Do you qualify?
- You are visiting relatives or friends in India for a short stay
- You hold a passport from a country eligible for India’s eVisa
- You won’t work or study during your visit
Documents you'll need
| Document | Details | Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Passport photo page scan | Required |
| Application form | Completed and checked by us before submission | We prepare |
| Photo | Recent passport-style photo with a white background | Required |
| Address of the relatives you’ll stay with | Address of the relatives you’ll stay with (optional) | Optional |
We give you a full checklist for your circumstances at your consultation.
The e-Tourist visa covers family visits
Visiting friends and relatives is one of the purposes allowed on India's e-Tourist visa. You choose between a 30-day visa with two entries, or 1-year and 5-year visas with multiple entries. If you visit family regularly, a longer visa saves you applying every time.
OCI card holders
If you are a former Indian citizen or of Indian origin and hold an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, you can visit India for as long as you like without a visa. If you have recently become British, you need to surrender your Indian passport and get a surrender certificate before applying for OCI. We help with both.
People of Pakistani origin
If you were born in Pakistan, hold Pakistani nationality, or your parents or grandparents did, you can't use the eVisa. You need to apply for a regular visa through the Indian visa application centre. We prepare these applications too.
Visiting family? We can help
We're based in Manchester city centre and handle Indian eVisas for clients across the UK, entirely online. We complete your application, check every detail against your passport and keep you updated until your eVisa arrives.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Application completed and checked, photo and passport scan checked | Ask us | – | Call for price | – |
| Urgent Everything in Standard, submitted the same working day | 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
Is there a family visit visa for India?
No separate one. Visiting relatives is covered by the e-Tourist visa, and OCI card holders don’t need a visa.
Which e-Tourist visa should I choose for family visits?
If you visit once, the 30-day visa is usually enough. If you visit family every year, the 1-year or 5-year visa is better value.
Can I stay with relatives when visiting family in India on an e-Tourist visa?
Yes. Staying with relatives is fine on an e-Tourist visa. You can give their address in the application.