Indian eVisa for Vietnamese

The Indian eVisa is an electronic visa specifically designed for Vietnamese citizens who want to travel to India for different types of purposes. It offers a convenient and streamlined application process compared to traditional paper visa applications.

Here are some benefits of an Indian eVisa (all types) for Vietnamese citizens:

• Convenience and Streamlined Process: Compared to applying for a traditional visa, the eVisa application process is entirely online, saving time and effort.
• Faster Processing: EVisas are generally processed quicker than traditional visas, often within four business days.
• Multiple Entry Options: Depending on the eVisa type (tourist or business), there might be options for single entry or multiple entries during the validity period.
• Reduced Costs: The application fee for an eVisa is typically lower than the fees associated with traditional visa applications.

Additional benefits depending on the eVisa type:

• Tourist eVisa: Ideal for Vietnamese tourists visiting India for sightseeing, recreation, or casual visits to family and friends.
• Business eVisa: Facilitates business activities in India, such as attending meetings, conferences, or collaborating with business partners.
• Medical eVisa: Designed for Vietnamese citizens seeking medical treatment in India.

The Indian eVisa provides Vietnamese citizens with a convenient and efficient way to obtain travel authorization to India. If you want to obtain your India eVisa quickly and seamlessly, Visas for Future is here to help. Our simplified form will save you from all the hassle, allowing you to focus on your India embarkation.

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What We’re Offering

India eTourist Visa

We offer India eTourist visa processing service. Our India eTourist Visa processing service will give you your India eTourist Visa in your mailbox within 4 days.

• Single entry¹
  • 30 days duration.
  • It costs $68.14.
• Multiple entry¹
  • One (1) year duration that costs $96.54.
  • Five (5) years’ duration that costs $144.64.

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India eBusiness visa

If you plan to travel to India for business purposes, obtaining an India e-business visa is necessary. Our e-business visa processing service ensures delivery of your visa to your mailbox within four days. It is suitable for attending business meetings and conferences or exploring potential business partnerships.

• One (1) year validity.²
• It is multiple entries.²
• It costs $144.64.

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India eMedical visa

We offer an India E-Medical Visa service that includes application checking, query resolution, and visa submission. You’ll receive your visa within four days.

• The India e-Medical visa is valid for 60 days.³
• The India e-Medical visa is a triple entry visa.
• The visa is for traveling to India for medical procedures, surgeries, or medical consultations.⁴
• Your passport must have 180 additional valid days after the end of your trip.
• Applicants must use the same passport as the one they’re applying with for the e-Medical visa.
• The E-Medical visa costs $144.64.

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India EConference visa

If you plan to travel to India for a conference, you must obtain an e-conference visa. Our e-conference visa processing service ensures that your visa is delivered to your mailbox within four days.

• 30 days validity.
• Single entry.
• $144.64.
• 4-day turnaround time.

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Types of Indian eVisas

1. e-Tourist Visa (eTV):

• Purpose: Ideal for leisure travel, sightseeing, visiting friends or relatives, and attending short-term yoga programs.
• Validity:
  • 30-day eTV: Valid for 30 days from your first arrival in India.
  • One-year eTV: Valid for one year from the date the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is granted.
  • Five-year eTV: Valid for five years from the ETA grant date.
• Entries:
  • 30-day eTV: Double Entry (you can enter India twice within the validity period).
  • One-year and Five-year eTV: Multiple Entries (but with limitations).
• Stay Duration:
  • 30-day eTV: Maximum stay of 30 consecutive days from your date of entry.
  • One-year and Five-year eTV: Cannot exceed 180 days (six months) per calendar year, regardless of how many entries you make.
• Fees: Varies depending on nationality and chosen visa type (check the official website for the latest fee schedule).
• Processing Time: Four (4) business days.

2. e-Business Visa (eB):

• Purpose: Business activities like attending meetings, conferences, or conducting business negotiations.
• Validity: One year from the ETA grant date.
• Entries: Multiple Entries.
• Stay Duration: Cannot exceed 180 days (six months) per calendar year.
• Fees: Varies depending on nationality (check the official website for the latest fee schedule).
• Processing Time: Four (4) business days.

3. e-Medical Visa (eMed):

• Purpose: Short-term medical treatment in India, including traditional Indian medicine like Ayurveda.
• Validity: 60 days from your arrival date.
• Entries: Triple Entry.
• Stay Duration: Stay within the 60-day validity period.
• Fees: Varies depending on nationality (check the official website for the latest fee schedule).
• Processing Time: Four (4) business days.

4. e-Conference Visa (eConf):

• Purpose: Solely for attending conferences in India.
• Validity: Co-terminus with the conference duration (usually a few days).
• Entries: Single Entry.
• Stay Duration: Limited to the conference duration.
• Fees: Varies depending on nationality (check the official website for the latest fee schedule).
• Processing Time: Four (4) business days.

5. e-Medical Attendant Visa (eMA):

• Purpose: For attendants accompanying someone on an e-Medical Visa.
• Validity: Co-terminus with the e-Medical Visa holder’s visa.
• Entries: Multiple Entries (maximum of two e-MA visas issued per e-Medical Visa).
• Stay Duration: Cannot exceed the validity period of the e-Medical Visa.
• Fees: Varies depending on nationality (check the official website for the latest fee schedule).
• Processing Time: Four (4) business days.

