{"id":55341,"date":"2025-12-30T08:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T08:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=55341"},"modified":"2025-12-30T08:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T08:35:19","slug":"india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/","title":{"rendered":"India Extends Tourist e-Visa Application Window to 120 Days: What Travellers Need to Know (Updated)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">Planning an India trip<\/a> is exciting, but visa timelines often create last-minute stress. For many travellers, the biggest headache wasn\u2019t the paperwork. It was the rule that forced you to apply close to your travel date, even if you had already booked flights, hotels, or a tour months in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Now that pressure has eased. India has extended the application window for the 30-day tourist e-Visa, allowing travellers to apply much earlier. Along with that, India has quietly added a useful overland entry option from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/tour-packages\/\">Nepal<\/a> and introduced a digital arrival form to reduce airport paperwork. These are practical changes, not flashy announcements, but they genuinely make trip planning smoother.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#1-30-day-tourist-e-visa-application-window-is-now-120-days\" >1) 30-Day Tourist e-Visa application window is now 120 days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#what-has-not-changed\" >What has NOT changed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#why-this-matters-for-travellers-real-life-benefits\" >Why this matters for travellers (real-life benefits)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#better-trip-planning\" >Better trip planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#less-risk-for-group-tours-and-fixed-dates\" >Less risk for group tours and fixed dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#more-comfort-for-long-haul-travellers\" >More comfort for long-haul travellers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#what-if-30-days-is-too-short\" >What if 30 days is too short?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#1-year-tourist-e-visa\" >1-Year Tourist e-Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#5-year-tourist-e-visa\" >5-Year Tourist e-Visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#india-adds-its-first-land-border-entry-point-for-e-visa-holders-raxaul-nepal-border\" >India adds its first land border entry point for e-Visa holders: Raxaul (Nepal border)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#who-benefits-most-from-this\" >Who benefits most from this?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#practical-tip\" >Practical tip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#approved-entry-points-for-india-e-visa-complete-list\" >Approved entry points for India e-Visa (Complete list)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#international-airports-e-visa-entry\" >International Airports (e-Visa entry)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#seaports-e-visa-entry\" >Seaports (e-Visa entry)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#land-border-e-visa-entry\" >Land Border (e-Visa entry)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#after-first-entry-re-entry-flexibility\" >After first entry: re-entry flexibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#india-is-expanding-online-visa-options-more-travel-reasons-now-covered\" >India is expanding online visa options (more travel reasons now covered)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#existing-popular-categories-already-familiar\" >Existing popular categories (already familiar)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#education-related-e-visas-added-recently\" >Education-related e-Visas added recently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#newer-specialised-e-visas-for-specific-travel-reasons\" >Newer specialised e-Visas (for specific travel reasons)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#fee-changes-what-travellers-should-know-without-confusion\" >Fee changes: what travellers should know (without confusion)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#new-digital-arrival-card-e-arrival-card-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters\" >New digital arrival card (e-Arrival Card): what it is and why it matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#what-it-does\" >What it does<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#what-it-does-not-do\" >What it does NOT do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#when-travellers-can-fill-it\" >When travellers can fill it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#what-this-really-means-for-travellers-summary\" >What this really means for travellers (summary)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#people-also-ask-faq\" >People Also Ask (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#can-i-stay-in-india-for-120-days-on-a-30-day-tourist-e-visa\" >Can I stay in India for 120 days on a 30-day tourist e-Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#when-should-i-apply-for-the-india-30-day-tourist-e-visa-now\" >When should I apply for the India 30-day tourist e-Visa now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#can-i-enter-india-by-road-from-nepal-on-an-e-visa\" >Can I enter India by road from Nepal on an e-Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#do-i-have-to-enter-only-through-certain-airports-or-seaports\" >Do I have to enter only through certain airports or seaports?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#what-if-i-want-to-travel-in-india-for-2%e2%80%933-months\" >What if I want to travel in India for 2\u20133 months?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#what-is-the-e-arrival-card-for-india\" >What is the e-Arrival Card for India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-extends-tourist-e-visa-application-window-to-120-days\/#have-indias-e-visa-fees-increased\" >Have India\u2019s e-Visa fees increased?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"whats-the-big-update\"><\/span>What\u2019s the big update?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-30-day-tourist-e-visa-application-window-is-now-120-days\"><\/span>1) 30-Day Tourist e-Visa application window is now 120 days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Earlier, travellers could apply for the 30-day tourist e-Visa only close to arrival, which made early planning difficult.