Can you be denied entry to India because of an e-visa mistake, a previous overstay, or re-entering soon on a still-valid visa?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, India can deny boarding or entry if your e-visa has a key data error, especially the date of birth or passport number. Re-entering on a valid multiple-entry visa is usually fine, but a past overstay can trigger extra checks in the FRRO system and possible refusal.
What the community said
If your Indian e-visa shows the wrong date of birth, it is treated as a major error: the airline may deny boarding and immigration may refuse entry. With only 2 hours before departure, the only realistic option is an urgent new e-visa application, but approval is not guaranteed; a visa with a date-of-birth mismatch is often rejected at check-in.
11 days ago India e-Visa; date of birth
If you were in India 2 months ago and your visa is still valid, re-entry is usually allowed as long as it is a multiple-entry visa and you did not exceed the permitted stay per visit. Immigration may ask for an onward ticket, hotel booking, and the reason for returning, but a quick return by itself is not normally a violation.
11 days ago multiple-entry visa
A previous overstay in India can lead to questioning at entry and sometimes refusal, because immigration can see your history in the FRRO system. The risk is higher if the overstay was long, involved a fine, an FRRO exit permit, or any deportation note; in those cases it helps to carry proof of fine payment and past exit documents.
11 days ago FRRO