Tourist e-Visa
For sightseeing, visiting family and friends, or short recreational trips. It is passport-based and issued online — you only need your passport and a photo to apply.
Business e-Visa
For meetings, trade, setting up a venture or other commercial activity. In addition to your passport, you will need a supporting document such as a business invitation from an Indian company — which you upload after payment.
Medical e-Visa
For patients travelling to India for treatment, plus accompanying attendants. It requires a letter from the treating Indian hospital. As with the business visa, you provide passport details first and upload the hospital letter after payment.
Conference e-Visa
For attending conferences, seminars or workshops organised by an Indian body. It requires an invitation letter from the organiser, uploaded after payment.
Which one should you choose?
Match the visa to your primary purpose of travel. If you are unsure, start on the India visa page — selecting your purpose shows the exact document list, and for medical, business and conference visas you only enter passport details before paying, then upload the purpose document afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need documents before paying for an India medical or business visa?
- No. For India medical, business and conference visas you provide passport details before payment and upload the supporting document (hospital letter, business invitation or conference invitation) after payment.
- Can I use a tourist visa for business?
- No. Indian e-Visa categories are tied to the purpose of travel. Use the business e-Visa for commercial activity and the tourist e-Visa for leisure.
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