<\/p>\n<p>With the updated rule, travellers can now choose an arrival date up to <strong>120 days (about 4 months)<\/strong> ahead and apply accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In simple words:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your trip is in April, you no longer have to wait until March to apply. You can start the process well in advance and plan with more confidence.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-has-not-changed\"><\/span>What has NOT changed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This update changes only the <em>timing<\/em> of application. It does not change the visa type itself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is still the <strong>30-day tourist e-Visa<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stay conditions remain the same<\/li>\n<li>Entry rules and permitted points still apply as notified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-this-matters-for-travellers-real-life-benefits\"><\/span>Why this matters for travellers (real-life benefits)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"better-trip-planning\"><\/span>Better trip planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many travellers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">plan India trips 2\u20136 months in advance<\/a>. Flights are cheaper, hotels get better availability, and itineraries become easier to organise. The earlier visa window matches the way people actually plan travel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"less-risk-for-group-tours-and-fixed-dates\"><\/span>Less risk for group tours and fixed dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Families, wedding groups, and guided tour travellers often have fixed travel dates. A wider application window reduces the stress of coordinating everyone\u2019s visa in a tight time frame.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"more-comfort-for-long-haul-travellers\"><\/span>More comfort for long-haul travellers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If someone is flying from the US, Europe, Australia, Latin America, or parts of Africa, they usually plan earlier due to long routes and higher costs. This change makes India feel more \u201cplanning friendly\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-if-30-days-is-too-short\"><\/span>What if 30 days is too short?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If 30 days doesn\u2019t fit your plan, India\u2019s longer tourist e-Visa options are still available.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-year-tourist-e-visa\"><\/span>1-Year Tourist e-Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This option suits travellers who want longer holidays, multiple entries, or more flexibility in their travel schedule.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Suitable for slow travel across India<\/li>\n<li>Good for visiting family over a longer period<\/li>\n<li>Helpful for people who may enter and exit multiple times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-year-tourist-e-visa\"><\/span>5-Year Tourist e-Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is often chosen by frequent visitors who return to India regularly over several years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Stay rules can differ by nationality and the visa category you choose, so travellers should always read the conditions shown during application.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"india-adds-its-first-land-border-entry-point-for-e-visa-holders-raxaul-nepal-border\"><\/span>India adds its first land border entry point for e-Visa holders: Raxaul (Nepal border)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a big deal for South Asia travellers.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, e-Visa holders generally had to make their first entry into India through approved airports or seaports. That created a problem for travellers coming overland from Nepal because they had to arrange a different visa type if they wanted to cross by road.<\/p>\n<p>Now India has officially added <strong>Raxaul<\/strong> (on the India\u2013Nepal border) as an authorised <strong>land entry point<\/strong> for e-Visa holders.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-benefits-most-from-this\"><\/span>Who benefits most from this?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Travellers doing a <strong>Nepal + India<\/strong> combined itinerary<\/li>\n<li>Backpackers and overland travellers in South Asia<\/li>\n<li>People visiting India after touring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/kathmandu-tours\/\">Kathmandu<\/a>, Pokhara, Lumbini, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/chitwan-tours\/\">Chitwan<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Anyone crossing via the Birgunj\u2013Raxaul route<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"practical-tip\"><\/span>Practical tip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Land border rules can be updated or refined over time. Travellers should double-check the latest authorised entry list on the official e-Visa portal close to departure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested India &amp; Nepal Tour Packages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/9-nights-10-days-india-nepal-tours-itinerary.html\">10 Days India and Nepal Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-days-buddhist-itinerary-india-nepal.html\">12 Days India Nepal Buddhist Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/13-days-north-india-with-nepal.html\">13 Days North India and Nepal Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/india-nepal-wildlife-tour.html\">15 Days India Nepal Wildlife Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/best-of-rajasthan-nepal-tour.html\">18 Days Rajasthan and Nepal Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/india-itinerary-11-days.html\">11 Days India Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/india-itinerary-15-days.html\">15 Days Complete India Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"approved-entry-points-for-india-e-visa-complete-list\"><\/span>Approved entry points for India e-Visa (Complete list)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below is the entry-point list in a clean format you can paste into your blog.<br \/>\n(These are the commonly notified entry points and the newly added land border.)