Indian eVisa for Tanzanian Citizens

The fastest and most hassle-free way to enter India legally is to apply for the Indian eVisa which can be availed by the citizens of the countries who are on the list of Indian eVisa eligible countries.

Introduced in November 2014, the main aim of the Indian eVisa was to make the processing convenient, this in turn not only helped the foreign travelers for a smooth entry into the nation for short visits, but also helped the immigration department to verify and short list the travelers. At present around 171 countries around the world are able to enjoy the benefits of this short stay eVisa.

In the past foreign travelers were able to apply for the Indian eVisa, 20 days in advance, but with the growing rush of foreign travelers to visit India, the window to apply for the Indian eVisa is opened 120 days in advance. Foreign travelers who have plans to visit India for short-stays, can apply now 120 days before the date of journey, this skips the issues of unwanted delays in your travel plans.

So, from November 2014, travelers belonging to the Indian eVisa eligible countries can without any hindrance enjoy its benefits for short-term entry into the nation. Unlike the traditional process of applying for the Indian Visa, applicants can fill the application form online without the need of visiting the immigration office or having to submit hard copies of your documents. All the obligatory documents will have to be submitted online, thus offering a great convenience for the applicants.

Tanzania being on the list of the Indian eVisa eligible countries, Tanzania passport holders now can apply for the eVisa 120 days before their date of journey. The time taken to review your application form is 3-4 working days, if the application passes the verification round, the approved Indian eVisa will be mailed to you.

The eVisa application process is easy, applicants simply need to visit the website, click on the application form, and start filling the basic personal information. During the entire process you do not have to visit the embassy, right from filling out the Indian eVisa application form to receiving the approved Indian eVisa, all at the comforts of your home.

Different Types of Indian eVisas Available: Tanzanian citizens must know before applying

To make the application process easy, the immigration department of India has divided the Indian eVisas according to the following types, which the foreign travelers can apply depending on the purpose of their visit.

Indian eTourist Visa

The Indian eTourist visa is for Tanzania passport holders who want to visit India for tourism related activities like exploring the historical wonders of India, enroll in wellness sessions like yoga and meditation, visiting hill-stations, enjoying beach vacation in Goa, wildlife exploration, meeting friends and family members, etc.

Depending upon the length of stay in India, the eTourist visa is sub-categorized as follows:

30-days Indian eTourist Visa: This eVisa is for 30 days and permits double-entries within these number of days offered. Travelers must keep in mind that this eVisa expires on the 29th day, that is one day before the validity period offered.

Indian eTourist Visa for 1 year: This eVisa is for one-year and permits unlimited-entries and within this duration offered, each visit is limited to 6-months stay.

Indian eTourist Visa for 5 years: This eVisa is for five-year and permits unlimited-entries and within this duration offered, each visit is limited to 6-months stay.

Indian eMedical Visa

The Indian eMedical visa is for Tanzania passport holders who want to visit India for medical related activities like surgery, consulting a doctor, medical treatment, etc. This eVisa is for 2-months and permits triple-entries and within this duration offered they can only stay in the country for medical related reasons. Medical travelers should know that the second and third entry is possible within 60 days of the first entry.

Indian eMedical Attendant Visa

The Indian eMedical Attendant visa is for Tanzania passport holders who have to visit India for escorting patients with eMedical Visa (who have to visit for medical related activities like surgery, consulting a doctor, medical treatment, etc). This eVisa is for 2-months and permits triple-entries and within this duration offered they can only stay in the country for escorting the medical patients.

Indian eBusiness Visa

The Indian eBusiness visa is for Tanzania passport holders who want to visit India for business related activities like attending business meetings, taking interviews, new branch opening, events, setup of a new factory unit, etc.

This eVisa is for one-year and permits double-entries and within this duration offered, business travelers can stay for 6-months, which they can use all at once or split their stay into two parts.

Indian eConference Visa:

The Indian eConference visa is for Tanzania passport holders who want to visit India for attending international conferences, events, trade fairs, expos, exhibitions, seminars, webinars, etc. This eVisa is for 30-days and permits single-entry and within this duration offered they can only stay in the country for conference-related activities.

