Indian eVisa Requirements for Bolivian citizens
Citizens of Bolivia who are planning to visit India, now can enjoy smooth entry into the nation by applying for the Indian eVisa, an electronic travel authority, launched by the government of India in November 2014. This facility is available to 171 countries, and Bolivia is one of the countries who is eligible to apply for the Indian eVisa.
India is land filled with ancient architectural buildings and ruins, natural wonders, and for its great hospital infrastructure, buzzing hub for businesses, and wellness programs like yoga and meditation. Citizens of Bolivia can apply for the Indian eVisa online for any of the mentioned reasons without having to visit the embassy.
What are the advantages of the Indian eVisa that Bolivian citizens can make use of?
Bolivian citizens applying for the Indian eVisa (electronic travel authority), can avail the following benefits entitled to them:
- Highlight of the Indian eVisa is that according to the type of eVisa applied, travelers can enjoy unlimited-entries into the nation.
- With the Indian eVisa foreign travelers can enter any state of India and Union territories.
- According to the eVisa-type applied by the applicant, the validity of the eVisa varies, however the maximum time-period offered is 5-years.
- The Indian eTourist visa allows travelers to stay for a maximum duration of 90-days, continuously.
- Citizens of Bolivia must know that in order to enter they must make entry through government authorized immigration checkpoints, land based entry is restricted.
- Citizens of Bolivia can use the Indian eVisa for important reasons like medical treatment, business meetings, international conferences and for leisure reasons like exploring the natural and historical places and attending yoga and meditation programs.
Citizens of Bolivia who have to apply for the Indian eVisa, What are the different categories available?
The immigration authorities of India, to make eVisa applications easy for applicants to fill, have further categorized the Indian eVisa which are listed below, the applicants will have to select based on the purpose of their visit to India.
Indian E-Tourist Visa
The Indian e-tourist visa was introduced for tourism purposes who have to make a quick visit to India for tourism related activities like visiting the architectural and historical wonders, wellness programs like yoga and meditation in places like Kerala and Rishikesh, visiting close friends and family, beach vacation in Goa and South India, wildlife safari experience, etc.
The duration and validity of stay in the Indian e-tourist visa varies, depending on the type of tourists eVisa you have applied, which are further categorized as mentioned below:
Indian Tourist eVisa for 30-days: This e-tourist visa is valid for 30 days and grants two-entries. However tourists with this 30-days eVisa must know that this eVisa will expire one-day before the provided validity date, so make sure to leave the country latest by 29 days.
Indian Tourist eVisa for 1-year: This e-tourist visa is valid for one-year and grants unlimited-entries, each visit limited to 180-days stay, this means that you cannot stay more than 180-days.
Indian Tourist eVisa for 5-years: This e-tourist visa is valid for five-years and grants unlimited-entries, each visit limited to 180-days stay, this means that you cannot stay more than 180-days.
Indian E-Business Visa
The Indian e-business visa was introduced for business professionals who have to make a quick visit to India for business activities like attending meetings, opening of new branch offices, hiring of candidates, opening of new plant, giving speech, etc. The Indian e-business visa is valid for one-year, granting unlimited-entries and allowing stay up to 180 days, which the business travelers can divide it into two stays.
Documents required to apply:
To apply for the Indian e-business visa, applicants will have to provide documents like his business card with his name and designation, and name of the company in Bolivia. Also, a letterhead from the company in India, inviting him with his name on the letter and official details of the purpose of the invitation.
Indian E-Medical Visa
The Indian e-medical visa was introduced for patients who have to make a quick visit to India for medical related reasons like getting surgery, consulting the doctor, therapy, etc. The Indian e-medical visa is valid for one-year, granting three-entries and allowing stay for a maximum period of 2-months.
Documents required to apply:
To apply for the Indian e-medical visa, applicants will have to provide documents like a letterhead from the hospital in India, with his name on the letter and medical details, start date and end date of treatment, signature of the doctor in the hospital, etc.
Indian E-Medical Attendant Visa
The Indian e-medical attendant visa was introduced for travelers accompanying the patients who have to make a quick visit to India for medical related reasons like getting surgery, consulting the doctor, therapy, etc. The Indian e-medical attendant visa is valid for one-year, granting three-entries and allowing stay for a maximum period of 2-months. Per e-medical visa only two medical attendants are allowed to apply for the Indian e-medical attendant visa.
Indian E-Conference Visa
The Indian e-conference visa was introduced for business professionals who have to make a quick visit to India for attending international conferences, events, trade fairs, expos, seminars, and exhibitions. The Indian e-conference visa is valid for 30-days, granting single-entry.
Documents required to apply:
To apply for the Indian e-conference visa, applicants will have to provide documents like a letterhead from the company in India, inviting him with his name on the letter and official details of the conference with the start date and end date mentioned on it, clearance letters from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs.
Must-have prerequisite documents Bolivian citizens applying for the Indian eVisa?
Citizens of Bolivia before applying for the Indian eVisa you must have all the required documents to make sure that you fill all the details correctly and so that your application is accepted:
- Valid Bolivia passport
- Passport photo (the scanned photo should meet the guidelines mentioned, otherwise it will become difficult for you to upload the photo)
- Scanned copy of biodata page of the passport for uploading
- The passport must have blank pages for getting visa stamps at the airport.
- Return ticket, incase you might be asked
- Valid email address
- For making Indian eVisa application fees, mush have a Debit/Credit card
- Must have the required funds in his bank account for visiting India
- If coming from yellow fever pandemic country, Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, latest one
Bolivian Citizens wondering how to complete the Indian eVisa form? Here's the short guide
Citizens of Bolivia who are planning a trip to India for short-term visit can check the following steps to fill the Indian eVisa application form:
Step 1: Visit the site, click the application link, fill in details like your full name, surname, nationality, gender, email address, identification mark if any, mobile number, residence address, etc.
Step 2: Enter passport number, the passport issuing date and expiry date and the passport issuing country.
Step 3: Fill in other important information like religion, marital status, profession, education, etc.
Step 4: Answer security questions like health related questions, if you have any criminal records or conducted any crime.
Step 5: Scanned documents i.e. your passport and passport-size photo are to be uploaded as per the guidelines listed.
Step 6: Check the details you have filled in the form, if you are sure everything is correctly filled, pay eVisa processing fees and submit the form
Step 7: Finally you have submitted successfully, you will have to wait for the final status.
Time-required for the Indian eVisa application forms to be processed, what is the waiting time?
The maximum waiting time for the final status of the Indian eVisa is 3-4 working days. Some applications which match the criterias and all the details are filled accurately and genuine documents are submitted. These types of applications are verified faster and are likely to get the approved eVisa by email within 1-2 working days.
What is the reason for the delay in receiving my Indian eVisa application status?
If the details filled are inaccurate, if the form is incomplete, if the passport photo is not uploaded correctly following the guidelines, if the passport number entered is wrong, or if the documents submitted are not genuine, does not support your eVisa-type applied, there might be a delay in receiving your application status and sometimes it may also be rejected. Whatever is the reason you will be notified.