Indian eVisa for Cambodian Citizens
Are you a citizen of Cambodia or do you have a Cambodia passport, then you are eligible to apply for the Indian eVisa online for a short visit to the country. The Indian eVisa is an electronic visa (the application process takes place entirely online), introduced by the government of India in November 2014.
The initiative was taken to make travel to India for short term visits related to activities like business meetings, tourism and medical treatment.
Foreign travelers who wish to visit India can now easily do so by applying for the Indian eVisa, which is available to around 171 countries around the world. The citizens of Indian eVisa eligible countries, now can apply for the Indian eVisa online from the comforts of their home without having to visit the embassy like the traditional visa system.
Whether you are traveling to India for a business meeting or getting medical treatment or for exploring historical sites, the Indian eVisa makes it hassle-free to travel to India.
Do citizens of Cambodia need to apply for a visa, if they have plans to visit India?
Cambodia passport holders who wish to visit India will have to apply for a visa to visit India, which is mandatory to have. If they are planning to travel to India for short term stays for purposes related to medical treatment, visiting the historical places and natural wonders, or for attending business meetings, they can apply for the Indian eVisa, which is an electronic visa and citizens can easily apply online without having to visit the embassy.
Is the Visa-on-Arrival facility available for Cambodian citizens planning to visit India?
Cambodian citizens who have plans to visit India must know that a visa-on-arrival facility is not available. So in order to enter India, the Cambodian citizens will have to apply for the Indian eVisa which is an electronic visa and takes around 3-4 working days to get the final status, varying from one application to another.
What are the obligatory common documents that Cambodian citizens must-have to apply for the Indian eVisa?
Cambodian citizens in order to apply for the Indian eVisa must gather the following documents, failing to provide any of the documents mentioned below would lead to rejection of your application.
- Valid Cambodia passport
- Credit/Debit card required to pay the Indian electronic visa fees.
- Scanned copy of the passport-size photo (recently clicked and should meet the government guidelines)
- Scanned copy of the passport (biodata page that consists of the personal info)
- Email address
- Proof of funds in your bank account or credit card, accommodation details and activities you will be indulged in India.
- Date of journey to India, return ticket from India (the exit date from India).
Various types of Indian eVisas that Cambodian citizens can apply according to their need
To make traveling to India easy, the government of India has introduced different types of Indian electronic visas which Cambodian citizens can apply.
India e-Business Visa for Cambodian citizens
The Indian e-Business visa for Cambodian citizens is for traveling to India for business related reasons, and is valid for one-year granting multiple-entries, and stay is limited to 180 days. The 180 days stay offered can be used by the business travelers all at once or can be divided into two parts, if they are planning to visit India for the second time for business activity within the one-year validity period offered.
India e-Tourist Visa for Cambodian citizens
The Indian e-Tourist visa for Cambodian citizens is for traveling to India for tourism related reasons, and its validity period varies depending on the type of eTourist visa applied. Citizens of Cambodia can use the eTourist visa for exploring the sightseeing places of India, engaging in yoga and meditation, wildlife safari experience, visiting friends and family members, etc.
Subcategories of Indian eTourist Visa types which you can opt for:
Cambodian passport holders planning a visit to India for tourism purpose, they have the choice of three different eTourist visa, which they can opt for according to the number of days/ years required:
Indian eTourist Visa for 30 days: Valid for 30 days granting 2-entries, and stays limited to 29-days, which means the visa expires one-day before the validity date.
Indian eTourist Visa for 1 year: Valid for One-year granting unlimited entries, and stays limited to 180-days, each time the tourist visits India for tourism purpose.
Indian eTourist Visa for 5 years: Valid for Five-years granting unlimited entries, and stays limited to 180-days, each time the tourist visits India for tourism purpose.
India e-Medical Visa for Cambodian citizens
The Indian e-Medical visa for Cambodian citizens is for traveling to India for medical related reasons, and is valid for one-year granting three-entries, and stay is limited to 2 months. Citizens of Cambodia can use the eMedical visa for surgery, medical treatment, consulting a doctor, etc.
