eVisa Scheme for Afghan Nationals

e-Visa Scheme for Afghan Nationals:-

Afghan Passport holders can apply for an e-Emergency X-Misc Visa on
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/eVisa

e-Visa Application Process

• Register on the authorized portal: Indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
• Select e-Visa category and fill in the application
• Pay e-Visa fee online using Credit/Debit card or Payment Wallet
• Receive Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via email
• Fly to India with a printout of ETA
• Present ETA at Immigration Check Post where e-Visa will be stamped on the passport

India eVisa Online

Important Notes:

• Sample e-Visa application form is available at the bottom of the e-Visa main page.
• Upload a recent front-facing photograph with white background and passport photo page with personal details. An additional document may be required depending on visa type. Application may be rejected if documents are unclear or not as per specifications.
• e-Visa fee is country/territory-specific. A 2.5% bank transaction charge applies. Fee must be paid at least 4 days before travel.
• e-Visa fee is non-refundable, regardless of ETA approval or rejection.
• Carry a copy of ETA and ensure its status is ‘GRANTED’ before travel. Track application status on the e-Visa website.
• Biometric details will be captured at immigration on arrival in India.
• e-Visa is not valid for visiting Protected/Restricted/Cantonment areas without prior permission.
• Payment status update may take up to 2 hours. Do not reapply immediately; verify status using the ‘Verify Payment/Pay Visa Fee’ option.
• Travelers from Yellow Fever-affected countries must carry a Yellow Fever Vaccination Card or may face quarantine for 6 days.
• You must travel on the passport used for the e-Visa application. If traveling on a new passport, carry the old passport with ETA.

Please keep all required documents ready before starting your e-Visa application. All documents including business cards and invitation letters must be in English, otherwise the application may be rejected.

Additional Information:

• Due to recent developments in Afghanistan, the Government of India has introduced a sub-category “e-Emergency X-Misc Visa” for Afghan nationals.
• All physical visas issued to Afghan nationals who have not yet arrived in India are now cancelled.
• Afghan nationals entering India on e-Emergency X-Misc Visas must register with FRRO/FRO within 7 days of arrival. Movement to another city also requires re-registration.
• Only Afghan nationals with valid ETA for e-Emergency X-Misc Visa issued by BOI will be permitted to board India-bound flights.
• Afghan nationals with Long Term Visa (LTV) who went abroad on Return Visa are exempted.