Indian Visa for New Zealand Citizens
Congratulations on your decision to obtain an Indian electronic visa to enter India. Choosing an electronic visa over a regular one can save you time and energy. As a New Zealand citizen, you can apply for an Indian e-Visa.
This article will help you to obtain an Indian e-Visa easily.
Let’s see how this works.
Step By Step Guide to Obtaining an Indian e-Visa
Step 1
Visit the Indian e-Visa Official Website
Step 2
Step 3
Find the Application form
Step 4
Choose the e-Visa type. This means, there are 5 types of Indian e-Visa-
Let's dig into detail-
Tourist e-Visa
Purpose - Tourism, Visiting family/friends, short-term courses like yoga, cooking, etc.
| 3 Kinds of Tourist e-Visa | Validity | Entries | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 30 days | Double | 30 days |
| 1 Year | 365 days | Multiple | 90 days |
| 5- Year | 5 Years | Multiple | 90 days |
Business e-Visa
Purpose- Business get-togethers, discussions, visits, meetings, etc.
- Validity - 1 year
- Entries- Multiple
- Duration of Stay- 180 days
Medical e-Visa
Purpose- Taking treatments from an Indian hospital
- Validity - 60 days
- Entries- Triple
- Duration of Stay- 60 days
Medical attendant e-Visa
Purpose- Accompanying patient (Indian medical e-Visa holder) to India,
- Validity - 60 days
- Entries- Triple
- Duration of Stay- 60 days
E- Conference Visa
Purpose- Attending conferences, webinars, etc. in India
- Validity - 30 days
- Entries- Single
- Duration of Stay- 30 days
We hope this helped you understand the different sorts of e-Visas. Select one based on your intended purpose.
Step 5
Upload Required Documents
Basic Documents
- Passport Bio Page - Any format, Size up to 10 MB
- Recent Passport-size photo - Any format, Size up to 10 MB
- Financial Proof - Bank statements, paychecks, etc. work.
- Valid Email ID
- Personal & Active email address
- Debit/ Credit Card - For the payment
Additional Documents for the Other e-Visa Categories
- Business e-Visa - Business Card & Invitation letter from the Indian firm
- Medical e-Visa - Patient’s Medical records from the Indian hospital, Letter from the hospital, Details of the Indian hospital.
- Medical attendant e-Visa - Relationship proof, Patient’s medical records, escorting permission letter.
- E- Conference Visa- Invitation, Political clearance
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Step 6
Choose your entry and exit points. There are numerous authorized entry and exit points. Check the list frequently because it undergoes periodic updation.
Step 7
Fill out the application carefully. Carelessness can lead to the rejection of an Indian e-Visa. Not only that. You should be very authentic and clear throughout the process. Recognize the causes of rejection to increase your vigilance and caution.
Step 8
Click on the submit button. After double checking
Tips to Remember
- Passport- Your passport validity is very crucial. It should have more than 6 months of validity. Also, ensure your passport has 2 blank pages for the stamps.
- Apply Early- If possible apply early. Applying early can make you stress-free.
- Extension- There are no extensions available for Indian e-Visa. In emergencies, Medical e-Visa holders may get an extension.
- Double Check- The most important thing to avoid careless mistakes.
- Keep Copies- Even though the process is online, try to have copies of all the digital copies like e-Visa, etc.
- Help Desk- The Indian e-Visa Help Desk will help you throughout the procedure. Feel free to contact them.
Have an amazing trip to India!
Citizens of many countries including United States, Canada, France, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, Singapore, United Kingdom, are eligible for Indian Visa Online. Citizens of over 170 countries quality for Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) as per Indian Visa Eligibility and apply the Indian Visa Online offered by the Government of India.