Single Entry eVisa Short Stay

Mode: eVisaEntry: Single Entry • Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 90 Days

Processing

1 to 3 Days

Mode

eVisa

Entry

Single Entry • Short Stay

Stay Duration

30 Days

Validity

90 Days

Overview

The India Single Entry e-Visa permits foreign visitors to go to India once during the visa's validity period for travel, business meetings, or medical care. The visa is sought for online without going to an embassy, and once the traveller departs India, it expires and cannot be used again.

Why Travunited

•Professional advice to help you comprehend the application procedure for a visa.

•Help with accurate form filling to prevent mistakes and delays.

•Verify all documents before submitting the application.

•Quick and dependable service for processing e-Visas.

•knowledgeable travel advisors to address any queries pertaining to visas.

•complete assistance from the time a visa application is submitted until it is approved.

•A seamless and hassle-free experience is guaranteed by customer-friendly service.

Stats

•Over 9.6 million e-Visas issued: Between 2020 and July 2025, India issued over 9.64 million e-Visas, demonstrating the high demand for digital visas, especially single-entry tourist visas.

•Broad global eligibility: The India e-Visa program is one of the most accessible electronic visa systems, open to citizens of over 170 countries.

•Quick processing system: After submission and payment, the majority of e-Visa applications are processed in roughly 72 hours.

•High rise in tourist visas: During the program's expansion phase, early statistics revealed a nearly 57.9% increase in e-tourist visa arrivals, indicating quick adoption.

•Multiple entrance points: There are 32 international airports and six seaports throughout the nation where visitors with an India e-Visa can enter.

•Important source nations include the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and France.

•Major source countries: Among the top nations obtaining Indian e-tourist visas are the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and France.

•Digital visa trend: Because they are easier to apply for online and are approved more quickly than traditional visas, electronic visas have become quite popular all around the world.

Documents Required

Per Traveller

Application Form

Required

Required document

Passport copy

Required

Required document

Recent Photo

Required

Required document

Eligibility

•A passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry in India.

•The applicant must be a citizen of a nation that qualifies for the India e-Visa program.

•Filing of an online application via the official India e-Visa website.

•You must provide a recent passport-sized photo and a scanned copy of your passport.

•The visit should be for business, tourism, or medical care.

•The applicant must have enough money to pay for their stay's expenditures.

•Immigration officials may demand a return or subsequent travel ticket.

•When applying for an e-Visa, the applicant cannot have an official or diplomatic passport.

Visa Sample

View a sample of the approved visa document for reference.

Important Notes

•A passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.

•Travelers must carry a printed copy of the approved e-Visa.

•Only approved airports and seaports are permitted entry.

•During its validity period, the visa permits only one entrance into India.

•Penalties or future visa rejection may result from overstaying or breaking visa regulations.

•The application's stated visa category must correspond with the reason for the trip.

Rejection Reasons

•Incomplete or inaccurate online application.

•A passport scan or uploaded photo is invalid or ambiguous.

•Less than six months remain on the passport before the planned arrival date.

•Giving inaccurate or deceptive information on the application.

•Overstaying in India or prior visa breaches.

•Authorities have identified security issues or criminal histories.

•The reason for the trip does not fit the chosen e-Visa category.

•Using official or diplomatic passports, which are ineligible for e-Visas.

FAQs

1. What is India single entry eVisa?

It is an electronic visa that allows you to enter India once for a short stay (tourism, business, or medical purposes).

2.Is India eVisa single entry or multiple entry?

Depends on category: • Some short-term visas may be single entry • Others (like 1-year/5-year tourist) are multiple entry

3.What is validity of single entry India eVisa?

Usually 30 days eVisa (from date of arrival)

4.When does validity start?

From the date of first entry into India.

5.How long can I stay in India on single entry eVisa?

Up to 30 days maximum.

6.What happens if I overstay?

• Fine • Exit permit required • Possible ban

7.Who can apply for India single entry eVisa?

Citizens of eligible countries.

8.What documents are required?

• Passport (6 months validity) • Photo • Passport scan

9.Is hotel booking required?

Recommended.

10.Is return ticket required?

Recommended.

11.Can I work in India on single entry eVisa?

No.

12.Can I attend business meetings?

Only on business eVisa.

13.Can I convert eVisa to another visa?

No.

14.Should I book flight before applying?

Booking is recommended, not mandatory.

15.Can I change travel dates after approval?

Yes (within validity).

16.What is biggest mistake travelers make?

Overstaying or misunderstanding entry rules.

17.Can I apply new eVisa after using single entry visa?

Yes.

18.Can I enter on the last day of validity?

Yes, and you will still get full stay duration (up to 30 days).

19.Can I exit and re-enter India within 30 days?

Yes, if your visa allows double entry.

20.Will immigration stamp my passport?

Yes.