@@mysticcove3392 do it now, and if you follow instructions you will get it granted in 24-48 hours

[@mysticcove3392]

@EricStepanov Hi Eric! Thank you for your time replying. It was much appreciated.

[@mfereidoony5136]

very useful thank you so much xx

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks. I'm glad it helped. ;-)

[@crocodoesdollars]

Thanks for the help! Is there a problem if the expected arrival date is little different than arriving? I want to apply visa first but dont have the plane tickets yet and not the exact date of arriving.

[@ViralMoviesAv-kq6ew]

You can get a visa without an airplane ticket

[@ViralMoviesAv-kq6ew]

I am from India. You will come to our country as a guest. Tell me how can I help you?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I believe you can arrive later than the expected date of arrival. If it's a 30 day visa, your 30 days begins on the day of arrival.

[@farandbeyond]

super helpful man, thank you! I do have a couple of questions, where is says have you lived in the country your applying from for 2 years! Well i am Australian but I am applying while in bangladesh, should I click yes or no for that? secondly at the end you said you need to upload the photo and the bio page, what is the bio page?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You can click yes. The bio page is the page with your photo, name and address etc.

[@farandbeyond]

@@AlwaysonaJourney super fast response, thank you dude

[@julieannyukot2285]

I click no for the country that i lived for 2 years..

[@misteramazing123]

For the question have you lived 2 years in the country you’re applying for does this mean your country of nationality or the country you are currently in because I’m travelling right now in Malaysia but im from Canada so should I say yes because I was born in Canada or no because I’m only tourist in Malaysia

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Yes, it means your country of nationality. I was in a similar position. I am from the UK and applied while I was in Thailand.

[@harrywood9983]

My partner and I are travelling to India using our friend's cabin crew friends and family tickets. We're hoping to fly into Mumbai but we are on standby and will only get onto the flight if there's seats available. If there's no space on the Mumbai flights, we'll have to fly into Chennai or Bangaluru. We're aware that you have to select your entry port when applying for the visa, but if we select Mumbai and end up arriving into a different airport, do you forsee any issues with this? Or do you think they'll still allow us to enter the country?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. Your evisa will show a list of designated airports. Chennai and Bengaluru were both on mine. :-)

[@martincooper2642]

hi, very usefull, im going on a cruise in april 2024, as for the reference you put the hotel, ill be on a boat would you have any suggestions as to what i would put there. also can you apply in advance and have it not start until your arrival date

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You could try to get the name of a manager from the boat and use that. With a 30 day visa your 30 days starts from the day you arrive in India.

[@martincooper2642]

I meant could I apply for it now, even though I don't travel till april

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

The earliest you can apply for a 30 days visa is 30 days before you travel. The 1 year visa allows you to apply upto 120 days before you travel but the date starts from the date the visa is issued.

[@A9may]

Thanks so much, your video gave me the original website.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Glad I could help!

[@kishoredevisetti]

Very detailed! Thank you! Can you please tell me about how you showed the visa at the airport and how Indian authorities checked the visa after you landed?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

We printed it and showed it at the at immigration.

[@safis8330]

My mom just got USA passport. What should I put if she visited in India last 3 years. She did but from Indian passport so do I need to fill out that she went ??

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. I'd be guessing. I don't know the answer to your question. Here's the details for the helpdesk. [phone] [e-mail]

[@DevLatBo]

Quick question, is that enough for showing to migration? I have also the email in which i am going attend an event, do i have to demostrate it as well?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I only showed a printed version of the visa and that was enough.

[@DevLatBo]

@@AlwaysonaJourney oh ok thank u ! It wa sso helpful, i got it print it btw!!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Enjoy your trip.

[@gopikaanil4536]

This video is really helpful.thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. ;-)

[@BhupinderSinghRai]

Hi, I have a question. When I am check in on flight website. What I need to add in document number and expiry date. Because this e visa starts only after arrival in India. So, which expiry date I need to add. Thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

There is an expiry date on your visa. This is the date that you must enter India before.

[@BhupinderSinghRai]

@@AlwaysonaJourney is eta number is my visa number for India. Which I can enter in check-in details. My eta expires on 14 feb 2024. My flight is on 12. I will reach there on 13.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

@BhupinderSinghRai ETA number is your visa number and the date it expires is the correct date to use.

