Indian eVisa for Paraguayan Citizens
The Government of India wanted foreign travelers to have hassle-free entry into the nation for short-term visit, so to make things easy, the government took an initiative to provide electronic visa application, referred to as the Indian eVisa. This electronic travel authorization service was started in November 2014, initially a few countries were able to avail its services, now around 171 countries are eligible for the Indian eVisa and Paraguay is one of them.
We all know that the geography of India is diversified, which means that travelers can enjoy different experiences, whether they want to visit the tropical rainforests of northeast, enjoy a beach vacation in Goa and south India, enjoy the snow in Himachal Pradesh, thrill in the desert in Rajasthan, relaxing vacation in the hill-stations in Uttarakhand and Himachal, visit the historical places or attend a wellness program like yoga and meditation, the list is unlimited.
Since Paraguay is one of the Indian eVisa eligible countries, how can the travelers obtain it?
The citizens of Paraguay can obtain the Indian eVisa by visiting the website and applying on the Indian eVisa application link and filling the form. They don't have to visit the embassy to apply for the eVisa, the entire process is online, from filling the Indian eVisa form to receiving the approved eVisa. To fill the form it will take only a few minutes, but make sure to apply for the Indian eVisa at least 4-7 working days in advance, before your date of journey.
Different Categories of Indian eVisa that Paraguayan Citizens should apply based on their purpose of visit
The immigration department of India has divided the Indian eVisa into certain categories for short-term visit to India, which the travelers can apply according to their purpose of visit:
India eTourist visa for Paraguayan Citizens
The India eTourist visa is offered to foreign travelers who wish to travel India for short-visits for tourism purposes like visiting the historical sites, beach vacation, attending yoga and meditation sessions, trekking and hiking in Himachal Pradesh, meeting friends and family members, etc. The eTourist visa offers a validity period and stay as per the duration of the eTourist visa applied.
Subcategories of the Indian eTourist Visa
So based on the stay required and hoping to visit India on regular intervals of the year, the eTourist visa is divided into the following:
Indian eTourist Visa for 30-days: This eTourist visa allots a 30-day validity period with double-entries during this validity period. Travelers must know that this eVisa expires one-day before the validity period, which means that the travelers must leave the country one-day before the validity period, that is one the 29th day.
Indian eTourist Visa for 1-year: This eTourist visa allots a one-year validity period with unlimited-entries during this validity period and each visit is limited to 180 days, you cannot extend it.
Indian eTourist Visa for 5-years: This eTourist visa allots a five-year validity period with unlimited-entries during this validity period and each visit is limited to 180 days, you cannot extend it.
India eBusiness visa for Paraguayan Citizens
The Indian eBusiness visa is offered to foreign travelers who wish to travel India for short-visits for business purposes like attending business meetings, events, taking interviews, leading a project, opening of a new branch office, set-up of new factories, etc.
This eBusiness visa allots a one-year validity period with double-entries during this validity period and stay is limited to 180 days, business travelers can stay for 180 days altogether or split it into two-stays.
India eConference visa for Paraguayan Citizens
The Indian e-Conference visa is offered to foreign travelers who wish to travel India for short-visits for conference purposes like attending international conferences, seminars, events, exhibitions, trade fairs, expos, etc. This e-Conference visa allots 30-days stay with only one-entry.
India eMedical visa for Paraguayan Citizens
The Indian eMedical visa is offered to foreign travelers who wish to travel India for short-visits for medical purposes like surgery, medical treatment, consulting a doctor, etc. This eMedical visa allots a one-year validity period with triple-entries during this validity period and stay is limited to 60 days.
India eMedical Attendant visa for Paraguayan Citizens
This Indian eMedical Attendant visa is offered to foreign travelers who wish to travel India for short-visits for accompanying the patients with eMedical visa who have to get a surgery, medical treatment, or consulting a doctor. This eMedical Attendant visa can be applied by only two-travelers per one eMedical visa. The validity granted is one-year with triple-entries during this validity period and stay is limited to 60 days.
What are the Must-have Obligatory Documents Necessary to Apply for Indian eVisa?
In order to apply for the Indian eVisa, the common documents that the Paraguayan Citizens must gather before applying for the Indian eVisa include:
- Paraguay passport
- Credit/Debit card for paying the fees
- Passport-size photo that's scanned and meeting the criterions mentioned by the immigration officials.
