Apply for your eVisa
Prepare your documents, submit your application, and check your approval before travel.
Prepare your application
Apply 4–120 days before arrival. Check the permitted entry points.
Submit through the official channel
Use India eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Getting started [1]
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Prepare your application
Apply 4–120 days before arrival. Check the permitted entry points.
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Submit through the official channel
Use India eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
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Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Already applied
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Keep your reference
Save your application reference, payment receipt and the email address used to apply.
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Follow up through your application channel
Check the official application service or responsible mission for a decision and any requests for information.
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Wait for the decision
A submitted application or payment receipt does not establish that a visa or authorisation has been granted.
Have approval
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Compare it with your passport
Check your name, passport number and the passport you will actually use to travel.
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Check dates and entries
Read the validity dates, permitted stay and number of entries. These are separate conditions.
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Prepare for the journey
Follow the official instructions for carrying or displaying your permission, and complete the entry checklist below.
Check your length of stay
Enter your arrival and departure dates to compare your stay with the permitted limit.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
Fee information
India’s official 8 September 2026 fee schedule lists e-Tourist prices by passport and product. Its footnote says a 3% bank charge is additional, but FAQ Q4 on the official eVisa page says there is no fee beyond the processing fee. These official pages differ; confirm the amount and total at the official payment step before paying. The processing fee is non-refundable even if an ETA is refused.
Read the official fee guidance [4]India arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
India e-Arrival card
All foreign nationals must submit the e-Arrival card before entering India. Complete it online up to 72 hours before arrival; it records arrival information and does not replace a visa.
Arrival guidanceOfficial reference [2]Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Check the ancestry restriction
Travelers whose parents or grandparents were born in, or permanently resident in, Pakistan must use the regular visa route. Check the full ancestry conditions.
Official guidance [1]Carry the passport linked to your eVisa
If traveling on a replacement passport, also carry the old passport linked to the ETA.
Official guidance [1]India's e-Tourist Visa has product- and passport-specific stay limits
India's e-Tourist Visa allows a continuous stay of up to 90 days per visit for most e-Visa eligible nationalities, or up to 180 days for nationals of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Japan. The 30-day product is valid for 30 days from first arrival; the one-year and five-year products are valid from ETA grant and limit total stay to 180 days per calendar year. The official portal also lists a separate six-month e-T2 product. These are limits, not a guaranteed stay: eligibility and conditions depend on the passport and selected product, and the dates and stay conditions on the issued ETA control.
Official guidance [3]Check the passport rules for an eVisa
India’s eVisa is not available to diplomatic or official passport holders, laissez-passer or international travel document holders, or a person endorsed on someone else’s passport. Each applicant needs an eligible passport in their own name.
Official guidance [1]Enter through a designated eVisa port
An Indian eVisa is valid for entry only at the airports and seaports listed by the immigration authority; it cannot be used to enter by land. Cruise passengers must use one of the five designated cruise seaports. Check the current list before booking your route.
Official guidance [1]Before and during your visit to India
Check payment status before trying again
If your account was charged but the portal did not confirm payment, check the application’s payment status first. Wait while a transaction is pending before retrying to avoid a duplicate charge.
Apply for India’s e-Tourist Visa at least four days before arrival
The official portal lets eligible applicants apply up to 120 days ahead, but the application and fee must be submitted at least four days before arrival. This is an application window, not a guaranteed processing time. Check that your ETA is granted before you travel.
India travel essentials
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- INR
- Calling code
- +91
India entry questions
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for India?
For tourism in India, ordinary passport holders from Nicaragua need an eVisa before travel. The stay limit is 90 days per visit.
How long can I stay in India?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive. India's e-Tourist Visa allows a continuous stay of up to 90 days per visit for most e-Visa eligible nationalities, or up to 180 days for nationals of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Japan. The 30-day product is valid for 30 days from first arrival; the one-year and five-year products are valid from ETA grant and limit total stay to 180 days per calendar year. The official portal also lists a separate six-month e-T2 product. These are limits, not a guaranteed stay: eligibility and conditions depend on the passport and selected product, and the dates and stay conditions on the issued ETA control.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months of validity when you apply. At least 2 blank pages.
Do I need to complete India e-Arrival card?
Required for this route. All foreign nationals must submit the e-Arrival card before entering India. Complete it online up to 72 hours before arrival; it records arrival information and does not replace a visa.
What fees apply for a India visitor visa?
India’s official 8 September 2026 fee schedule lists e-Tourist prices by passport and product. Its footnote says a 3% bank charge is additional, but FAQ Q4 on the official eVisa page says there is no fee beyond the processing fee. These official pages differ; confirm the amount and total at the official payment step before paying. The processing fee is non-refundable even if an ETA is refused.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm India’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open India eVisa
· Government of India — Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home AffairsApply 4–120 days before arrival. Check the permitted entry points.
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/- https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/
Open India e-Arrival card
· Government of India — Bureau of Immigration - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
India eVisa eligibility, products, conditions and FAQs
· Government of India — Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/images/Etourist_fee_final.pdf
e-Tourist Visa fee schedule
· Government of India — Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to India with an ordinary Nicaragua passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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