[@MPDLR]

AMAZING VIDEO, THANK YOU. Question my new US passport has the main info page, but the signature is on the page above it. Wondering if I should still just use the primary info page - no signature. Also - 300KB....so far my scans of the passport are much larger than that. Any ideas?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Here's the details for the helpdesk. [phone] [e-mail]

[@kakarote8]

Thanks the clean n crisp video

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You're welcome. ;-)

[@pthorne]

Do we need the photograph in physical form to present when arriving in the country? Or is it just a digital form version for the visa website?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Just digital

[@pthorne]

​@@AlwaysonaJourney Thank you mate really helpful stuff 🙏

[@ViralMoviesAv-kq6ew]

When will you come to India? You are welcome. You are our guest.

[@Lulu_hill]

Can we not pay by credit card the fee ? I only have paypal or like other option that not concern europe citizen

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Yes, you can pay with a credit card.

[@shreyanknaik2131]

Thanks! I applied for a 30 day visa for my Italian passport holder wife. We had noted intended date of arroval as 14th feb. We applied for the evisa on the 15th of Jan. They issued an evsa today with the ETA expiring on 15th feb! It does not make any sense. Why would they ask an intended date of arrival and then give a ETA which expires literally the next day of the travel! If there are any flight delays etc, she would likely be denied entry i think! Any thoughts?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. Yes, that looks like an error. I suggest contacing the help desk. [phone] [e-mail]

[@FredFred-uj6no]

had the same problem today. How did you resolve the problem?

[@shreyanknaik2131]

@@FredFred-uj6no there was no fix man, luckily we reached just a day before expiration and immigration accepted it.

[@gurpsgill]

Thanks for the video 😊 Quick question, when paying for the e visa. Which payment link do i click on to pay with credit card? Please anyone help me 🙏🏼

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You can contact the helpdesk [phone] [e-mail]

[@gurpsgill]

​@@AlwaysonaJourney thank you for getting back to me. I have already completed the payment and got the visa 😊😊

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

That's great. I hope you enjoy your time in India. ;-)

[@Alright_Learners]

What picture do we need to upload ? Just the first page of passport or any other ?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

There's a link in the description with all the requirements

[@Alright_Learners]

@@AlwaysonaJourney That link isn't working anymore 😥

[@rogerrees9845]

Great presentation... Thank you for your efforts.... Roger.... Pembrokeshire

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks Roger. Wghen are you going to India?

[@rogerrees9845]

@@AlwaysonaJourney Hi. Early Feb... Looking forward to visiting some of dad's wartimes haunts... Only doing the West then a cruise to Singapore... ...(Hard submitting photos... still not sure that they have been accepted !!!)

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Oh very soon. That's good. I hope your visa comes through soon.

[@michaelrowland-us3he]

What university did you attend that offered courses on getting an indian visa? Was it a four or three year course?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

;-) four years

[@BarbieHidalgo-uh5oo]

Hello thank you for this very helpful video! My evisa was rejected and has suggested to get a regular visa at the nearest embassy. Can i retry to get another evisa ? And how soon.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

to get the regular visa 1 or 2 weeks will be ok.

[@sahilthakrar4210]

Thank you very much for this amazing video! I am in the process of surrendering my Indian passport while I got my Canadian passport last week. Do I need to wait for surrender certificate before applying for Indian tourist e-visa?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I don't know. Try contacting the help desk.

[@seohlengtay6011]

Hi The question on 8:09 ...have you live in the country for 2 years you are applying the visa for....i am from Singapore n never been to India before...so I key in as 'No.'.. ? they are referring to India or my country as you mentioned in your website that you keep in your 'yes '

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

It refers to your home country.

[@hiebercecile7114]

Hi ! Thanks for the video. At the end when we have to upload the photo, do we have to uploaded ID picture and Passeport pages at the same time ? Thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Yes, that's correct.

[@sheikhar]

Hi, will the "30 days Visa" begin from the day entering India or from the day, I submit the application? Thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. The 30 day visa begins from the day you enter India.

[@sheikhar]

@@AlwaysonaJourney Thanks a lot :)

[@GlaryinEurope]

I am planning to go to India on August, should I process now or wait later? Could you please suggest? Because maybe e-visa will be expire when I applied earlier. Should I count one more before I leave? I only want to stay 4 days tops. Thanks for the answer.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. If your trip will be less than 30 days you will apply for a 30 day visa. The earliest you can apply is 30 days beofe your date of travel.

[@ViralMoviesAv-kq6ew]

when will you come to india You are our guest, tell us how we can help you

[@crypto-venom4935]

Useful info..Thank you. Is there a biometric we need to go for? Or its just eVisa

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks. Just the evisa :-)

[@dhruvvnm3239]

Thank you

[@nareshavva]

@AlwaysonaJourney - Thank you for creating this video! Could you clarify the place of issue? It’s different from the birthplace, and most U.S. passports list "United States Department of State" as the authority.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I entered my country.