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"international-airports-e-visa-entry\"><\/span>International Airports (e-Visa entry)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ahmedabad<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/amritsar-tours\/\">Amritsar<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Bagdogra<\/li>\n<li>Bengaluru<\/li>\n<li>Bhubaneswar<\/li>\n<li>Calicut<\/li>\n<li>Chandigarh<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/chennai-tours\/\">Chennai<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cochin<\/li>\n<li>Coimbatore<\/li>\n<li>Delhi<\/li>\n<li>Gaya<\/li>\n<li>Goa (Dabolim)<\/li>\n<li>Goa (Mopa)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/guwahati-tours\/\">Guwahati<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hyderabad<\/li>\n<li>Indore<\/li>\n<li>Jaipur<\/li>\n<li>Kannur<\/li>\n<li>Kolkata<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/lucknow-tours\/\">Lucknow<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Madurai<\/li>\n<li>Mangalore<\/li>\n<li>Mumbai<\/li>\n<li>Nagpur<\/li>\n<li>Port Blair<\/li>\n<li>Pune<\/li>\n<li>Surat<\/li>\n<li>Thiruvananthapuram<\/li>\n<li>Trichy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/varanasi-tours\/\">Varanasi<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Visakhapatnam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"seaports-e-visa-entry\"><\/span>Seaports (e-Visa entry)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Chennai<\/li>\n<li>Cochin<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/goa-tours\/\">Goa<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mangalore<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/mumbai-tours\/\">Mumbai<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Port Blair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"land-border-e-visa-entry\"><\/span>Land Border (e-Visa entry)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Raxaul (India\u2013Nepal border)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"after-first-entry-re-entry-flexibility\"><\/span>After first entry: re-entry flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you enter India on an e-Visa and receive the entry stamp, travellers may be able to exit and re-enter through other permitted checkpoints as per current rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"india-is-expanding-online-visa-options-more-travel-reasons-now-covered\"><\/span>India is expanding online visa options (more travel reasons now covered)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India\u2019s e-Visa system has gradually expanded beyond basic tourism and business.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"existing-popular-categories-already-familiar\"><\/span>Existing popular categories (already familiar)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>e-Tourist Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Business Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Conference Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Medical Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Medical Attendant Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Ayush Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Ayush Attendant Visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"education-related-e-visas-added-recently\"><\/span>Education-related e-Visas added recently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>e-Student Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Student Dependent Visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"newer-specialised-e-visas-for-specific-travel-reasons\"><\/span>Newer specialised e-Visas (for specific travel reasons)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>e-Transit Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Mountaineering Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Film Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Entry Visa<\/li>\n<li>e-Production Investment Visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What this signals:<\/strong><br \/>\nIndia is clearly pushing more immigration services online and covering more travel needs through digital routes. That\u2019s helpful for travellers who previously had to go through longer traditional visa steps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fee-changes-what-travellers-should-know-without-confusion\"><\/span>Fee changes: what travellers should know (without confusion)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alongside these convenience updates, India has also revised parts of its e-Visa fee structure.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the simple, traveller-friendly takeaway:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Short-term tourist and medical e-Visas are generally the most stable in pricing<\/li>\n<li>Costs for longer-duration visas and business visas have increased for many nationalities<\/li>\n<li>Fees vary by nationality due to reciprocity agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tip for your readers:<\/strong><br \/>\nInstead of guessing visa cost from old blogs or videos, always check the fee shown during application for your passport.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"new-digital-arrival-card-e-arrival-card-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters\"><\/span>New digital arrival card (e-Arrival Card): what it is and why it matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India has introduced an online arrival form called the <strong>e-Arrival Card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-it-does\"><\/span>What it does<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It allows travellers to submit arrival details online before landing, with the aim of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Less paperwork at immigration<\/li>\n<li>Faster processing after arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-it-does-not-do\"><\/span>What it does NOT do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>not a visa<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It does <strong>not<\/strong> give entry permission on its own<br \/>\nIt\u2019s simply an arrival declaration form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-travellers-can-fill-it\"><\/span>When travellers can fill it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Travellers can typically submit it online within a limited time window before arrival (for example, up to 72 hours before landing, based on the current guidance).