Indian eVisa Requirements

Nationality:

• You must be a citizen of a country eligible for the Indian eVisa program, such as Vietnam. 

Passport:

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of your intended arrival in India.
• The passport should have at least two blank pages for immigration officer stamps.

Travel Purpose:

• The eVisa is for short-term stays in India for specific purposes such as:
  • Tourism and sightseeing
  • Casual business visits
  • Short-term medical treatment (including traditional Indian medicine)
  • Visiting friends or relatives

Travel Restrictions:

• You cannot use an eVisa for activities like journalism, filmmaking, pursuing a university degree, or taking up long-term paid work in India.
• Land border crossings are not permitted for eVisa holders. You can enter India only through designated airports and seaports.
• Visiting restricted areas like military cantonments requires separate permission from the Indian government.

Other Considerations:

• Individuals of Pakistani origin (parents or grandparents) are generally not eligible for an eVisa. They should apply for a regular visa at an Indian mission.
• Diplomatic/Official passport holders, UNLP (UN Passport) holders, and international travel document holders (except passports) are not eligible for eVisas.

Mandatory Documents:

• Scanned copy of your passport biographical page: This page should clearly show your full name, date of birth, passport number, nationality, expiry date, and photo.
• Recent passport-sized photograph: The photograph should meet the specified size and format requirements.

Additional Documents (may vary depending on visa type):

• Business Visa:
  • Business card or visiting card.
  • Invitation letter from an Indian company explaining the purpose of your visit.
• Conference Visa:
  • Invitation letter from the conference organizers.
  • Conference registration documents (if applicable).
• Medical Visa:
  • Medical reports from a recognized medical facility in your home country explaining your condition and the purpose of your visit to India for treatment.
  • Confirmation letter from a recognized medical facility in India where you will be receiving treatment.
• Medical Attendant Visa:
  • A copy of the valid Indian Medical Visa held by the patient you are accompanying.
  • Proof of your relationship to the patient (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate).

Cost And Processing Time For India EVisa

Type of eVisa	Cost (USD)	Processing Time
30-day eTourist Visa	$64.14	Four days
1-year eTourist Visa	$96.54	Four days
5-year eTourist Visa	$144.64	Four days
eBusiness Visa	$144.64	Four days
eConference Visa	$144.64	Four days
eMedical Visa	$144.64	Four days
eMedical Attendant Visa	$144.64	Four days

Duration And Validity Of The India EVisa

ETourist Visa

Type of Visa	Validity from Date of Issue	Number of Entries	Maximum Stay per Visit
30-day eTourist Visa	30 days	Single	30 days
1-year eTourist Visa	1 year	Multiple	30 days or 90 days(depending on nationality)
5-year eTourist Visa	5 years	Multiple	180 days(except UK nationals: 90 days)

EBusiness Visa

Feature	Details
Validity	One year (365 days) from the date of grant
Entries	Multiple
Maximum Stay Per Visit	180 days

EMedical Visa

Feature	Details
Validity	60 days from date of arrival
Entries	Triple
60 days from the date of arrival	60 days

EMedical Attendant

Feature	Details
Validity Period	60 days from the date of arrival in India
Maximum Stay per Entry	60 days
Total Entries	Three (Triple Entry Visa)

EConference Visa

Feature	The visa is valid for entry until 30 days after you arrive in India
Duration of Stay	30 days from the date of arrival in India
Validity Period	The visa is valid for entry until 30 days after your arrival in India
Number of Entries	Single entry

India eVisa Extension

Unfortunately, extensions for most eVisas issued by India are not available currently. This applies to tourist, business, medical, and conference eVisas.

There are two main options to consider if you need to stay in India longer than your eVisa allows:

1. Exit and Re-entry: You can leave India to a neighboring country and apply for a new eVisa for India before re-entering.
2. Visa Conversion (For Medical eVisa only): For medical eVisas only, there might be a possibility to convert it to a long-term medical visa under special circumstances. This process would involve applying to the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in India, and approval is granted on a case-by-case basis.

Information Needed for the Indian eVisa Application Form

Personal Details:

• Full Name (as per passport)
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Gender
• Passport Information (number, issue date, expiry date)

Contact Details:

• Permanent Address
• Email Address
• Phone Number

Travel Details:

• Intended Arrival Date and Port of Entry (choose from designated airports or seaports)
• Intended Departure Date
• Visa Type (e.g., e-Tourist Visa)
• Places you plan to visit in India

Previous Travel and Background:

• Previous visits to India (if any, details including eVisa information)
• List of countries visited in the last 10 years
• Current employment details (brief description)
• List of SAARC countries visited in the last 3 years (if applicable)
• Military service (if applicable)

Emergency Contacts:

• Emergency contact details in India (name, phone number, email)
• Emergency contact details in your home country (name, phone number, email)

Additional Information (depending on circumstances):

• Justification for a previous visa denial (if applicable)
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay (not mandatory, but recommended)
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if traveling from a designated endemic area)
• Information regarding dual citizenship (if applicable)

Documents Required:

• A scanned copy of your passport biographical page
• Recent passport-sized photograph
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How to apply for an India ETourist Visa for Vietnamese Online?

