Indian eVisa for Belarusian citizens
Belarusian citizens who have a wish to visit India for tourism purposes or other business-activities or medical treatment, can now easily visit with the help of Indian eVisa. This is a short stay electronic visa, introduced by the government of India, which the travelers can apply from the comforts of their home.
The Indian eVisa is available to around 171 countries, and Belarus is one of the countries on the list of Indian eVisa eligible countries. Since this is an electronic visa, travelers from eligible countries can apply online, without having to visit the immigration office like the traditional visa. If you are having any plans to visit India for short-stays, take advantage of the Indian eVisa.
Belarusian citizens applying for the Indian eVisa, what are the obligatory documents to be eligible to apply?
Belarusian citizens who have to visit India for a short-term visit, should have the mandatory documents to apply for the Indian eVisa, lacking any of the documents might lead to rejection of the electronic visa.
- Valid Belarus passport
- Scanned passport copy (only the biodata page)
- Credit/Debit card with balance required for India e-visa fee payment
- Scanned passport-size photo (should meet the photo guidelines listed by the immigration department)
- Email address for all communication related to eVisa and receiving the approved eVisa.
- Proof of enough funds for the designated duration in India, accommodation and activities you will be indulged in.
- Departure and return flight ticket.
Guidance for Belarusian citizens regarding the various Indian eVisa-Types available
Belarusian citizens must know that there are different types of eVisa available, and can be applied only if you have plans to visit India for short stays. So citizens of Belarus checking out the Indian eVisa, here is the list of the different types available.
Indian eTourist Visa for Belarusian citizens
As the name suggests, this eTourist Visa is for tourism activities and the travelers can use it for exploring the natural wonders and important historical places of India, wildlife exploration, adventure activities like trekking in the Himalayas, enjoying beach vacation, wellness retreats like yoga and meditation, meeting close friends and relatives, etc.
This eVisa is further divided into 3-types based on the duration, so travelers according to their need can apply the right eTourist visa type.
Subcategories of Indian eTourist Visa types are listed below
Indian eTourist Visa for 30 days: This 30-days, eTourist visa grants validity period for 30-days with double-entries. One of the points to note is that this eVisa expires one day before the validity time, that is on the 29th day.
Indian eTourist Visa for 1 year: This one-year, eTourist visa grants validity period for one-year with unlimited -entries, and each visit with a 180-days stay limit.
Indian eTourist Visa for 5 years: This five-year, eTourist visa grants validity period for five-years with unlimited -entries, and each visit with a 180-days stay limit.
Indian eBusiness Visa for Belarusian citizens
As the name suggests, this eBusiness Visa is for business activities and the travelers can use it for business meetings, sales meetings, brand launch meetings, business tour, opening a new office, taking interviews to hire new employees, as a guest lecturer, buying and selling of services and goods, supervising in a project, etc.
This eBusiness visa grants validity period for one-year with multiple-entries, and the stay has a limitation of 180-days, which the business traveler can use the days allotted all at once or divide it into two-stays.
Indian eMedica Visa for Belarusian citizens
As the name suggests, this eVisa is for medical activities and travelers can use it for curing of a disease, getting medical treatments, consulting the doctor, surgery, etc.
This eMedical visa grants validity period for 2-months with triple-entries, and the stay has a limitation of 60-days. One of the points to note is that this eVisa allows second and third-entry, only after completing 60-days of first-entry.
Indian eMedical Attendant Visa for Belarusian citizens
As the name suggests, this eVisa is for escorting the medical patients who have the eMedical visa (visiting India for getting medical treatments).
This eMedical Attendant visa grants validity period for 2-months with triple-entries, and the stay has a limitation of 60-days. One of the points to note is that this eVisa allows only two medical attendants to accompany per one eMedical visa.
Indian e-Conference visa for Belarusian citizens
As the name suggests, this eVisa is for conference related reasons only and the travelers can use it for attending conferences in India, seminars, webinars, and events. This eConference visa grants a validity period of 30-days with single-entry, and has to leave the country within the day mentioned.