Common Documents Required to fill the Indian eVisa, that is for all eVisa types

Citizens of Tanzania who are planning to visit India and has to fill the Indian eVisa form, they need to collect the following mentioned documents, so that they are able to fill the form quickly and accurately:

• Valid Tanzania passport (following passport requirements)
• Scanned copy of the passport (only the biodata page with passport number, address, and photo should be scanned to upload).
• The Passport must have blank pages for getting visa stamps
• Email address for getting notifications related to eVisa
• Debit/credit card with balance for Indian eVisa application fees.
• Passport size photo (upload your passport-size scanned photo adhering to the rules).
• Return ticket
• Travel itinerary details like places you will be visiting, accommodation.

Ready to apply for the Indian eVisa? Here's a short stepwise guide to know the details required to be filled

Those who are filling the Indian eVisa for the first time, you do not have to worry as the application form contains only basic information, here check out the details:

Step 1: Visit the Indian eVisa site, click on the apply for Indian eVisa button, you will land in the Application form page, here you are required to fill in some basic information.

Step 2: Complete the form by filling details like your full name, surname, nationality, email address, mobile number, residence address, identification mark if any, and date of birth.

Step 3: Fill in the passport number, the passport issuing country, passport date of issue and expiry date.

Step 4: Answer additional questions related to your marital status, religion, gender, educational qualification, and profession.

Step 5: Answer mandatory questions like any health issues, have you ever committed any crime, any legal issues, imprisonment, deported from any country, etc.

Step 6: Upload documents like your scanned passport of the biography page and your recent passport photo, following the uploading instructions mentioned.

Step 7: Before submitting the application form, check the details again, after that click on the payment option to pay the fees, use your debit/credit card to make the payment.

Step 8: After the Indian eVisa fee payment has been made, you will receive an email instantly, confirming that your application has been submitted successfully.

Step 9: Wait for receiving the final status of the application form submitted.

Processing Time for Indian eVisa Applications: How long do I have to wait to receive the final status?

Tanzanian citizens must know that the Indian eVisa application you have submitted will be verified by the immigration officials, which takes around 3-4 working days to receive the final status. Whether your application is rejected (you will be notified by email, mentioning the reason of rejection) or approved (you will receive the approved eVisa by email) you will be notified.

Note: Tanzanian citizens must know that they can apply for the Indian eVisa two-times in a year.

Obligatory Documents that Tanzanian citizens must carry with them to furnish on-arrival in India

Tanzanian citizens who are ready to visit India, as they have received the approved Indian eVisa, must know that they need to carry certain documents to present at the immigration checkpoints.

Approved Indian eVisa: Once you receive the approved Indian eVisa take a printout copy and keep a soft copy as well, you will be required to present at the immigration checkpoints on arrival in India.

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Card: Tanzanian citizens traveling from any yellow fever exposed countries, will need to have the latest vaccinated card.

Biometric data: On arriving in India, foreign travelers will have to show their approved eVisa and passport at the passport control gate, and after that your fingerprints and face photo will be taken for verification.

Valid Norway passport: Make sure to bring a valid passport with at least 6-months validity date before your return ticket, also the passport must have blank pages for visa stamps and most importantly you can bring only the passport with which you have applied for the Indian eVisa.

Passenger Arrival Card: This card is usually provided on flight on-board, fill the basic personal information carefully and declare if you have brought any restricted items or have brought any items that are against the customs rules and regulations.

Tips to Clear the Customs and Immigration Checkpoints at the Delhi Airport

Tanzanian citizens on arriving in Delhi Airport, exit from the flight, follow the sign indicating towards the immigration counter, here you will need to present your passport, approved Indian eVisa and the passenger arrival card. Also, keep other travel documents in handy like invitation letters based on your purpose of visit, accommodation details, return tickets, etc.

Steps required for Immigration:

• Follow the immigration signs, join that immigration line depending on your nationality and the Indian eVisa-type you have applied for.
• Show your approved Indian eVisa, passport and the passenger arrival card.
• The questions asked by the immigration officials should be answered correctly and honestly and should match with the details filled by you.
• After asking certain questions and checking your documents, your fingerprints and face photo will be taken for additional verification.

Steps required for Customs Clearance:

• After you have cleared the immigration check, follow the sign to collect your luggage.
• Head towards the customs for baggage clearance
• If you have any items to declare that you have mentioned in the declaration list you have to declare them. For example, goods that exceed the limit set by the duty-free, restricted food items, currency more than the set limit, etc.
• Those without any restricted items to declare, can join the green line, collect their luggage and all set to exit the airport.
• Those who have restricted items to declare join the red line, declare them and the customs officials will verify them. Failing to declare restricted items might lead to fines and penalties, etc.

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