An E-Visa is a digital visa issued to foreign nationals, facilitating entry into a specific country for a predetermined duration. Unlike traditional visas, an E-Visa stores all personal information electronically and is delivered to the applicant's registered email address by the visa issuing authority.

E-Visas are typically sought for various purposes such as tourism, visiting relatives or friends, short-term business engagements, sports events, or participation in cultural, scientific, or humanitarian activities.

The application process for an E-Visa is streamlined and straightforward, eliminating the need for physical visits to embassies for interviews. All that's required is a valid passport with at least six months of validity from the application date.

To apply for an E-Visa, individuals can visit the official embassy website of the relevant country, complete the online application form, and make the necessary payment. Upon submission, an email verification message is sent, and upon confirmation, the E-Visa is electronically delivered to the verified email address.

The cost of an E-Visa varies depending on the country of issuance, and payments can typically be made using debit or credit cards.

It's crucial to ensure accurate information is provided during the application process, as changes to the E-Visa details after issuance may not be possible.

some of the most common visas obtained online include the following:

• Tourist visa 
• Business visa
• Medical visa
• Transit visa 

E-Visa Eligibility

The following eligibility conditions apply when you opt for an E-Visa:

• It is issued to travelers who visit a country to visit friends and relatives, recreational activities, medical treatment, or short-term business visits.
• The passport of an applicant must have a minimum of six months validity from the date of visa application.
• The passport should have a minimum of two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
• Applicants should have return tickets ready to go back after staying at a destination for a previously specified duration of time.
• Children and infants should have separate E-Visas and passports.

Documents Required to Apply for E-Visa

• A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
• Passport-size photographs.

You may be required to produce the following documents on your arrival:

• A printed copy of your E-Visa.
• Passport which is valid for a minimum period of 6 months.
• Invitation letter (if any)
• Medical insurance cover for the period of stay.

These are some of the common documents that the immigration authority at the airport may ask you to produce on arrival. However, some countries may ask for additional documents as well.

Benefits of E-Visa

An e-visa comes with the following benefits:

• You can obtain an e-visa at any time from anywhere. What you need to have is a valid passport with access to internet connectivity.
• Getting an e-visa is a smooth and hassle-free process and helps you save a lot of time.