A sneak-peak at the Indian eVisa Application Process for Belarusian citizens
Belarusian citizens who are visiting India and has to apply for the Indian eVisa, here is a brief idea about what the application form contains, so that you are able to fill the application form accurately:
Step 1: Belarus passport holders planning to apply for the Indian eVisa, visit the Indian eVisa website, select the apply now button to start filling the questions in the form.
Step 2: Answer the questions asked in the application form like your full name, surname, citizenship, place of birth, date of birth, mobile number, permanent residence address, email ID, and identification make if any.
Step 3: Carefully enter the passport number, issuing country, and passport issuing date and expiry date, without any error.
Step 4: Additional questions like your marital status, gender, occupation, and educational qualification, must be answered.
Step 5: Security questions related to health-concerns like any serious issues, and character related questions like any criminal activity conducted in the past, have been imprisoned, legal issues, etc.
Step 6: Upload passport and recent passport-photo scanned copies, strictly adhering to the instructions.
Step 7: Whatever you have filled, review it once again and finally make the Indian e-visa fees using debit/credit card.
Step 8: You will get a confirmation mail that your Indian eVisa application has been submitted and you need to wait for the final status.
Belarus Nationals who have applied for the Indian eVisa, what is the maximum processing-time?
The maximum processing time required is 3-4 working days which is the standard processing time. If the application is error-free, some applicants might receive the approved Indian eVisa within 2-working days.
Delay in receiving the Indian eVisa status, why?
Due to the negligence of the applicants while filling the form like wrong spelling, wrong passport number, or did not fill the form completely, it might be delayed.
Rejection of the Indian eVisa application of the traveler, why?
Sometimes applicants might have to face rejection of their Indian eVisa application, due to reasons like not providing accurate information, details not matching, or lack of genuine documents in support of the eVisa-type application. Here is an article to guide you to avoid rejection of your Indian eVisa application.
If my application is approved, how will I receive my approved Indian eVisa?
Applicants who have applied for the Indian eVisa, you do not have to worry, if your application is approved you will receive the approved Indian eVisa by the email ID you have provided, you do not have to visit the embassy to collect it.
Arriving in India with your approved Indian eVisa, list of documents to carry to India?
The Belarusian citizens who have got the approved Indian eVisa, you will have to carry some of the mandatory documents which you need to show at the immigration checkpoints.
- Approved Indian eVisa (do carry hard copy and keep a soft copy as well for convenience)
- Valid Belarus passport
- Documents in support of the India visa-type (the reason you are traveling to India)
- Passenger Arrival Card, comprises personal info and questions related to restricted items (if you have any, mention it in the card).
- Latest Yellow Fever Vaccination Card (comprising the latest tested reports)
What happens On-Arriving in India? What are the rules you will have to follow to exit from the airport?
On arriving in India, Belarus passport holders with the approved Indian eVisa, follow the immigration signs. At the passport controls show your passport, and the approved Indian eVisa. Once your details have been verified, and your face is scanned and fingerprints are taken, collect your bags and head towards the custom controls.
Here the Belarus passport holders with the approved Indian eVisa, will have to scan their bags at the x-ray machine, so that the custom controls are able to check if there's any restricted item present in the bag. It is important that you stick to the rules and declare if you have brought any restricted items. If you have not brought any restricted items, collect your bags, follow the green line, and enjoy your exit from the airport.
Other Important Information that Belarusian citizens Must-Know
Does the Indian eTourist Visa have any special restrictions imposed?
Belarus passport holders must know that they cannot engage in any illegal activities, cannot engage in Tablighi activities, doing any such activities will lead to find and even banned from entry and deported from india. You are allowed to visit spiritual places, but are strictly prohibited from giving religious lectures and speeches on the principles and beliefs of Tablighi Jamaat.
With the Indian eTourist visa, Belarus passport holders are only allowed to explore the historical places, natural wonders, attend yoga and meditation sessions, visit your friends and relatives, have cultural exploration, wildlife exploration, etc.
Applying for the Indian eVisa with a criminal history? Are you eligible to do so?
Travelers should know that they are allowed to apply for the Indian eVisa, even though the traveler has a criminal record, but the approval of the eVisa will depend on the nature of the crime you have committed. You are suggested that you should get in touch with a immigration official, discuss your situation, and ask him whether you are eligible to apply or not.