Visas & Documents

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?

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.

1 source · 11 days ago

Can you enter India with a valid e-Visa linked to an old passport after renewing your passport, or do you need to apply for a new visa?

If your Indian e-Visa is still valid, travelers typically carry both the new and old passports and present both at immigration. If the old passport is no longer available, people generally apply for a new e-Visa on the new passport.

1 source · 7 days ago

Can you re-enter India on an e-visa after a trip to Nepal, and is there a 2-month waiting period between entries?

A 30-day Indian e-visa is single-entry, so re-entry after Nepal is not possible on the same visa. A 1-year multi-entry e-visa allows repeated entries. The '2-month gap' rule is not officially codified, but border officers can deny entry if they suspect visa runs.

1 source · 25 days ago

Do I need an Indian transit visa to connect through Delhi airport on a different flight (without through-checked baggage)?

Yes — for a Delhi airport connection without through-checked baggage you formally need a valid Indian visa (regular or transit); airlines can refuse boarding without one, even if you never actually cross the border.

1 source · 4 days ago

Do you need a new India visa if you get a second passport and your old passport is cancelled or taken away?

If your India visa is in the old passport and you keep that passport after cancellation, people usually travel with both passports. If the old passport is taken away and only the new one remains with different passport details, you generally need to apply for a new India visa.

1 source · 8 days ago

India visa application keeps getting rejected online — should I apply at the embassy instead?

If your India visa online application keeps getting rejected, go to the embassy in person — you may get the visa within a week, though they require more documents like bank statements.

1 source · 19 days ago

Should you use a visa agent for an India visa application, and can they handle submission through the visa center or online form?

Based on the chat, travelers recommend using visa specialists for India visa applications because they understand the full process, including related paperwork and submission steps through a visa center or online system. The messages do not confirm one exact method, but the practical advice is to check with an experienced visa agency rather than rely on chat guesses.

1 source · 8 days ago

What happens at an Indian airport if you have a visa violation or overstay: are you deported immediately and is your passport taken?

Travelers report that visa violations in India do not always lead to formal deportation: passengers may instead be kept under supervision in the sterile transit area until departure. In practice, the passport may be confiscated and handed to the cabin crew for the onward international flight.

1 source · 7 days ago

What to do if Indian e-visa is rejected or stuck in document upload loop?

If your Indian e-visa is rejected, you'll need to apply in person at the Indian embassy in your home country. If documents are stuck in an upload loop, wait and recheck status — the system sometimes confirms uploads with a delay.

1 source · 18 days ago

When should you apply for an India e-Visa and complete the Arrival Card and Air Suvidha before your flight?

Apply for an India e-Visa well in advance so you have time to fix any issues; travelers also mention that the 30-day visa currently allows an entry window of up to 120 days. The Arrival Card is filled out within 72 hours before arrival, while Air Suvidha, when required, is typically completed 24 hours before the flight.

1 source · 13 days ago