Visas & Documents

Can I get an Indian business visa to start a new business, including in Goa?

A September 2026 report said that, in the previous year, sticker business visas were issued for existing companies with some turnover registered outside Goa; the same report, citing Indian lawyers, said an Indian partner was required to establish a company in Goa. Rules change — confirm with an official source before you travel.

1 source · 16 days ago

Do I need an onward ticket for an Indian visa, and must my visa cover my entire stay?

Keep confirmed proof of an onward or return flight for an Indian visa application and entry. Your visa should remain valid through departure—for example, leaving on 5 September with validity until 8 September is within the permitted period.

1 source · 36 days ago

Do international travelers need an Indian visa before flying, and when is it checked?

Most travelers need to arrange an Indian visa before departure unless their nationality qualifies for an exemption. Airlines may check it at check-in and boarding, and border officials may also request it.

1 source · 37 days ago

Which airports, seaports and land border checkpoints can I use for my first entry to India on an e-Visa?

Your first entry to India on an e-Visa/ETA must be through an airport, designated seaport or one of the listed land border checkpoints on the official Indian e-Visa website. Check the current list before flying, as the airline may verify your visa before boarding.

1 source · 37 days ago

Do you need a return ticket or proof of accommodation to enter India?

It is wise to carry a return ticket or accommodation booking when entering India: in August 2026 an experienced traveler reminded others that this is required by the rules, and refusing entry is at the immigration officer's discretion — many people are never asked, but you should not count on it. As a safety net, participants suggested a booking with pay-at-property. Check current requirements on India's official visa website or with a consulate.

1 source · 37 days ago

Does an India visa stay period run from the entry stamp date, and when must I leave India?

In India, the permitted stay is determined by the Indian immigration entry stamp rather than your flight’s departure time. Leave no later than the validity date on your visa or the period granted on arrival.

1 source · 59 days ago

What to put for occupation/employment on the Indian e-visa application if you are unemployed?

You can honestly state that you're unemployed — this rarely causes a rejection, but many applicants look up filled sample e-visa forms online and copy the wording used for the occupation field. If you'd rather not deal with the website yourself, a paid visa agent can file the e-visa for a small extra fee.

1 source · 62 days ago

What documents or proof do you need to show at Indian immigration when entering on a tourist visa (return ticket, hotel booking, funds)?

When entering or leaving India, immigration or visa agencies may ask for a return ticket, hotel booking, address in India, an invitation letter from an Indian company, and proof of sufficient funds for your stay.

1 source · 70 days ago

Which India tourist visa should I get: free 30-day e-visa or paid 1-year e-visa?

Get the free 30-day tourist e-visa — it's free for eligible nationals applying themselves and doesn't require a foreign bank card. The 1-year visa costs $40 and currently can only be paid with a foreign card.

1 source · 76 days ago

Should I get official written confirmation from India's FRRO before traveling if I have visa doubts?

Yes — at Indian immigration, officers can either stamp your visa or turn you away and redirect you to the FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) to sort it out, so it's safer to have an official written response from FRRO you can show at the border.

1 source · 77 days ago

How many days can I stay in India on a tourist visa, and when do I submit the online arrival form?

On a tourist visa you can stay up to 90 days per entry, with a maximum of 180 days total per calendar year. The online arrival form must be submitted within 72 hours before your flight.

1 source · 77 days ago

Which Indian visa do I need for business or work: employment visa, X visa, or business visa?

For business trips use a Business Visa with an invitation (proof of business needed, either yours or the Indian partner's), for employment apply for a Work Visa via the consulate, and X visa is typically for family reunification/spouse status.

1 source · 4 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 · 20 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 · 91 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 · 91 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 · 91 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 · 91 days ago

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?

You can re-enter India on a still-valid visa as long as it is not a single-entry one: in October 2026 participants advised checking the number of entries marked on the visa itself. If your visa was issued to an old passport and you already have a new one, in August 2026 a participant passed on advice from a lawyer in India: you can enter carrying both passports and the original visa. Confirm entry rules with an Indian consulate in advance.

1 source · 12 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 · 33 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

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

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 · 1 day ago