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Expert Guidance 2026 Updated

India eVisa Documents & Photo Rules

Give reviewers boring, legible pixels—creativity belongs in your itinerary, not JPEG metadata.

Go e-Visa Editorial

Plain-language visa guidance

Updated May 20, 2026

6 min read

Quick Facts

Portrait DPIFollow live portal specs—not Instagram export defaults
Passport pageFull data page, no crops
ColorTrue color unless portal states grayscale
SpellingMRZ English lines govern spelling

Core Requirements

This checklist orients you; portal tooltips win when they conflict.

  • Flat scans

    Press passport gently under even light.

  • Invitation coherence

    Dates and org names must match tickets.

  • No digital signatures on photos

    Filters break biometric baselines.

Pair uploads with the destination page

Compare our India overview while you stage files offline.

India eVisa page

Common Mistakes to Avoid

CHOOSING THE WRONG EVISA SUBCLASS

Conference badges and charity builds often need embassy-track visas instead of a quick eVisa.

IGNORING DESIGNATED ARRIVAL POINTS

Some eVisa lanes only work at listed airports or seaports.

UPLOADING NOISY SCANS

Glare and thumb shadows break OCR for passport data.

ASSUMING EVISA EQUALS WORK RIGHTS

Payroll, filming crews, and clinical observers often need different stamps.

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. 1

    Map nationality + purpose

    Screenshot the eligibility table that matches your passport today.

  2. 2

    Prepare uploads offline

    Rename files predictably before the session times out.

  3. 3

    Submit on the official host

    Type URLs manually—do not chase ads.

  4. 4

    Track email reliably

    Spam boxes love Bureau notices.

  5. 5

    Print multiple copies

    Airlines and hotel desks may ask at odd hours.

Handy links on our site

Before you book flights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I switch from tourism to business after arrival?
Purpose drift is risky—get authoritative guidance before acting.
Does India share data across eVisa attempts?
Assume yes—do not submit contradictory stories on retries.
Are eVisas guaranteed once paid?
No. Payment clears processing, not approval.
How do I confirm newest port lists?
Use the official Bureau communications dated for your travel window.
What about medical visas?
They follow different evidence rules—this cluster focuses on common eVisa lanes.

Official Sources

Always verify current requirements directly with official government sources before traveling.