- Scanned passport copy (biodata page that consists the personal info like name, date of birth, address and the passport photo)
- Email address for getting all the updates related to the Indian eVisa.
- Funds in the account, according to the purpose of visit and duration of stay in India
- Return ticket, accommodation details and travel plan
- Other documents based on the Indian eVisa applied like business, medical or conference.
Important points for uploading the passport photo
While uploading your photo, there are certain guidelines mentioned by the immigration department which the applicant has to follow, here we have mentioned the important ones:
- Uploading of colored passport-photo that have been clicked recently.
- The passport-photo should be in a plain white background, neglecting would lead to rejection.
- While clicking your photo, the face should be placed in the center and the entire face should be covered.
- Click only in natural or neutral facial expression.
- Make sure that your mouth, eyes, or nose is covered with any accessories.
- The photo clicked should be clear, and not blur, otherwise it would be rejected.
Want to have an idea about the details to be filled in the Indian eVisa form and the steps required?
So that you are able to fill the Indian eVisa form easily, here is a stepwise guide, but before that make sure you have all the documents:
Step 1: To fill the Indian eVisa form, visit the site, click on the link, choose the type of eVisa required and start filling the details. You have to fill in information like your full name, surname, date of birth, email address, residence address, nationality, place of birth, and identification mark.
Step 2: Complete filling the required passport information accurately like the passport number, passport issuing country, issuing date of the passport and expiry date.
Step 3: Fill-in extra information like your marital status, gender, religion, occupation, qualification, etc.
Step 4: Travelers itinerary details like entry and exit date from the country, accommodation, places you will visit, activities you are planning to do, entry port and exit port, etc.
Step 5: Fill-in important security questions like in case of any serious health issues, any crime committed, legal issues, have been imprisoned, etc.
Step 6: Thoroughly check whatever details are filled, make sure it is correctly filled.
Step 7: Once you are sure that the details are all okay, click on the payment link to make the Indian eVisa application fees
Step 8: The last step involves waiting for the eVisa status
So, What is the Time-required to process the Indian eVisa? Those travelers who have applied and are waiting for the status?
The time-required to receive the Indian eVisa is 3-4 working days, however applicants must know that the processing time-taken differs from one application to another.
Delays in the application form might be due to lack of genuine documents, incomplete details, inaccurate information, wrong entry of passport number, wrong spellings, etc. If you want to receive your approved Indian eVisa within the specified time mentioned, you should ensure to provide every detail accurately.
I have submitted the Indian eVisa form and paid the fees, will I receive any confirmation regarding the same?
Applicants who have applied for the Indian eVisa, the minute they submit after paying the application fees, they will receive a confirmation status. Applicants for their convenience should keep a copy of this eVisa application confirmation mail, this will help you to check the status of your Indian eVisa application.
So want to check the status of the Indian eVisa application? Here's how
To check the status of your Indian eVisa application, the applicant needs to go through the confirmation mail, there you will find a reference number. Visit the site and check the application status by entering the reference number, based on the current status, it will be notified as rejected, approved or in progress.
Want to extend my stay in India, Am I allowed to do so? Will there be any kind of penalties or fines imposed on me?
Paraguayan Citizens visiting India should know that overstaying is not allowed, whatever duration that is offered in the Indian eVisa, travelers are allowed to stay for that time-period only. Whoever is found not sticking to the stay period offered will be fined and penalties will be imporses on them.
Travelers visiting India, should read their approved Indian eVisa, in which all the details regarding the validity of the eVisa, stay period offered, and entries allowed are mentioned. Check carefully and book your return flight tickets, before the stay period expires.
Overstaying is considered illegal in India and neglecting it could lead to heavy fines, detention, deportation, legal charges on you, imprisonment and other penalties.
Those who have Received the approved Indian eVisa? What to do next on-arrival in India?
Paraguayan Citizens who are ready to visit India, here is a list of some of the important documents that travelers must carry along with them while on their visit to India:
- Approved Indian eVisa (it's better to have a printed copy to present at the airport)
- Valid Paraguay passport
- Properly filled Passenger Arrival Card
- Documents related to your purpose of visit to India, for example medical-related documents if entering on eMedical visa
- Latest Yellow Fever Vaccination Card, if recently traveled from the affected region.