Pratibha Sharma explains when to apply for Indian e-visas. E-tourist, e-business, e-medical, e-medical attendant, and e-conference visas all require at least four days before travel. You can apply up to 120 days in advance.
Your Indian e-visa can get delayed even before you board your flight simply because you applied for it too late. Many foreign travelers think they can apply one day before flying, but that's not how Indian e-visa work. For Indian e-tourist and e-business visa, you must apply at least four days before your travel in India. And for e-medical or e-medical attendant and e-conference visas, applications can also be submitted minimum four days before travel with a maximum. Application window of 120 days in advance. So please don't wait until the last minute because even a small delay in approval can affect your flight and your travel plans. So always apply early and double-check all your documents before you hit that submit button on your Indian e-visa application.
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