Indian eVisa for Venezuelan citizens
Citizens of Venezuela can now easily visit India for short stays by applying for the Indian eVisa, which was introduced by the government of India to make the visa application process easy and hassle-free. This was one of the best initiatives taken by the government of India to increase the flow of tourism in India and thus help in the growth of the economy.
The eVisa was introduced in November 2014 and allows foreign travelers to apply according to their convenience. So Venezuelan citizens can apply for the Indian eVisa for short-stay visits related to business meetings, medical and tourism.
List of Documents that Venezuelan citizens must have to obtain the eVisa
Venezuelan citizens who are applying for the Indian eVisa to visit India, should have the necessary documents gathered before filling the form online.
- Valid Venezuela passport
- Scanned photo (uploaded photo should follow the prerequisite guidelines)
- Scanned passport copy of the biographical page.
- Email address
- Credit/ debit card for paying the Indian e-visa fee
What are the Different Categories of Indian eVisas Available for eligible countries?
Venezuelan citizens who plan to visit India, according to their purpose of visit to India, they can choose from the different categories of eVisas available.
e-Tourist Visa to India
The eTourist visa is one of the important facility offered to the citizens of eVisa eligible countries to visit India related to tourism activities like exploring the sightseeing places in India, engaging in hiking or trekking in the Himalayas, enjoying a relaxation beach vacation in Goa, attending yoga and meditation programs or visiting friends and family members.
It offers a validity period of one-year with multiple visits during this timeframe, but each visit with a limited stay of 3 months. Why not make plans accordingly based on your tour requirement.
e-Business Visa to India
The eBusiness visa is offered to the citizens of eVisa eligible countries to visit India related to business-activities like business meetings, supervising in a project, opening of a new branch office, setup of manufacturing unit, etc.
It offers a validity period of one-year with multiple entries and stay limited to 6 months, business travelers can use the 6-months altogether or split their stays into two-parts. Why not make your business visit plans accordingly.
To apply for the eBusiness visa, documents required include a letter in a letterhead from the organization in India inviting him for the business meeting and a business card with the name of the company and the name of the applicant working in Venezuela.
e-Medical Visa to India
The eMedical visa is offered to the citizens of eVisa eligible countries to visit India related to medical treatment, consultation with a doctor, surgery, etc.
It offers a validity period of 2 months with triple entry, and that the second and third entry must happen within this 2 months time period offered. After the expiry of 2 months time-period offered, you will have to apply for a new eMedical visa.
To apply for the eMedical visa, documents required include a letter in a letterhead from the hospital in India with the name of the patient, the treatment details, sign of the concerned doctor in charge, start date and end date of treatment, etc.
e-Medical Attendant Visa to India
The eMedical Attendant visa is offered to the citizens of eVisa eligible countries to accompany the patient visiting India for medical treatment, consultation with a doctor, surgery, etc with eMedical visa. With every one eMedical visa, only two-attendants are granted to apply.
It offers a validity period of 2 months with triple entry, and that the second and third entry must happen within this 2 months time period offered, same as that of eMedical visa.
e-Conference Visa to India
The eConference visa is offered to the citizens of eVisa eligible countries to visit India related to conference-activities like attending international conferences, events, seminars, trade fairs and exhibitions. It offers a validity period of 30-days with single-entry.
To apply for the eConference visa, documents required include a letter in a letterhead from the organization in India inviting him for the international conference, clearance letter from Ministry of Home Affairs, and Ministry of External Affairs.
Venezuelan Citizens trying to fill the Indian eVisa form? Why not check the Stepwise Guide?
Venezuelan citizens applying for the Indian eVisa, if you are worried, how the form would look like or what details you need to fill, check the details below:
Step 1: Visit the Indian eVisa site to apply, choose the eVisa type you require for your travel to India. Enter details like your full name. Middle name (if any), citizenship, place of birth, date of birth, permanent residence address, mobile number, email address.
Step 2: Venezuelan citizens filing the form need to enter the passport number, passport issuing country, passport issuing and expiry date.
Step 3: Additional asked details like gender, marital status, profession, gender, religion, educational qualification.
Step 4: Secret questions like any health issues, any crimes convicted in the past, any legal issues, have you ever been imprisoned, etc.
Step 5: Provide the details from which port you will be entering India and your exit port.
Step 6: Your travel plans, sufficient funds, accommodations, journey date, return ticket, etc
Step 7: Review whatever you have filled in the form and then finally pay the Indian eVisa fees.
Step 8: The waiting time to receive the eVisa status is 3-4 working days.
Note: Applications are usually accepted if it is completely filled, accurate information is provided and genuine documents are uploaded.
Venezuelan Nationals who have filled the Indian eVisa form, waiting for status, what is the Processing Time?
Venezuela Passport holders who have applied for the Indian eVisa must be wondering when will you receive your Indian eVisa, well, if you have filled the form completely, accurately and uploaded genuine documents, it is likely that you will receive the eVisa within 3-4 working days.
Landed in India, worried about how to Clear the Customs and Immigration at Delhi Airport? Why not find out here?
Venezuelan Passport holders with approved Indian eVisa on arriving in one of the authorized airports in India, when you exit from the flight, follow the signs which directs to the immigration counters. You will be required to show your valid Venezuela passport, approved Indian eVisa, and passenger arrival card.
The passenger arrival card will be provided on-flight, fill it correctly and declare in case you have any items to declare.
At the immigration checkpoints your passport and eVisa will be verified, after verification your fingerprints and face photo will be taken, and visa stamp on your passport.
Foreign travelers must know that after collecting your baggage from the baggage belt, you will have to take your bags to the customs. Your bags will pass through the screening machine to check if any prohibited item has not been declared.
Know that it is important to declare the prohibited items in the passenger arrival card in advance, otherwise it would lead to penalties and fines.
Steps required to follow for Immigration
- Choose the immigration line depending upon your nationality and the approved Indian eVisa you have with you.
- Show your passports, approved Indian eVisa and passenger arrival card
- Questions asked by the immigration officials, should be answered truthfully and should match with the details provided.
- Photo and fingerprints might be taken
- Face photo and fingerprints are taken
Steps required to follow for Customs Clearance
- Once your immigration verification is done, collect your bags and follow the line towards the customs
- Let your bag go through the X-ray machine
- If you have any prohibited items, you can declare, like excess duty-free goods, more than limited currency allowed, restricted items, etc.
- Those travelers who do not have any restricted items, can head towards the green line.
- Those travelers who have restricted items to declare, can head towards the red line.
- Not Declaring restricted items could lead to fines and penalties.
Check your eligibility for Online Indian Visa and apply at least a week before your scheduled trip to India. Citizens of many countries including Australian citizens, Portuguese citizens, Korean citizens, Bulgarian citizens and Romanian citizens are eligible for India e-Visa.