[@nareshavva]

@AlwaysonaJourney thanks for the reply! Also, what’s the size of the photo to upload I mean I know it’s 350 pixels but is 2x2 inches right size?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I can't remember now, to be honest. I applied over a year ago. You can check the official website.

[@Zul1788]

US Citizens too can stay 180 days max per year on the 5 year E.V

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

That's right.

[@janehowis]

Great info ..I have a couple of questions. I'm planning on spending 2 weeks in India then 30 days in Sri Lanka then another two days in India at the end of the trip. Should I get a 1 year visa so I can have multiple entries into the country? Does the visa start from the date you arrive in the country or the date of issue? MANY THANKS for your help :)

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. Yes, you would need a 1 year visa. This visa starts from the date that it is issued. ;-)

[@aswanic5667]

Thank you for the information. I just got one question. If i am leaving from my country on february 8th 2024 and arrive at Delhi on february 9th 2024 I should write february 9th 2024 when they ask expected date of arrival right? Or is it better for some reason to write february 8th? Will I get trouble on the aiport in my country for any of these?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You would need to put the 9th.

[@aswanic5667]

Thank u!

[@DavidBuckland5043]

If your mum and dad are dead, do you still need to add details? If a woman has changed her name due to marriage do they need to know?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

My parents have already passed and I still added their names. I don't know the answer to your second question.

[@DavidBuckland5043]

Many thanks ​@@AlwaysonaJourney

[@hscduncan31]

I tried to see if someone else has asked the question and I couldn't find it in the comments. In the video you say that you do not have a hotel booked and then later you specify a hotel in the Reference Name. When you did it for real did you just pick a random hotel or did you actually have a hotel booked?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. For the reference. I used the name of the hotel I planned to stay at. At the time of applying for the visa, I hadn't booked a hotel.

[@karenradwanski4637]

I am unable to meet photo requirements. Any suggestions? Should I just send in anyway?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Contact the helpdesk [phone] [e-mail]

[@martincooper2642]

HI, has the passport got to be scanned or would a photograph be ok

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hi. A photograph is ok.

[@GabrieleGismondi]

Hello and thanks for your video. Hope you can help: 1) for "e-Tourist Visa (30 days)", the validity would be 30 days from the date of your first arrival in India or from the date od grant of ETA? 2) I been to India 20years ago, not have that old Visa details..how should I complete the form where it asks for previous visas obtained?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. You are correct. With a 30 day visa the validity starts on the day that you arrive in India. You will have a new passport now so it should be ok to answer with no. I did that.

[@GabrieleGismondi]

Thanks a lot! @@AlwaysonaJourney

[@wdmayfield]

Great video! One question, if the visa application is rejected and I re-apply, how do I answer the question “has permission to visit India previously been refused?” Thanks.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Good question. I would answer with yes as that's the truth.

[@pingopong]

Hey, thanks for the video. How do I get the photo for that size ? Is there an app? Or something ? Thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. This link has all of the information. indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/VSS_IMAGE.pdf

[@ScottieGMusic]

looks like my arrival date wont show October perhaps i have to wait o apply when I'm a bit closer to the date?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Are you applying for a 30 day visa or a 1 year visa?

[@ScottieGMusic]

@@AlwaysonaJourney 30 days

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You can apply upto 30 days before your date of travel.

[@chillpw6810]

Hi mate daft question - I applied for this and I've got the email to say that the evisa has been granted. I don't need to do anything else do I? Like take a print of the email or anything because it should all be digital right?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

There's always a chance of technical issues with your phone (battery, network, etc.). A physical copy ensures you have a backup. Having a printed copy can speed up the immigration process. We printed it and show at the immigration officer along with our passport.

[@a-b-cung]

Thanks for sharing

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks for watching!

[@GrandmasterTigerfist]

Hello i got India E-visa so i only need the print out E visa paper with my image and Qr code and passport thats enough or is it anything more?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Yes, that's right. ;-)

[@3480antonio]

Hi ,thank you a lot for your video (very clear and informative ,) At the end of the aplication , i try to opload a pdf picture , but nothing hapends :( do i have Any other choise ?!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello, Have you managed to submit your application?

[@chowdhurysworld2789]

Hi, I’m from the UK. I want to do a tourist visa for one year. I am going to India by Delhi airport. Can I exit by land instead of airport? If you know please answer me. Thank you

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. I've just checked and found this resource, which states you can leave by land from designated checkpoints. www.visasindia.org/home/india-visa-authorized-ports-of-exit#:~:text=However%2C%20you%20can%20leave%2Fexit,%2C%205%20Rail%20Check%20Points).

