Hello,
I am wondering what other’s experience of applying for the e-tourist visa for India has been like. How organized is it? Any problems using the online system? How long is the processing time/turnaround time? How much in advance and how close to my departure date can I apply for one? And is it valid for only 60 days from date of entry? Thanks in advance!
thewanderlustgypsea
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vistet
The online form is a trying process. Once that part is over its a smooth process . I did it on my phone in the afternoon in a Yangoon café , got the approved visa over breakfast in Bangkok next day , and flew in the next day. Fairly typical , the vast majority seeems to get it under 24 hours .
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thewanderlustgypsea
Thanks for your input vistet! How long was your e visa valid for? Do you know how much in advance one can apply for it? I won’t be going to India for another 4 months. Thank you!
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vistet
Everyone gets the same length of visa , I got mine just before they upped it to two months. I think its max three months in advance for applying , but there isnt any real point in being early . One week ahead is a big safety margin , as long as you dont have any Pakistani uncles etc.
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thewanderlustgypsea
Interesting that you were able to receive your visa in one day. On the website I see that it says the visa must be applied for 4 days minimum before travel date.
Did you have to show proof of your exit of the country?
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vistet
Interesting that you were able to receive your visa in one day.
Pretty standard.
Did you have to show proof of your exit of the country?
Tickets in , tickets out.
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Thorn Tree
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