India eVisa Eligibility
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Indian e-Visa Summary
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The Online Indian Visa or Indian e-Visa is an official document that permits entry into and travel within India. The Indian Visa for Uruguayan citizens has been available as online application form since 2014 from the Indian Government. This visa to India allows travellers from Uruguay and other countries to visit India for short term stays. These short term stays range between 30, 90 and 180 days per visit depending on the purpose of visit. There are 5 major categories of electronic India Visa (India eVisa) available to citizens of Uruguay. The categories available to Uruguayan citizens for visit to India under the electronic India Visa or Indian e-Visa regulations are for Tourist purposes, Business Visits or Medical Visit (both as a Patient or as medical attendant / nurse to the Patient) to visit India.
Uruguayan citizens who are visiting India for recreation / sightseeing / meeting friends / relatives / short term yoga programme / short term courses less than 6 months in duration can now apply for an electronic India Visa for Touristic purposes also known as eTourist Visa with either 1 month (2 entry), 1 year or 5 years of validity (multiple entries into India under 2 duration of visa).
What are the requirements to obtain Indian Visa from Uruguay
The requirement for Uruguayan citizens are to have the following ready for India eVisa:
- Email Id
- Credit or Debit Card to make the Secure payment online
- Ordinary Passport that is valid for 6 months
What is the process to apply for an Indian e-Visa from Uruguay?
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Fill out the online form | The application process for an India e-Visa requires nationals of Uruguay to fill out an online form. This is a straightforward and easy-to-complete form. In most cases, the filling out of the Indian Visa Application of the required information may be accomplished in 10-15 minutes. |
| Provide information | Include your contact information, basic personal information, and details from your passport. Additionally attach any supporting papers that are required. |
| Document submission | Uruguayan citizens will be sent a secure link to their email address for any documents required for Indian Visa to support their application such as photograph of face or passport bio data page, these can up either uploaded on this website or emailed back to the Customer Support team’s email address. |
| Payment | Pay the fee using a credit or debit card. |
| Receive e-Visa | Once approved, your e-Visa will be conveniently sent directly to your email. |
| Additional notes | This streamlined process eliminates the need for paper forms and makes obtaining an Indian visa hassle-free for Uruguayan citizens. A modest processing fee will be charged if you use a bank card. Ensure that you have email access as there may be questions asked or clarification, so check email every 12 hours until you receive email approval of electronic Visa. |
How long does it take for Uruguayan citizens to fill out an online form
The Indian Visa for Uruguayan citizens can be completed in 30-60 minutes via an online form. Once the payment has been made, additional documents that are requested depending on the type of Visa can be provided by email or uploaded later.
How soon can Uruguayan citizens expect to get an electronic Indian Visa?
Indian Visa from Uruguay is available within 3-4 business days at the earliest. In certain cases rush processing can be attempted. It is recommended to apply India Visa at least 4 days in advance of your travel.
Once the electronic India Visa (Indian e-Visa) has been delivered by email, it can be saved on your phone or printed on paper and carried in person to the airport. There is no need to visit the Indian consulate or embassy at any point during this process.
What are the different types of Indian e-Visa Uruguayan citizen can apply for?
The most comprehensive way to find out your eligibility for various types of Indian e-Visa is by using Eligibility Checker Tool for India e-Visa. Below is a brief summary of major categories for Indian e-Visas:
Tourist Visa
India Tourist Visa is available for 30 days, 1 year or 5 years and should be applied for sight-seeing/recreation, to meet friends and relatives or short Term Yoga Programme.
Business Visa
International business professionals can apply for an Indian business e-Visa for different business purposes. India Business Visa is valid for 365 days
Medical and Medical Attendant Visa
Travellers to India whose intention is to engage in medical treatment for themselves need to apply for an India Medical Visa. India Visa for Medical purposes is valid for 60 Days from the date of first entry into India.
Conference Visa
The Indian E-Conference Visa is typically issued for the prime purposes of workshops, seminars and conferences that are organized by an Indian institution or organization.
Can I convert my eVisa from Business to Medial or Tourist or vice versa as a Uruguayan Citizen?
