Indian eVisa for Ivory Coast Citizens

The government of India to make visa application hassle-free for foreign travelers introduced the Indian eVisa in November 2014 for people who need to visit India on a frequent basis for short-term visits. This visa can be currently applied by 171 countries and Ivory Coast is one of the eligible countries.

Foreign travelers can now visit for short visits related to activities like exploring the natural wonders, historical places which are renowned around the world, wellness retreats like yoga and meditation programs, attending business meetings, events, or getting medical treatment. The traveler simply needs to select the type of Indian eVisa for which he needs to visit India.

Want to apply for the Indian eVisa? Check the list of documents

Ivory citizens who are applying for the Indian eVisa for visit to India, here is the list of common documents which they should have apart from the other supporting documents in order to be eligible to apply:

• Valid Ivory Coast passport
• Scanned passport copy of the biodata page
• Scanned passport photo (strictly adhering to the photo-guidelines)
• Email address
• Credit/ debit card with balance for Indian eVisa fee payment

What are the different Indian eVisa Types Ivory Nationals can opt for?

As a citizen of Ivory since you're eligible to apply for the Indian eVisa, check out the types of Indian eVisa which you can opt for based on your requirement:

India e-Tourist Visa for Ivory Coast citizens

Ivory citizens can use the eTourist visa to visit India for tourism related activities like exploring the architectural wonders, naturally beautiful places, yoga and meditation, meeting friends and relatives, wildlife safari tour in India, cultural experience, etc.

There are different categories of eTourist visa, which the government has divided based on the frequent visits to India and short-term stay:

• 5-years eTourist visa
• 1-year Tourist visa
• 30-days eTourist visa

India e-Medical Visa for Ivory Coast citizens

Ivory citizens can use the eMedical visa to visit India for medical related reasons like consultation with a specialist, for getting treatment in a hospital, surgery, etc. This eMedical visa for Ivory citizens is valid for one year with triple-entries and stay permitted is 60 days, which cannot be extended.

Important documents required to apply for Indian e-Medical visa

The applicant should provide a letter in a letterhead format from the hospital in India from where he is getting the treatment. In the letter important details like the treatment details, start date and end date of the treatment, signature of the doctor, etc, should be there.

India e-Medical Attendant Visa for Ivory Coast citizens

Ivory citizens can use the eMedical Attendant visa to visit India for escorting the patients with eMedical visa who have to visit India for reasons related to consultation with a specialist, for getting treatment in a hospital, surgery, etc. This eMedical Attendant visa is valid for one year with three entries and stay permitted is 60 days, and cannot be extended.

Indian e-Conference Visa for Ivory Coast citizens

Ivory citizens can use the eConference visa to visit India for conference related reasons like attending international conferences, events, webinars, seminars, and exhibitions. This eConference visa is valid for 30-days with a single entry and will have to leave the country within the time-period offered.

What are the obligatory eligibility requirements for applying for the Indian E-Conference Visa?

• The traveler who is applying for the Indian eConference Visa should be a representative of a company located overseas and must be invited by the organization in India to attend the webinars, trade fairs or events.
• The traveler who is applying for the Indian eConference Visa must be invited by the organization in India to attend the international conference as a guest.
• You are invited to attend a training program in India, organized by a company located in India, which is located overseas as well.

What are the must-have documents to apply for the Indian e-Conference Visa?

• You should have an invitation letter from the organization in India, who is organizing the conference in a company letterhead with signature, etc.
• To avoid creating any political chaos, the applicant must have the acceptance letter from the Ministry of External Affairs, in regards to organizing the conference.
• The applicant must also provide a clearance letter form the Ministry of Home Affairs, India.

India e-Business Visa for Ivory Coast citizens

Ivory citizens can use the eBusiness visa to visit India for business related reasons like business meetings, hiring new employees in India, guiding in a project, opening of a new manufacturing unit, brand launch, etc.

This eBusiness visa is valid for one year with multiple entries and stay granted is 180 days, which the business traveler has the privilege to stay for 180 days or divide it into two stays, if he has plans to visit for the second time.

Important documents required to apply for Indian e-Business visa

The applicant should provide a letter in a letterhead format from the organization in India who have invited him to attend the business meeting or for guiding in a project, etc. In the letter the applicant's name should be mentioned, his designation and other details. Also, the applicant will have to provide the business card as proof that he is working in the company in Ivory.

How to proceed with the Indian eVisa Application process? Check the details

Ivory citizens can use the Indian eVisa to visit India for tourism, and business related activities or for getting medical treatment. Here's a quick guide to know how the Indian eVisa application form needs to be filled, so that the applicants avoid making any unnecessary mistakes:

Step 1: Go to the website and choose the Apply Indian eVisa option, you will be directed to the Application form page. In this page fill your basic personal information like family name/ surname, full name/ middle name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, place of birth, identification or visible scar mark if any, nationality, and residence address

Step 2: Ivory passport holders filling the form should provide accurate passport number, issuing and expiry date of the passport and the issuing country of the passport.

Step 3: Answer additional questions mentioned like your religion, gender, marital status, profession and qualification.

Step 4: Answer if you have any serious health concerns, any communicable diseases, etc, and questions related to your character like convicted of any crimes in the past, have been imprisoned, etc.

Step 5: Entry to India and exit is permitted through government authorized ports only.

Step 6: Review the details and then make the Indian eVisa fee payment using your debit or credit card. Receive a confirmation mail of the application applied.

Stop 7: Wait for the status of the Indian eVisa application applied

What is the waiting-time of the Indian eVisa, after you've applied?

Ivory citizens who have already applied for the Indian eVisa application, and are waiting to receive the status, must know that the waiting time is 3-4 working days, and varies depending on application. If the application submitted is accepted, the eligible applicants will receive the  Indian eVisa in their mail IDs.

What's next after you have received the Indian eVisa by email?

When you receive the approved Indian eVisa in your mail ID, take a print out copy of the same in PDF format and keep a soft copy saved as well. The print out copy of the approved Indian eVisa makes it hassle-free to present at the immigration checkpoints, rather than showing it in your mobile.

A quick checklist to follow on-arrival process in India

So finally Ivory passport holders are traveling to India, but do remember that there are certain rules that you need to follow on arrival.

Step 1

First you must-have all the documents like:

• Printout copy of approved Indian eVisa
• Valid Ivory Coast passport
• Documents related to the Indian eVisa type you have applied.
• Passenger Arrival Card

Step 2

When you arrive in India, head towards the immigration checkpoints, show your passport and approved Indian eVisa, which will be checked. Your face will be scanned and your fingerprints will be taken for further verification, and then the visa stamp on your passport.

Step 3

After going through the immigration, collect your baggage and follow the customs line, declare if you have any retracted items, otherwise you can be in the green line and finally you can exit from the airport.

Note: You will have to declare the restricted items mentioned in the Indian Customs Office rules, otherwise you will be fined, or a penalty will be imposed.

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