Do you qualify?
- You hold a valid India eVisa or ETA
- You have a new passport, from the same country, issued after your eVisa
- Your old passport has been lost, stolen or not returned to you
- Nothing else about your eVisa needs to change
Documents you'll need
| Document | Details | Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Scan of your new passport photo page | Required |
| Application form | Completed and checked by us before submission | We prepare |
| Photo | Recent passport-style photo with a white background | Required |
| Your current eVisa / ETA | Your current eVisa / ETA, or its reference number | Required |
| Passport | Details of your old passport (number and expiry) | Required |
We give you a full checklist for your circumstances at your consultation.
Do you need to transfer your eVisa?
Usually not, if you still have your old passport. India allows you to enter on your new passport even when your eVisa was issued on the old one, as long as you carry the old passport with you as well. Keep both passports together whenever you travel to India.
You need the transfer if you no longer have the old passport, for example because it was lost or stolen, or because the passport office didn't return it when you renewed.
India’s new transfer service
India added a "Transfer of eVisa/ETA on New Passport" service to its official eVisa portal in September 2026. You give the details of your current eVisa and old passport, choose the reason for the transfer (lost, stolen or not returned), and add the details and a copy of your new passport and a new photo.
The service only changes your passport details. If anything else needs to change, such as your name or the type of visa, you need a new eVisa application.
Which eVisas can be transferred?
Early users report that only longer eVisas, the 1-year and 5-year e-Tourist and e-Business visas, can currently be transferred, and that 30-day eVisas can't. India hasn't yet published official eligibility rules, fees or processing times for the service, so we confirm the position for your eVisa before you rely on it.
If your eVisa can't be transferred, we can apply for a new one on your new passport.
Apply in good time
Don't leave the transfer until just before you fly. Processing times haven't been published, so submit the request as early as you can. If you're travelling soon and the transfer hasn't come through, a new eVisa may be the safer option, and we'll advise you.
Transfer India eVisa help in Manchester
We're based in Manchester city centre and handle Indian eVisas for clients across the UK, entirely online. We check whether you need a transfer at all, submit it if you do, and keep you updated.
How we help
- Check your eligibility and confirm the right route at your consultation
- Give you a personalised document checklist
- Prepare and complete your application forms
- Review all evidence against the current rules before submission
- Keep you updated until you have a decision
Fees and timescales
| Service | Visa length | Official fee | Our fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa transfer We check whether you need a transfer, then complete and submit it | Ask us | – | Call for price | – |
The official fee is the fee charged by the country’s eVisa system. It can change, so we confirm it before you pay.
Delivery
Your eVisa is sent to you electronically, so there’s no passport to post. Delivery is a flat £5.
Common questions
I renewed my passport but still have the old one. Do I need to transfer my India eVisa?
No. You can travel on your new passport as long as you also carry the old passport your eVisa was issued on.
Can I transfer a 30-day India eVisa?
Early reports suggest not: the transfer service appears to accept only 1-year and 5-year eVisas. If yours can’t be transferred, we can apply for a new eVisa on your new passport.
How long does an eVisa transfer take?
India hasn’t published processing times yet. Apply as early as possible before you travel.