India e-Medical Attendant Visa for Cambodian citizens
The Indian e-Medical Attendant visa for Cambodian citizens is for traveling to India for accompanying the patients with eMedical visa who have to visit India for medical related reasons, and is valid for one-year granting three-entries, and stay is limited to 2 months.
India e-Conference Visa for Cambodian citizens
The Indian e-Conference visa for Cambodian citizens is for traveling to India for conference related reasons, and is valid for 30-days granting single-entry, and stay is limited to 30-days. Citizens of Cambodia can use the eConference Visa for attending international conferences, webinars, events and seminars.
Specific Documents that you must-have related to the Indian eVisa type applied
Besides the common documents listed above there are certain other documents that are obligatory to gather depending on the eVisa type applied.
- If a Cambodian citizen is applying for the Indian eVisa for attending short-term programs that does not provide any certificate then they should furnish the details of the program in a letterhead.
- If applying for the eMedical visa, then the Cambodian citizen needs to provide a letter in a letterhead from the hospital in India with his name, signature of the doctor and date of admission in the hospital, details of the treatment, etc.
- If applying for the eBusiness visa, then the Cambodian citizen needs to provide a letter in a letterhead from the company in India inviting the person with his name on it to attend the meeting, etc.
- If applying for the eConference visa, then the Cambodian citizen needs to provide a letter in a letterhead from the organizers in India inviting the person with his name on it to attend the conference, etc.
What are the basic steps required to fill the Indian eVisa Application Form by the Cambodian citizens?
So in order to enter India, the Cambodian citizens will have to apply for the Indian eVisa, which is quite easy, you simply need to choose the eVisa type based on your purpose of visit to India and fill in some basic details.
Step 1: Visit the Indian eVisa website
When you visit the Indian eVisa website, you will find the ‘Apply for Indian eVisa’ option, select this option and you will be directed to the Indian eVisa Application Form page.
Step 2: Fill common personal details asked
You are required to start filling the Indian eVisa Application form, by providing your full name, surname, citizenship, place of birth, country of birth, mobile number, residence address, and email address.
Step 3: Provide your passport information
Carefully enter your Cambodia Passport number, your passport issuing country, and the passport issuing and expiry date.
Step 4: Answer some additional questions requested
The applicant will have to answer some questions like his gender, his religion, marital status, education and occupation.
Step 5: Security questions that are compulsory to be answered
For the security of the nation and its public, some security questions are asked like any criminal activities conducted in the past, deported from any country, any serious health issues, etc.
Step 6: Passport and passport-photo needs to be uploaded
You are required to upload the scanned copies of your passport, the biography page and the passport-photo, following the photo instructions and guidelines.
Step 7: Review the information provided in the application
It is important to review the information that you have filled in the form, before making the Indian e-visa fees using a debit/credit card.
Step 8: Waiting for the status of the Indian eVisa application submitted
The moment you submit the form you will receive a confirmation mail, and to receive the final status of the Indian eVisa applied will take 3-4 working days.
Cambodian Nationals Applied for the Indian eVisa, what is the Processing-time?
The processing time of the Indian eVisa application form is 3-4 working days and the processing time varies from one application to another. Sometimes due to incomplete details, wrong spelling, inaccurate details, lack of supplying proper documents, there might be delays in processing the application and sometimes even rejections.
Documents Cambodian citizens must-have to furnish upon arrival in India
On arrival in India, the Cambodian citizens traveling to India with the Indian eVisa must have the following documents, otherwise your entry to the nation is not guaranteed.
Approved Indian eVisa: Cambodian citizens with the approved Indian eVisa, do take a print of it to present it at the immigration checkpoints.
Latest Yellow Fever Vaccination Card: Cambodian citizens who have traveled from a yellow fever affected region should provide the latest vaccination card, otherwise they will be quarantined.
Provide Biometric data: Cambodian citizens must know that on-arrival at the airport in India, your fingerprints will be taken and your face will be scanned at the passport controls for further verification.
Valid Zambia passport: Cambodian citizens must present their valid Cambodia passport with which they have applied for the Indian eVisa
Other documents: Cambodian citizens must present their documents related to the Indian eVisa-type applied, for example if visiting for business, you have to furnish documents related to it.