Indian Visa On Arrival For Tourists

Hello fellow travellers, we've got your Christmas presents a little early this year! There’s good news for people travelling to India on a business trip or to visit family and friends. In an effort to boost tourism, India has recently introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) facility that allows citizens of over 40 countries to obtain Indian visa on arrival.

How Does It Work?

Foreign travellers must apply for an online authorization four days prior to the date of travel. The ETA will be issued after paying a non-refundable fee and is valid for 30 days from the date of arrival in India. An online confirmation will be sent within five working days for the same.

Which Countries Are Eligible For ETA?

Citizens of the following countries will be able to get the Indian visa on arrival:

Australia	Brazil	Cambodia	Djibouti	Fiji
Finland	Germany	Indonesia	Israel	Japan
Jordan	Kenya	Kiribati	Laos	Luxembourg
Marshall Islands	Mauritius	Mexico	Micronesia	Myanmar
Nauru	New Zealand	Norway	Oman	Palau
Palestine	Papua New Guinea	Philippines	Russia	Samoa
Singapore	Solomon Islands	South Korea	Thailand	Tonga
Tuvalu	Ukraine	United Arab Emirates	United States	Vietnam

This is just the beginning. In phase 2 of ETA, Indian visa on arrival will be available for citizens in over 100 countries! Watch this space for updates!