[@BhupinderSinghRai]

Hi, I got visa. It starts from 15 January to 14 February. So can I decide any date in between these for visiting India . Or I need to go on arrival date . I put in form

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. Yes, you can enter on any date before the expiry date. Your 30 days starts from your entry date.

[@BhupinderSinghRai]

@@AlwaysonaJourney thanks

[@Aryanindia47448]

Come to India, I will keep you in my home and you will love to meet my family. I will show you the best places in India at my own expense. You are our guest.

[@itsmepearly607]

very helpful and very detailed video. thank you

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

[@johnutube5651]

So you do not need to see anyone in person at Indian Embassy to stamp a visa on your passsport ? Did I get that right ? Do you need to carry a print-out before booking a ticket/travel ? Or you just need to have a digital copy on your cellphone?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Evereything was done online. I received the e-visa and printed it. Which country are you from?

[@johnutube5651]

@@AlwaysonaJourney Canada 🇨🇦 Thank you

[@ginacooper9956]

fabulous I was so worried about filling in the visa and have been putting it off but you have made it so clear and simple- so helpful and easy to follow - though I still do not know how to create a photo 2inch for the visa can you help or know a website that can - many thanks

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello. Sorry for the late reply. I've been on holiday. Did you manage to submit your application?

[@ginacooper9956]

Yes we did and thank you we got our visa in less than 24 hrs

[@startoronto]

Great video. Thanks!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you.;-)

[@JeffersonGoolsby]

Thank you for the video. A quirky application portal, especially the strangely particular and completely different specs for the headshot (JPEG) and the passport page (PDF) files. Getting the passport PDF to under 300kb (it will NOT accept an upload even 1kb over 300kb) was grueling. My eventual solution on Mac: used Adobe Lightroom to edit, exported as JPEG first, setting maximum size to 290kb in export dialog box (where it can be set), opened that JPEG in Preview, exported as PDF (where max kb size can't be set). Couldn't get it under 300kb otherwise. So basically, get your JPEG under 300kb then export to PDF.

[@marinadimilta9391]

Hello, what should I mark in the question “have you lived for at least two years in the country you are applying visa? I am Argentinian, living in Saudi for the last 10 months but at this right moment I am on vacation in Argentina, I will travel India from here and I will apply for the e visa from here

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I think you should say yes. I did that. I'm from the UK but was in Thailand when I applied.

[@marinadimilta9391]

@@AlwaysonaJourney what about the “present address” and “permanent address” I am writing my Saudi address in the present address but it says the zipcode is incorrect even is correct. I tried many times! Present address should be my Saudi address even if I am applying from Argentina, right?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I would just use an address in Argentina as present and permanent address. That worked for me but I'm not an expert. If you're unsure, you could contact the helpdesk

[@marinadimilta9391]

@@AlwaysonaJourney thank you so much for answering, and the last one, do you think I should add the information of my Saudi resident id card on the “any other valid passport /identity certificate IC “ question?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Sorry. I don't know the answer either.

[@diunguyen9636]

hello, many thanks for your guidance. May I know, how can they count for the expired day? from the day they issued visa, or from the they we check in?

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Hello, for a 30 day visa, the 30 days start from your entry date. Forr the one year visa it starts from the date of issue.

[@Aryanindia47448]

Come to India, I will keep you in my home and you will love to meet my family. I will show you the best places in India at my own expense. You are our guest.

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks for the invite. ;-0

[@Aryanindia47448]

@@AlwaysonaJourney when will you come to india

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I'll be back again in November.

[@67adamd]

Hi,I am travelling to kerala,goa in January for 2 months but I haven’t booked any accommodation as yet and may wait until I arrive before doing so,what should I put in the section that requires this information ? Tia

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You only need to input the names of the places you plan to visit. When it says have you booked any hotels/ rooms through a tour operator you can answer no. ;-)

[@clem3991]

Do i have to book hotel before i get visa ! As you could get a refusal ? Great tutorial video

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

You don't necessarily need to book a hotel before applying for an Indian tourist visa. While some information sources may say it's mandatory, the official Indian visa application process doesn't require a confirmed booking. However, having proof of accommodation can strengthen your application. If you're unsure about your visa approval, consider booking a hotel with a free cancellation policy. Many hotels allow cancellations up to a day or two before arrival, minimizing risk.

[@clem3991]

@@AlwaysonaJourney thanks that's exactly what I thought of after cheers

[@nkosidywili8734]

Indian visa is a pain. Do you have a link to apply for transit visa or video presentation??

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

I don't as I am only familiar with the tourist visa.

[@rajgandhi6163]

Great information 👍

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thank you. :-)