India eVisa Guide: Travel Tips and Visa Advice
Welcome to the India eVisa Gate guide. Here you will find practical, up-to-date articles to help you prepare your trip: how the India e-Tourist and e-Business Visa work, which documents to prepare, the mistakes to avoid when you apply, and what to expect when you travel to, do business in or move to India.
Latest India eVisa guide articles
- India eVisa Photo Requirements: How to Get Your Photo Accepted
Understand India eVisa photo requirements: JPEG format, 10 KB to 1 MB, square crop, plain light background, no glasses, plus passport scan rules and fixes. - Golden Triangle India: The Complete Delhi, Agra and Jaipur Itinerary
Plan the Golden Triangle India route with 5, 7 and 10-day itineraries for Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, plus transport, timing, etiquette and e-Visa tips. - India eVisa Processing Time: How Long Does It Take in 2026?
How long is the India eVisa processing time in 2026? Typical timelines, what slows approval, how to check status and when to apply before you fly. - India e-Business Visa: The Complete Guide for Business Travellers
Everything about the India e-Business Visa: permitted activities, 365-day validity, 180-day stays, invitation letters, documents and tips for your trip. - India eVisa for Canadian Citizens: Complete 2026 Guide
India eVisa for Canadian citizens in 2026: service status since 2023, e-Tourist and e-Business rules, 180-day stays and tips for Toronto and Vancouver. - India eVisa for UK Citizens: Complete 2026 Guide
India eVisa for UK citizens in 2026: eligibility, e-Tourist and e-Business types, 180-day stays, OCI for British Indians and flights from UK airports. - India eVisa for US Citizens: Complete 2026 Guide
India eVisa for US citizens in 2026: e-Tourist and e-Business options, 180-day stay rules, passport checks, e-Arrival Card and 10-year visa compared. - Travel to India: The Complete Guide to Visiting, Doing Business and Moving to India
Everything you need to travel to India: the e-Tourist and e-Business Visa explained, documents, how to get there, getting around, where to go, business etiquette and the routes to live, work or study in India. - Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes in Your India eVisa Application
Most India eVisa application mistakes are small and easy to avoid. Here are the errors we see most often, from passport typos to late applications, and how to prevent them.
How to use this India eVisa guide
This guide brings together practical, up-to-date articles for every stage of your trip. Start with the topic that matches your situation, then explore the rest at your own pace. Each article explains the official rules in plain English and shows you what to prepare before you apply.
Before you apply
First, check the India eVisa photo requirements, because photo problems are the most frequent reason for a new upload. Then read about the most common application mistakes. Finally, see how long the India eVisa processing time usually is, so you can apply at the right moment.
Guides by nationality
US, UK and Canadian travellers can stay up to 180 days per visit on the longer e-Tourist Visas. Each country also has its own history with the e-Visa. Read our guides for US citizens, UK citizens and Canadian citizens.
Planning your trip
Our complete guide to travel to India covers transport, health, safety and etiquette. For a first visit, the Golden Triangle itinerary links Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in five to ten days. Business travellers should also read the India e-Business Visa guide before they book meetings.
Official sources and travel inspiration
For destination ideas, the official Incredible India tourism website is a good companion to our articles. For entry rules, British travellers can also read the GOV.UK entry requirements for India. India eVisa Gate is a private assistance service and is not affiliated with the Government of India.