Indian eVisa for Latvian citizens
Latvian citizens who wish to visit India, can now easily do so by applying for the Indian eVisa, which is an electronic visa for short stays. This online visa was introduced by the government of India in November 2014, so that travelers from certain Indian eVisa eligible countries are able to enter easily for short stays.
The Indian eVisa is currently offered to around 171 countries and Latvia is one of the lucky countries to enjoy the service. Travelers from Latvia will simply have to visit the site and complete the form online and submit the documents, during the entire application process you do not have to visit the Indian embassy physically.
What are the obligatory documents that Latvian citizens need to have with them to be eligible to apply?
Latvian citizens who needs to visit India for short stays, they are eligible to apply for the Indian eVisa, but in order to do so, they need to furnish the following documents:
- Valid Latvia passport
- Scanned passport copy (consisting of the biodata page only)
- Credit/Debit card with balance for making the India e-visa fee payment
- Scanned passport-size photo (should be uploaded sticking to the photo guidelines listed by the government)
- Email address for getting all the notifications related to the Indian eVisa and the approved eVisa as well.
- Proof of funds in your account, accommodation details and what are the activities you will be engaged in.
- Return flight tickets.
What is the process to apply for the Indian eVisa? Are there any rules to follow?
To apply for the Indian eVisa, Latvian citizens should check if they fall under the list of Indian eVisa eligible countries, and if their purpose of travel to the country fits the terms and conditions of this eVisa. This is a short stay visa, Latvian citizens can apply for reasons related to tourism, conference, business, and medical activities.
To apply for the eVisa, Latvian citizens should have the above mentioned mandatory documents and visit the site and start filling the details and finally make the fee payment.
Important information for the Latvian citizens regarding different types of Indian eVisa available
Latvian citizens must know that to apply for the Indian eVisa, the government of India has divided the Indian eVisa into different categories to make eVisa application convenient, let's find out about them:
Indian eTourist Visa for Latvian citizens
The services of the Indian eTourist visa can be used by the citizens of Latvia for tourism activities like meeting friends and family members, visiting the natural wonders and historical places, wellness retreats like yoga and meditation, trekking and hiking in the Himalayas, wildlife exploration, beach vacation, etc.
The Indian eTourist visa is further subdivided into 3-categories to make eTourist visa application easy, based on the duration.
Indian eTourist Visa is further categorized into the following types:
Indian eTourist Visa for 30 days: It grants a validity period of 30-days and is limited to two-entries. One of the crucial points about this eVisa is that it expires one-day before the validity period i.e. on the 29th day, making it compulsory to leave latest by the 29th day.
Indian eTourist Visa for 1 year: It grants a validity period of one-year and offers unlimited-entries, each visit permitting a stay period of 180 days, which cannot be extended.
Indian eTourist Visa for 5 years: It grants a validity period of five-years and offers unlimited-entries, each visit permitting a stay period of 180 days, which cannot be extended.
Indian eBusiness Visa for Latvian citizens
The services of the Indian eBusiness visa can be used by the citizens of Latvia for business activities like business meetings, opening a new office, hiring new employees, brand launch meetings, supervising a project, etc.
It grants a validity period of one-year and offers multiple-entries, and permitting a stay period of 180 days, which cannot be extended. This 180-day stay offered can be accumulated all at once or be divided into two-stays.
Indian e-Conference visa for Latvian citizens
The services of the Indian eConference visa can be used by the citizens of Latvia for conference activities like attending conferences in India, webinars, and seminars. It grants a validity period of 30-days and offers single-entry, permitting a stay during the conference period.
Indian eMedica Visa for Latvian citizens
The services of the Indian eMedical visa can be used by the citizens of Latvia for medical activities like getting medical treatments, surgery, consulting the doctor, curing of a disease, etc.
It grants a validity period of 2-months and offers triple-entries, and permitting a stay period of 60-days, which cannot be extended. One of the crucial points about this eVisa is that it allows the second and third visit to the country, only after the first entry has been completed.
Indian eMedical Attendant Visa for Latvian citizens
The services of the Indian eMedical Attendant visa can be used by the citizens of Latvia for accompanying the patients with eMedical visa who are getting treatment in India or have to consult a doctor in India.
It grants a validity period of 2-months and offers triple-entries, and permitting a stay period of 60-days, which cannot be extended, the rules and regulations are similar to that of the Indian eVisa. One of the crucial points about this eVisa is that it allows only two-attendants to apply against one eMedical visa.
Latvia passport holders trying to fill the Indian eVisa form? Here's the guide
Latvian citizens who have plans to visit India for reason like visiting the historical places in India, wellness retreats like yoga and meditation, business meetings, getting medical treatment, etc, here is a short guide to know what exactly the form contains:
Step 1: Latvian citizens should simply visit the Indian eVisa site, select the application form option, and you will be directed to the page.
Step 2: Start filling the basic questions asked in the Indian eVisa form like your surname, full name, citizenship, residence address, mobile number, date of birth, place of birth, identification mark if any, and email address.
Step 3: Fill your Latvia passport number, issuing country, and passport issuing and expiry date.
Step 4: Answer what's your marital status, your gender, educational qualification and profession.
Step 5: Important security questions like any serious health issues, any crimes committed, any legal issues, imprisoned in the past, etc.
Step 6: Upload scanned Passport (consisting of the biodata page) and recent passport-photo (must be uploaded adhering to the photo requirements).
Step 7: Check the details you filled in the Indian eVisa form and then pay the eVisa fees, using the debit/credit card.
Step 8: Once the Indian eVisa application fee payment is made, you will get a mail that your application has been submitted successfully.
Latvian citizens who have applied for the Indian eVisa, what is the processing-time taken?
The applicants must know that the processing time required to receive the final status of the Indian eVisa application is 3-4 working days, this is the normal time taken. Those whose applications do not have any errors and have submitted all the documents, they are eligible to receive within 2-working days.
The Indian eVisa application of the Latvia citizen was delayed, what might be the reason?
Sometimes delays may occur, if the applicant does not provide the details accurately, entering of wrong spelling, wrong passport number by mistake, or the form consists of incomplete details, it is liable to be delayed.
The Indian eVisa application of the Latvia citizen was rejected, what might be the reason?
Latvian citizens who have applied for the Indian eVisa, sometimes might face rejection due to some reasons like lack of genuine documents, details not matching, did not provide correct details, etc.
If the application of the Latvia citizen is approved, how will they receive the approved Indian eVisa?
The Latvian citizens who have applied for the Indian eVisa, they do not have to worry, if the application is accepted, they will receive the approved Indian eVisa by mail, which they have provided during the filling of the application form. Applicants do not have to take the pain of visiting the immigration office.
Arriving in India with your approved Indian eVisa, list of documents to carry to India?
The Belarus 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)
- Passenger Arrival Card, comprises personal info and questions related to restricted items (if you have any, mention it in the card).
- Valid Belarus passport
- Documents in support of the India visa-type (the reason you are traveling to India)
- 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 Indian eVisa, exit from the plane, follow the immigration signs, here you have to show your passport, and the approved Indian eVisa at the checkpoint. After that, collect your luggage and follow the customs sign, stand in the line according to your nationality and the eVisa type, and declare, if you have brought any restricted items. If you have not brought any restricted items, you can be in the green line and finally you pass the security checks, and get ready to enter India.