Step 1: Apply Online
- Visit the Indian Visa Online website
- Select 'Russia' as the nationality
Step 2: Select Visa Type
- Choose the type of e-Visa:
- e-Tourist Visa (e-TV); e-Business Visa (e-BV); e-Medical Visa (e-MV); e-Medical Attendant Visa (e-MA); e-Conference Visa (e-CV); e-Ayush Visa (e-AV); e-Ayush Attendant Visa (e-AA); e-Emergency X-Misc Visa (e-EX)
Step 3: Fill Application Form
- Fill out the online application form with:
- Personal details
- Travel details
- Passport details
- Upload required documents:
- Passport scan (first page and last page)
- Recent digital photo
- Proof of address (utility bill, etc.)
- Supporting documents (hotel booking, flight itinerary, etc.)
Step 4: Pay Visa Fee
- Pay the e-Visa fee online using a credit/debit card:
Note: - Bank charge of 2.5% will be charged additional on applicable e-Visa fees.
Step 5: Submit Application
- Submit the application and wait for processing (usually 3-5 working days)
Step 6: Receive ETA
- Receive the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via email
Step 7: Travel to India
- Travel to India with a printed copy of the ETA
Step 8: Biometric Data Collection
- Provide biometric data (fingerprints) at the airport in India
Step 9: Get Visa Stamped
- Get the e-Visa stamped on your passport
Additional Requirements
- For e-Tourist Visa:
- Scanned Bio Page of the passport
- Copy of letter from the institute/organization/hospital (if applicable)
- For e-Medical Visa:
- Scanned Bio Page of the passport
- Copy of Letter from the Hospital concerned in India
- For e-Medical Attendant Visa:
- Scanned Bio Page of the passport
- For e-Business Visa:
- Scanned Bio Page of the passport
- Copy of Business Card
- Invitation letter from Indian parties (if applicable)
- For e-Conference Visa:
- Scanned Bio Page of the passport
- Invitation from organizer
- Political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs
- Event clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs
Document Requirements:
- Digital photograph:
- Format: JPEG
- Size: Minimum 10 KB, Maximum 1 MB
- Scanned Bio Page of the passport:
- Format: PDF
- Size: Minimum 10 KB, Maximum 300 KB
- Other documents:
- Format: PDF
- Size: Minimum 10 KB, Maximum 300 KB
Advisory on E-Visa
- Validity:
- e-Visa (except e-Conference visa): 60 days from the date of arrival in India
- e-Conference visa: 30 days from the date of arrival in India
- Entries:
- e-Tourist visa and e-Business visa: Double entry
- e-Medical visa and e-Medical Attendant visa: Triple entry
- e-Conference visa: Single entry
- Limitations:
- E-Visa can be availed for a maximum of three times in a calendar year (January to December)
Technical Requirements:
- Compatible browser and operating system
- Stable internet connection
- Required software and plugins installed
Help Desk Information:
- Phone: +91-11-24300666
- Email: india-evisa@gov.in
Payment Help Desk:
- SBI ePay: +91-22-2753-5773 (24/7)
- Axis: +91 1800-419-0073 (24/7)
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