To apply for an Indian tourist visa, especially the e-Tourist Visa (e-Visa), you’ll need to upload a few basic documents during your online application. Here’s what you must prepare:
✅ Required Documents for e-Tourist Visa:
- Valid Passport
- Must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of arrival in India
- Should have at least 2 blank pages for stamping
- Must be scanned in color (PDF format) – only the first page (bio page) is needed, size max 300 KB
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Must be in JPEG format
- White background
- Front-facing, no shadows or glasses
- Size between 10 KB to 1 MB
- Return or Onward Travel Ticket (sometimes requested)
- Not mandatory during application, but advisable to have while traveling
- Credit/Debit Card for Visa Fee Payment
- Fees vary depending on nationality and duration of visa
🧾 Optional (but Helpful) Documents:
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Travel itinerary
- Invitation letter (if staying with friends/family in India)
❗ Important Tips:
- Make sure the photo and passport scan are clear, or your application may be delayed or rejected.
- Do not submit selfies or cropped photos — stick to standard passport photo rules.
- Only apply via the official site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
- Keep digital copies of all submitted documents handy during travel.
- Double-check spelling of your name and passport number — these are common rejection triggers!