Indian eVisa for Uzbekistan citizens

The government of India to make entry to India stress-free for foreign travelers has introduced the Indian eVisa which is an electronic visa, meaning you need to apply online. This service was introduced in November 2014 and currently around 171 countries from around the world are eligible to apply, and Uzbekistan is one of the countries.

Citizens of Uzbekistan who wish to visit India now can apply for the Indian eVisa from the comforts of their home at their own convenient time. Since the application process is entirely online citizens do not have to visit the Indian embassy, this makes the task easy for applicants who stay far away from the city or the Indian Embassy office.

This is a short term visa and can be applied for various reasons like business, tourism or for medical treatment. Travelers who have to visit India for one of the following reasons for a short visit should check this short guide.

Documents Obligatory to Apply for Indian eVisa, what Uzbekistan citizens must have?

Uzbekistan citizens who are finally visiting India, they must know that to apply for the Indian eVisa they have to collect some important necessary documents:

• Valid Uzbekistan passport
• Valid Email address
• Scanned photo (uploaded passport-photo should meet government mentioned requirements)
• Scanned passport copy (required to provide the first page of the passport containing personal info)
• Use valid Credit/debit card for paying Indian eVisa fees

Uzbekistan Passport Holders, check the Different Categories of Indian eVisas Available to them?

Uzbekistan citizens belong to the Indian eVisa eligible and hence they are liable to apply for the Indian visa online for short-stays without having to visit the embassy, here is a list of the types of Indian eVisa which you can opt for:

Indian e-Tourist Visa for Uzbekistan citizens

Uzbekistan citizens can apply for the Indian eTourist visa for visiting India for purposes related to exploring the historical and natural wonders of India, knowing about the culture of India, wellness retreats like yoga and meditation, meeting friends and relatives, etc.

Depending on the number of days and years required to visit India, it is divided into the following categories, which tourists can apply according to their need:

e-Tourist Visa 30 days: This e-Tourist Visa for 30 days, gives a 30 days validity period, and two-entries, and the visa expires on the 29th day,i.e. one day before the validity period.

e-Tourist Visa 1-year: This e-Tourist Visa for 1-year, gives 1-year validity period, and multiple-entries, but each visit is for 180-days stays.

e-Tourist Visa 5-year: This e-Tourist Visa for 5-year, gives 5-year validity period, and multiple-entries, but each visit is for 180-days stays.

Indian e-Business Visa for Uzbekistan citizens

Uzbekistan citizens can apply for the Indian eBusiness visa for visiting India for purposes related to business meetings, hiring new candidates, supervising a project, inaugurating a new branch, etc.

This e-Business Visa gives 1-year validity period, and multiple-entries, but the visit is for 180-day stays, which the traveler can use 180 days all at once or divide it into two parts.

Indian e-Medical Visa for Uzbekistan citizens

Uzbekistan citizens can apply for the Indian eMedical visa for visiting India for purposes related to getting medical treatment, surgery or consulting a doctor for health issues.

This e-Medical Visa gives 1-year validity period, and three-entries, but the visit is for 60-days stay, which cannot be extended.

Indian e-Medical Attendant Visa for Uzbekistan citizens

Uzbekistan citizens can apply for the Indian eMedical Attendant visa for visiting India for purposes related to getting medical treatment, surgery or consulting a doctor for health issues.

This e-Medical Attendant Visa gives 1-year validity period, and three-entries, but the visit is for 60-days stay, which cannot be extended.

Indian e-Conference Visa for Uzbekistan citizens

Uzbekistan citizens can apply for the Indian eConference visa for visiting India for purposes related to attending international seminars, events, exhibitions, and webinars.

This e-Conference Visa gives 30-days validity period, and three-entries, and has to leave the country, after the conference ends, and cannot be extended.

What are the Specific Documents required for the type of eVisa applied?

Here is a list of the documents which the Uzbekistan citizens must have in order to apply for the designated Indian eVisa:

• Uzbekistan citizens getting medical treatment should provide proof in a letterhead from the hospital in India where is going to get the treatment, with his name, signature of the doctor, treatment details and date of treatment and end of treatment.
• Uzbekistan citizens who need to visit India for attending international conferences, need to show an invitation letter in a letterhead from the organization in India, inviting him for the conference and other clearance letters.
• Uzbekistan citizens visiting for business activities need to provide a letterhead from the company in India with his name inviting him for the business meeting or any other business reason, and his business card.
• If you are visiting India to attend short-term courses, provide details of the course in a letterhead, and that the course should not be certificate based.
• The documents provided should be in English and should be uploaded using the PDF format, otherwise it will be rejected.

Why not check these quick steps to apply for the Indian eVisa?

Uzbekistan citizens who has to fill the Indian eVisa application form for visiting India, here is a stepwise guide, which will make it easier for you to fill:

Step 1: Visit the Indian eVisa site, select to apply, you will land in the application form. Here you need to fill in basic but important details like family name or surname, full name and middle name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, email address, identification or any scar mark, residence address and mobile number.

Step 2: Fill the passport number, passport issuing and expiry date and passport issuing nation, without making any mistakes.

Step 3: Also, fill in other basic questions like gender, your marital status, occupation, religion and qualification.

Step 4: Answer questions related to character like if you have any crimes committed, have been sentenced, deported from any nation, etc. And related questions like if you have any serious health issues, communicable diseases, etc.

Step 5: When you are done filling the form, check it once again and then pay the Indian eVisa fees.

Step 6: When you complete all the steps, you will receive a mail that your eVisa application has been submitted. You have to wait for 3-4 working days to receive the final status.

Uzbekistan Nationals wondering what is the Processing Time of the India e-Visa applied?

Uzbekistan citizens must know that they have to wait for 3-4 working days to receive the final status of the Indian eVisa application form. The processing time to receive the final status of the Indian eVisa application varies from one application to another and the number of applications received during that time period.

Delays and rejections in the Indian eVisa application applied, why?

The delays and rejections in the Indian eVisa Application may be due to reasons:

• Not uploading the scanned documents following the guidelines
• Incomplete details in the form
• Inaccurate information
• Documents uploaded are not genuine
• Entered wrong passport number
• Spelling mistakes, etc.

Need to travel to India in an emergency? Is it possible to travel?

You can travel to India in an emergency situation with the help of an emergency visa, but there is no guarantee that you will be able to get the emergency visa. During such a situation, you can immediately visit the Indian Embassy, they will consult you on how to apply, and whether it is possible or not.

This emergency visa is different from that of Indian eVisas, and takes less than 24 hours to be processed compared to that of Indian eVisas. This visa can entirely be applied for emergency reasons like:

• Legal procedures going on and need to visit the court urgently
• Visit an immediate family member who is serious illness
• Death of an immediate family member

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