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-this-really-means-for-travellers-summary\"><\/span>What this really means for travellers (summary)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These updates may look small on paper, but together they make India travel smoother:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apply earlier:<\/strong> the 30-day tourist e-Visa now supports planning up to 120 days ahead<\/li>\n<li><strong>More routing freedom:<\/strong> first land entry option added via <strong>Raxaul<\/strong> from Nepal<\/li>\n<li><strong>More digital convenience:<\/strong> arrival form moving online to reduce airport paperwork<\/li>\n<li><strong>More visa categories online:<\/strong> easier for transit, study, mountaineering, film, and investment travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning India for the first time or organising a multi-country itinerary with Nepal, this is genuinely useful progress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"people-also-ask-faq\"><\/span>People Also Ask (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-stay-in-india-for-120-days-on-a-30-day-tourist-e-visa\"><\/span>Can I stay in India for 120 days on a 30-day tourist e-Visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The 120 days refers to how early you can apply, not how long you can stay. The visa remains a 30-day tourist e-Visa.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-should-i-apply-for-the-india-30-day-tourist-e-visa-now\"><\/span>When should I apply for the India 30-day tourist e-Visa now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can apply much earlier than before, but it\u2019s still smart to apply with a comfortable buffer before travel so you\u2019re not rushed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-enter-india-by-road-from-nepal-on-an-e-visa\"><\/span>Can I enter India by road from Nepal on an e-Visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Raxaul has been added as an authorised land entry point for e-Visa holders, which helps travellers crossing from Nepal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-i-have-to-enter-only-through-certain-airports-or-seaports\"><\/span>Do I have to enter only through certain airports or seaports?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. e-Visa entry is permitted only through notified airports, seaports, and now one land border entry (Raxaul). Always confirm the latest list close to travel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-if-i-want-to-travel-in-india-for-2%e2%80%933-months\"><\/span>What if I want to travel in India for 2\u20133 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Consider longer-validity tourist e-Visa options such as the 1-year tourist e-Visa, depending on your nationality and stay rules shown during application.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-e-arrival-card-for-india\"><\/span>What is the e-Arrival Card for India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a digital arrival form to reduce paperwork at the airport. It does not replace a visa and does not grant entry permission by itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"have-indias-e-visa-fees-increased\"><\/span>Have India\u2019s e-Visa fees increased?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some categories like business and longer-duration tourist visas have seen higher fees for many nationalities. Fees vary by passport nationality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning India + Nepal together?<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your route includes Kathmandu, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/pokhara-tours\/\">Pokhara<\/a>, Lumbini, or Chitwan and you want to enter India overland, build your itinerary around the Raxaul crossing and keep your e-Visa application timeline within the new 120-day window. It makes the whole trip easier to plan and execute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel News &amp; Latest Updates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/adtoi-travel-mart-2026-to-be-held-in-visakhapatnam\/\">Andhra Pradesh to Host ADTOI Travel Mart in Visakhapatnam in Feb 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/air-india-express-announces-direct-varanasi-bangkok-flight-from-february-2026\/\">Air India Express to Launch Direct Varanasi\u2013Bangkok Flights from Feb 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ladakh-expands-e-3-helicopter-services-to-boost-tourism\/\">Ladakh Boosts Tourism with Expanded E-3 Helicopter Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/visa-free-travel-2026-top-countries-for-indian-tourists\/\">Visa-Free Travel in 2026 Offers Positive News for Indian Travellers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-visa-on-arrival-for-uae-nationals-9-airports\/\">India Introduces Visa-on-Arrival Facility for UAE Nationals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-visa-on-arrival-announced-for-us-europe-medical-tourists\/\">Medical Tourists Now Eligible for Visa-on-Arrival in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-launches-digital-arrival-form-for-tourists\/\">India Launches Digital Arrival Form for International Visitors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/andhras-tourism-revolution-5-epic-spots-getting-a-rs-18k-cr-glow-up\/\">Andhra Pradesh Announces \u20b918,000 Crore Tourism Investment Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/air-india-express-official-airline-for-hornbill-festival-december\/\">Air India Express Named Official Airline Partner for Hornbill Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/government-caps-airfares-nationwide-as-indigo-crisis-spikes-ticket-prices\/\">Government Caps Domestic Airfares to Control Ticket Prices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-announces-free-30-day-e-tourist-visa-for-russian-travellers\/\">India Introduces Free 30-Day e-Visa for Russian Tourists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/air-india-express-launches-direct-nagpur-bengaluru-flights-2025\/\">Air India Express Begins Direct Nagpur\u2013Bengaluru Flight Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/elephant-safaris-restart-in-corbett-and-rajaji-tiger-reserves-after-7-years-what-travellers-need-to-know\/\">Elephant Safaris Resume at Corbett and Rajaji National Parks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/sikkim-digital-permit-guide-2025-rap-pap-explained\/\">Sikkim Launches New Online Permit System for Tourists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/air-india-air-canada-codeshare-resumes-december-2025\/\">Air India and Air Canada Resume Codeshare Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/new-delhi-manchester-direct-flights\/\">Direct Flights Between Delhi and Manchester Officially Launched<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/indian-tourism-trends-2025-russia-vietnam-japan-rise\/\">Top Travel Trends Set to Shape Indian Tourism in 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/sikkim-highlights-hidden-northeast-travel-gems\/\">Sikkim Promotes Hidden Travel Destinations in Northeast India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning an India trip is exciting, but visa timelines often create last-minute stress. 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