To apply for an Indian eVisa online, you can follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Click on “Get India eTourist Visa now”

Step 2: Fill out the order form

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Nationality(Vietnam)
• Select the visa type that fits your travel plan.
• Select the reason for your travel.
• Enter your travel details and billing information accurately.

Step 3: Pay the visa fee using a debit or credit card.

• Review your application details and click on “complete purchase”.

Step 4: Answer intake forms correctly.

• Enter your personal details, passport information, and additional travel details.

Step 5: Upload the required documents.

• Upload a recent passport-sized photograph.
• Upload a scanned copy of your passport biographical page (JPEG format, less than 200 KB).

Step 6: Submit application

• Carefully review your application once more and submit it.

Step 7: Receive your eVisa

• If approved, you’ll receive your eVisa via email within four days.
• Print the eVisa and carry it with you during your travel.

India ETourist Visa Sample for Vietnamese Citizens

Special Conditions for Entry

Travel History:

• Previous Visits to India:
  • Have you visited India before? If yes, please provide details about your previous eVisa (if applicable), including the visa type and travel dates.
• Recent Travel:
  • In the past ten years, which countries have you visited?

Trip Details:

• Accommodation: Where will you be staying during your trip to India? Please provide details of your accommodation (hotel name, address, etc.).
• Activities: What are your intended places of visit in India?

Contact Information:

• Emergency Contact in India: Please provide the name, phone number, and email address of someone you can contact in case of an emergency during your stay in India.
• Emergency Contact at Home: In case of emergency, who can be contacted in your home country? Please provide their name, phone number, and email address.

Additional Considerations:

• Employment: Briefly describe your current employment status (employed, self-employed, student, etc.).
• Military Service: Are you currently employed in the military? If yes, additional information might be required.
• SAARC Travel: Have you visited any countries in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in the last three years (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka)?

Eligibility Notes:

• Pakistani Citizenship: Please note that individuals with parents or grandparents who are Pakistani nationals are not eligible for an eVisa.
• Previous Visa Denial: If you have been denied an Indian visa in the past, please provide a brief explanation for the denial and any relevant supporting documents.

Financial Requirement for an India eVisa for Vietnamese CItizens

There is no specific mention of a financial requirement for Vietnamese citizens applying for an Indian eVisa.

However, it’s always a good practice to have proof of sufficient funds for your intended stay in India. This demonstrates to immigration officials that you have the means to support yourself during your visit.

Here are some recommendations:

• Travel documents: Having a confirmed flight reservation and hotel booking can indirectly indicate you have planned for the trip financially.
• Bank statements: While not mandatory, recent bank statements showing sufficient funds for your stay can be helpful.
• Proof of employment: If you’re employed, a letter from your employer stating your salary could be useful.

Designated Ports of Entry for Vietnamese Nationals Holding an eVisa for India

Vietnamese nationals holding an eVisa for India can enter through designated airports and seaports. Here’s a list of these ports of entry:

Designated Airports (There are 26 airports):

• Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Airport)
• Amritsar (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport)
• Bagdogra (Bagdogra Airport)
• Bengaluru (Kempegowda International Airport)
• Bhubaneswar (Biju Patnaik International Airport)
• Calicut (Calicut International Airport)
• Chandigarh (Chandigarh Airport)
• Chennai (Chennai International Airport)
• Cochin (Cochin International Airport)
• Coimbatore (Coimbatore International Airport)
• Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport)
• Goa (Dabolim Airport)
• Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport)
• Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi International Airport)
• Jaipur (Jaipur International Airport)
• Kolkata (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport)
• Lucknow (Amausi Airport)
• Madurai (Madurai Airport)
• Mangalore (Mangalore International Airport)
• Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport)
• Patna (Jayprakash Narayan International Airport)
• Pune (Pune International Airport)
• Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum International Airport)
• Tiruchirappalli (Tiruchirappalli International Airport)
• Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport)
• Visakhapatnam (Visakhapatnam Airport)

Designated Seaports (There are five seaports):

• Cochin
• Goa
• Mumbai
• New Mangalore
• Chennai

Limitations of the Indian eVisa for Vietnamese Citizens

Here are some of the limitations of the Indian eVisa for Vietnamese Citizens:

• Activities not permitted: You cannot engage in activities like journalism, filmmaking, pursuing a university degree, or taking up long-term paid work in India with an eVisa.
• Entry restrictions:
  • Land border entry is not allowed for eVisa holders. You can only enter through designated airports (31) and seaports (5).
  • Visiting restricted areas like military cantonments requires separate permission from the Indian government.

Indian Embassy in Vietnam

The Embassy of India is located in Hanoi, Vietnam. It provides various services for Indian citizens in Vietnam, including visa and passport assistance.

Here’s their contact information:

• Address: 5 Le Phung Hiep Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Phone: +84-4-9741200
• Website: https://www.indembassyhanoi.gov.in/

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Frequently Asked Question

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