Apply for Emergency India Visa

You may require an emergency Indian visa in an urgent situation that demands a visit there. This may be due to anything serious like a medical emergency or the need to show up in court right away.

Is There a Category for Emergency Visas or a Quick Way to Get an Indian Visa?

India's emergency visa online program is strictly adhered to and only provided in cases of an actual emergency, such as the death or critical sickness of a close family member. The local Indian High Commission or Indian Embassy issues Indian visas.

According to regulations set out by the Indian Government, to get an emergency Indian visa, one must personally show up at an Indian Embassy. Since the Government of India's processing time for an emergency visa application might take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours, this visa is not intended for use in cases of emergency travel.

In Case of Emergency, What Should the Visitor Do to Get an Indian Visa?

You may submit an emergency visa application on their website and apply for an emergency visa at their regional embassy. The Indian Government does not regard a visit for tourism or a missed flight to a business meeting, conference, or similar event to be an emergency.

In Case of Emergency, What Should a Tourist or Business Visitor Do?

For those whose situations do not meet the criteria for an urgent Indian eVisa (i.e., major sickness or loss of life), you may contact us for other options or if you need your India visa processed quickly. For all visiting categories, expedited processing of Indian visas is accessible over the weekend.

Documents Required to Get an Emergency Indian Visa

• When applying for an emergency visa to India, you'll need more than just confirmation of death or sickness.
• Provide a scanned copy of your valid passport showing at least six months of validity and at least two blank pages. The suggested maximum size is 4MB.
• You should also bring a recent, color picture of yourself. If you want everything to be on track, choose a white background. If you have a good smartphone, you can shoot a digital picture and post it online.

What Are the Next Steps to Get an Emergency Visa Online?

• The Urgent/Emergency Visa to India is granted at the exclusive discretion of the Indian Immigration Authorities.
• You will be required to submit proof of emergency in the event of a medical issue, sickness, or death. The urgent application would be denied without this proof.
• Please double-check your contact information, including your email address and phone number, for any additional inquiries.
• The national holidays of India are the 26th of January (Republic Day), the 15th of August (Independence Day), and the 2nd of October; hence, the emergency visa application is not processed on these days.
• If you submit your application to the Government of India in more than one place, you might expect a lengthier wait time for a decision.

The emergency visa is also a visa upon arrival. For this reason, your urgent visa stamp will be issued at any of India's airports. Immigration officers' locations will be clearly marked, and visitors will have no trouble finding them.

If you need to get your visa quickly, fly into an airport that is close to your destination but not too crowded. Nevertheless, to avoid the last-minute hassle, connect with us.

What Additional Information Do You Need for an Emergency Indian Visa?

Every applicant for an Indian visa must provide a valid email address, a method of payment, a passport that is valid for at least another six months beyond the period that they intend to stay in India, and a passport that has at least two blank pages before the date that they are scheduled to arrive in India.

See the list of acceptable documents for an emergency visa online for more information here.

Which Countries Are Eligible for an Emergency India Visa?

India offers emergency visas to citizens of 160 plus different countries. Check out the complete list here.

Additional Information on the Indian eVisa

• The Emergency Indian Visa only allows one entry into the country.
• An urgent Indian visa extension is not possible.
• This Emergency Indian Visa is not for tourism or business travel.
• The application's status lies solely in the hands of the Indian Government.
• If applicants falsify their application information, they risk having it rejected.
• Anyone planning to go to India should do so with a strong bank account.
• Any foreigner holding a Pakistani passport or who has Pakistani ancestry must submit an application for a standard paper visa at an Indian High Commission.
• Passports are required for travel and must be kept by the bearer.
• Only ordinary passports are accepted for the electronic Indian visa (eVisa India), not those issued to refugees, diplomats, or employees of the United Nations.
• An ordinary passport is the only international travel document acceptable for use with an Indian eVisa.

You may apply for an emergency visa at the Indian Consulate between 09:30 and 12:00 local time if a close family has just passed away or if there is a significant medical emergency requiring immediate travel. Applicants would need to provide a copy of the decedent's death certificate and evidence of their relationship to the decedent.

All paperwork is usually submitted at the time of the scheduled visit. But before you send in your application, make sure you've signed the relevant places on the checklist and form.

When completing your paperwork, you may be required to provide supplementary materials. Be sure to submit a complete application by including all the items listed in the prerequisites.

Check out these Frequently Asked Questions if you need any more clarification.