Indian e-Visa requirements for Equatorial Guinean citizens

In 2014, India introduced the e-Visa system, which has made travel easier for eligible foreign visitors who wish to visit the country, as well as for Indian citizens, which has led to an increase in tourism. More than 10.5 million visitors traveled to India in 2018. An Indian electronic visa can currently be applied for by over 160 countries through a simple online application form.

Citizens of Equatorial Guinea are among the travelers who will benefit from this straightforward and seamless process, which means that previous formalities, such as visiting embassies or consulates, are no longer required. With the most user-friendly digital platform offered by Indian Immigration Services, the online application can be completed in as little as 15 minutes

1. Types of India e-Visa for Citizens of Equatorial Guinea

Depending on the purpose of a trip to India, Equatorial Guinea offers a variety of Indian online visa options. These include, but are not limited to:

• India Tourist e-Visa for 1 month: Citizens of Equatorial Guinea are most likely to use the India e-Tourist Visa for short-term trips, which are valid for 30 days from the date of arrival. Travelers can enter India twice during the validity period
• India Tourist e-Visa for 1 year: An Equatorial Guinean visitor with this visa has 90 days to stay in the country per visit during the 1 year of validity of the visa. It is a multiple-entry visa, so Equatorial Guinean nationals may enter India many times during its validity.
• India Tourist e-Visa: With this type of e-visa, Equatorial Guinean travelers can enter India for tourism, leisure, visiting family, and attending yoga retreats. The 5-year Tourist e-Visa allows 90-day stays per visit with multiple entries
• India Business e-Visa: Business travelers from Equatorial Guinea can apply for an India e-Business visa to enter India for meetings, conferences, sales, or other business-related activities. For this type of visa, you are allowed to arrive in India multiple times a year. You may stay in India for up to 180 days in a calendar year.
• India Conference e-Visa: Using the Indian e-Conference Visa, you can attend an Indian government-sponsored conference for 30 days with a single entry.
• India Medical e-Visa: Citizens of Equatorial Guinea must be informed about the prerequisites associated with the India Medical e-Visa, which allows them to travel to the country for medical treatment. As with the Medical e-Visa, the Medical Attendant e-Visa is also a triple-entry visa valid for 120 days
• Indian Ayush visa: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has authorized the formation of a new category of Ayush (AY) visa for foreign citizens seeking treatment under Ayush systems or Indian systems of medicine. The creation of the Ayush Visa satisfies the suggestion for the establishment of a unique visa program for foreigners visiting India for treatment under Ayush systems/Indian medical systems, such as therapeutic care, wellness, and yoga. The India visa is valid for sixty days (60 days) from the date of arrival in India and allows triple entry.

Equatorial Guinea residents entering India will need all the necessary supporting documents for their visa type.

2. Indian Visa Requirements for Citizens of Equatorial Guinea

Toapply for an India e-Visa, applicants from Equatorial Guinea must collect all the documents and other minimal requirements.

• When beginning the application process, an Equatorial Guinean passport with at least 6 months of validity is required. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages for stamping.
• When filling out the India visa application form, you will be required to upload a scanned copy of your passport's biographical page and a photo taken in the last 6 months.
• An applicant's email address is required, as all updates and approval notifications will be sent.
• A hospital letter must be provided for the Medical e-Visa.
• Conference e-Visa applicants must provide an invitation letter, a host ID card, and political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs
• To pay for the Indian e-Visa processing fees, the application process will require applicants to provide their credit card or debit card information.

3. The application process for Equatorial Guinea residents requesting an India e-Visa

Requesters from Equatorial Guinea will be asked to provide information regarding their identities, as well as other personal information, including:

• Full name
• Birthdate
• Nationality
• Gender
• Passport details
• Port of entry
• Details of their stay in India

An adult must fill out an e-Visa application for Equatorial Guinea residents traveling with kids to India. All application information must be backed up with the necessary documents, referred to as India's e-Visa entry requirements. Before applying, it must be revised to avoid mistakes and delays in the e-Visa approval process.

Usually, Equatorial Guinean nationals' electronic visa applications are processed in a few days, and approval takes about 2 to 3 business days. Once approved, the e-Visa approval letter is sent to the email address provided on the application form. The approval letter must be printed out and carried out with the nationals from Equatorial Guinea during the period of time in India.

4. Indian e-Visa fee for citizens from Equatorial Guinea

Citizens from Equatorial Guinea will pay two types of Indian visa fees for their Indian e-Visa application: government fees and service fees.

A government charge is determined by the Indian government and is based on your nationality. On the other hand, you can choose from three service types, each with its own processing time.

• Normal: Easy and fast application process for acquiring your e-Visa in three days.
• Urgent: This type of visa can be used in some cases if you do not have time to wait for a response. Typically, there is a 48-hour turnaround time on this type of visa.
• Super Urgent: This service is for emergencies where you need an e-Visa in hours. With this, you can get an e-Visa in as little as 24 hours.

To complete your application, you must pay a total amount. To make your payment, you can use an electronic transfer. Electronic payment methods accepted are Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and PayPal. Indian travel insurance can protect your financial interests during your trip, but it is not required for visa approval. It would safeguard your financial benefits, as well as help drive your e-visa acceptance.

In addition, Indian Immigration Services currently also provides other package services to assist Equatorial Guinean citizens while traveling to India, such as a Car pick-up service in India, and an Indian travel eSim