No, the eVisa cannot be converted from one type to another. Once the eVisa for a specific purpose has expired, then you may apply for a different type of eVisa.
Can I apply a Medical Visa as a Uruguayan Citizen?
Yes, Indian Government now allows you to apply for all types of Indian eVisa as a Uruguayan citizen. Some of the major categories are Tourist, Business, Conference and Medical.
Tourist eVisa is available in three durations, for thirty days, for one year and for five years duration. Business eVisa is for commercial trips and valid for one year. Medical eVisa is for treatment of self and family members or nurses can apply Medical Attendant eVisa. This eVisa also requires an invitation letter from the clinic or hospital. Contact us to see sample hospital invitation letter. You are allowed to enter three times within a sixty days duration.
What do Uruguayan citizens need to do after receiving on electronic Visa for India by email (Indian e-Visa)
Once the electronic Visa for India (Indian e-Visa) has been delivered by email, it can be saved on your phone or printed on paper and carried in person to the airport. There is no need to visit the embassy or Indian consulate.
Do my children also require an electronic Visa for India? Is there a group Visa for India?
Yes, all individuals require a Visa for India regardless of their age including new born babies with their own separate Passport. There is no concept of family or a groups Visa for India, each individual must apply for their own India Visa application.
When should Uruguayan citizens apply for Visa to India?
Indian Visa from Uruguay (Electronic Visa to India) can be applied anytime as long as your journey is within the next 1 year.
Which airports can the Uruguayan citizens arrive on Indian e-Visa?
The following authorised airports allow passengers to enter India on the Online India Visa (Indian e-Visa):
- Ahmedabad
- Amritsar
- Bagdogra
- Bengaluru
- Bhubaneshwar
- Calicut
- Chennai
- Chandigarh
- Cochin
- Coimbatore
- Delhi
- Gaya
- Goa(Dabolim)
- Goa(Mopa)
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Indore
- Jaipur
- Kannur
- Kolkata
- Kannur
- Lucknow
- Madurai
- Mangalore
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Port Blair
- Pune
- Tiruchirapalli
- Trivandrum
- Varanasi
- Vishakhapatnam
Do Uruguayan citizens need an India Visa (Indian e-Visa) if coming by cruise ship?
Electronic India Visa is required if coming by a cruise ship. As of today, however, the Indian e-Visa is valid on the following sea ports if arriving by cruise ship:
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Goa
- Mangalore
- Mumbai
- Port Blair
Authorised airports and sea ports for Indian e-Visa entry undergo periodic revision. The updated list of authorised ports of entry can be found here Complete list of Airport and Seaports for Indian e-Visa
Indian eVisa Overview for Citizens of Uruguay
Residents of Uruguay can get Indian eVisa quite easily on this website, however, to avoid any delays, and to apply for the correct type of eVisa India, be aware of the following:
- Online Indian Visa is the preferred method recommended by the Indian Government, rather than sticker visa on physical passport.
- The Visa application form is completely digital, and does not require you to mail, post, courier your passport to the embassy of India
- Depending on your purpose of visit, you can apply for Tourist, Business, Medical or a Conference Visa
- Refer to documents required for each visa type
- Most major airports and seaports of India allow eVisa based entry to India. Port Blair has recently been added as an authorised seaport for entry.
- The thirty days Indian eVisa is valid for thirty days from the date of entry, not from the date of expiry mentioned on eVisa, this can be quite confusing for visitors to understand.
- Email us photo taken from your cell phone, and we will ensure that it meets photo requirements, else upload with your Visa Application if you are able to
- Apply for extension / renewal of Visa only if you are outside the country
- After applying, check the status of Indian visa on the status checker page
- Contact our help desk for any clarifications
Things To Do and Places of Interest for Uruguayan Citizens
- Jama Masjid, Delhi
- Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
- Palitana Temples, Bhavnagar
- Mysore Palace, Mysore
- Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar
- Jantar Mantar Observatory, Jaipur
- Belur Math, Belur
- Gagron Fort, Jhalawar
- Nainital Lake, Nainital
- Bishnupur Temples, Bankura
- Mountain Hike, Chikmagalur