Can Israeli citizens apply for an India visa for Israelis?
Yes, you may apply for an Indian visa if you are an Israeli passport holder. An electronic India visa is easy to apply for, but you will need to submit
Passport information
Pay the visa application fee
Among other documents.
Applying for an Indian visa has never been easier than it is today. Read on to learn more about the electronic Indian visa application process.
Traveling To India
Over the last decade, India has witnessed a steady influx of foreign nationals arriving for multiple reasons. Two of the major reasons are tourism and medical treatments. The country has become a G-20 economy, leading to massive development of infrastructure across the board. Besides the development of infrastructure, another reason why there has been a steady influx of visitors is because the Indian government has revamped its visa and immigration laws and processes to make it easier for visitors.
They introduced the e-visa program in 2014 so interested visitors can apply for short stay visas online without visiting the Indian consulate in their respective countries. The same courtesy has been extended to Israeli citizens, who can now apply for an e-visa online if they want to visit India for short stays.
Electronic Travel Authorization
The electronic travel authorization (ETA), or the e visa, as it is popularly called, is an online visa that functions just like a conventional visa. This visa is 100% online, so the applicant can apply for it using a smartphone from the comfort of their home. An E visa takes only 30 minutes or less to apply for and between 3-4 days to process.
Israelis who wish to visit the country may apply for any of the e-visas open to them.
The electronic travel authorization (ETA), or the e visa as it is popularly called, is an online visa that functions just like a conventional visa. This visa is 100% online, so the applicant can apply for it using a smartphone from the comfort of their home. An E visa takes only 30 minutes or less to apply for and between 3-4 days to process.
Types of e Visas For Israelis
Tourist Visa
The tourist visa is a special visa for Israelis who want to spend their vacation in India. Also called the e-tourist visa, this document has a validity of 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years. Holders of a tourist visa may stay in India for 30 days, 90 days, or 180 days depending on the validity of their visas.
Business Visa
A business visa is strictly for business. Israeli expatriates working in India on short-term contracts enter the country using this visa. Business persons and conference guests may also apply for a business e visa. Business visas have a maximum validity of 1 year.
Medical Visa
The medical visa is for Israelis who wish to come for medical treatments. This visa is valid for 60 days and qualifies the holder for multiple entries. To qualify for a Medical visa, the applicant must attach a letter of invitation from the medical facility they intend to visit for a medical procedure.
Medical Visa For Companions
There is another medical visa, not for patients but companions of patients. Any person above the age of 18 who will accompany a patient to India to provide them with physical and moral support as they undergo treatment may apply for this visa. Companions may be relatives, spouses, a nurse, or caregivers. This visa has the same features as a medical visa.
Documents Required for E Visa Application
Completed Application Form
You must complete the visa application online form to qualify for an e-visa. Please fill out the form with accurate data and ensure it matches your documents' information.
Israeli Passport
An Israeli passport is a vital piece of document for the application process. Only passports with at least 6 months of validity from the date of arrival in India are accepted. Also, the passport must have at least 2 blank pages for stamps. The applicant must scan and upload a copy of the bio page on the form.
Note: The passport you use for your application must be the same one you travel to India with. Arriving in India with a different passport will lead to rejection and eventual deportation.
Photograph
Scan and upload a recent photograph of yourself in JPEG format. There is a field for the purpose. Ensure that your image is clear.
Visa Fee
You must pay the visa application fee using a debit or credit card.
Email Address
The approved e-visa will be sent to your email, so make sure the email address you provide is one you have access to.
If you want to apply for an India visa for Israelis, log onto VisaHQ to complete and submit the application form online.