Indian e-Visa for Estonian citizens: Fees & How to Apply

India's e-Visa scheme, which went into effect in 2014, has resulted in numerous benefits for both citizens wishing to visit the country, and the country itself has made travel to India much easier for eligible foreign visitors. The online application form for an Indian electronic visa is currently available for over 160 countries.

Among the countries that can benefit from this easy and seamless process is Estonia, which means many formalities that previously involved consulates and embassy visits can now be avoided. Applicants can complete the India e-Visa application in as little as 15 minutes, and it is completely online.

1. Types of Indian e-Visa for Estonian Citizens

Indian online visas are available for Estonian travelers based on their purposes of travel. They can be classified by the Indian Immigration Services as follows:

• India Tourist e-Visa: The most prevalent visa among Estonians is the India Tourist e-Visa, which can be used to see family members, attend retreats, and visit museums.
  • For the one-month validity period of this visa, Estonian tourists are allowed to stay in the country for 30 days. Estonian citizens may enter India twice during the 30-day validity period
  • For the 1-year validity period of this visa, Estonian tourists are allowed to enter India many times and stay in the country for 90 days per visit.
  • For the 5-year validity period of this visa, Estonian travelers have multiple times to enter India and have a maximum stay of 90 days for each visit.
• India Business e-Visa: Estonian travelers wishing to enter India for business purposes, such as meetings, conferences, sales, etc., can apply for an India e-Business visa. During the one-year validity period of this visa, you are allowed to enter India multiple times to India. You are allowed a maximum stay of 180 days in India.
• India Conference e-Visa: valid for four months from the date of issuance, you can travel to India to attend an organized conference by the Indian government, and you can stay for 30 days in total.
• India Medical e-Visa: The India Medical e-Visa is available for Estonians who wish to receive healthcare in the country for 60 days per visit. Medical e-visas are three-entry visas, having a 120-day validity from the date they are issued.
• Indian Ayush visa: An Estonian is issued an AYUSH (AY-I) visa only to seek treatment through Ayush systems / Indian systems of medicine, such as therapeutic care and wellness in a hospital or wellness center. Ayush visa is a triple-entry visa that allows a consecutive stay of 60 days

Nationals of Estonia entering India must have all of their supporting documents for the type of visa they hold.

2. India Visa Requirements for Estonian Citizens

The application for an India e-Visa requires Estonian applicants to gather all the documents and meet the minimum requirements necessary to apply:

• An Estonian passport with six months or more of validity is needed when applying for a visa to India. In addition, there must be at least two blank pages for stamping
• A recent color passport-style photograph
• The Estonians must be aware of the specific requirements involved, which include a letter from the hospital where they will receive treatment.
• Conference e-Visa applicants must submit an invitation letter, a host ID card, and political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs
• It is required to include the applicant's email address - This is where notifications and updates will be sent.

After you submit your application, you will be asked for payment information for processing fees. Applicants can pay with a credit card or a debit card.

3. The application process for Estonians requesting an India e-Visa

Requesters from Estonia will be asked for information about themselves, such as:

• Full name
• D.O.B
• Nationality
• Gender
• Passport details
• Port of entry
• Details of their stay in India

For more information, Estonian applicants traveling with children must have an adult complete the e-Visa application on their behalf

When applying for an Indian e-visa online, please provide accurate and complete information that is crucial to obtaining an e-Visa. The information provided must be supported by the appropriate documents, referred to as Indian e-Visa entry requirements. Before applying, all information must be reviewed carefully to avoid delays or mistakes

Visa applications for India are usually processed within a short period, and approval typically takes 2-3 business days. Estonian nationals will receive the acceptance letter via email to the email address they provided in their application form. They must print out the notification of acceptance and carry it with them throughout their stay in India

4. Indian e-Visa fee for Estonian citizens

Estonians will need to pay two types of Indian e-Visa fees to complete e-Visa applications: government fees and service fees. In particular, the government charge is based on your nationality and set by the Indian authorities. In addition, two types of service prices determine the service fee to pick from, each with its own processing time:

• Normal: This is the cheapest option. Our online application service can obtain an e-Visa in three days.
• Urgent: Applied in some situations if you cannot wait days to receive a response. This type can assist you in obtaining your e-Visa within 48 hours. Therefore, you must pay an extra fee for this service.

If you added Indian health insurance to your itinerary, you would have a fantastic trip. Travel insurance can protect your financial well-being during your trip, but it is not required for e-Visa approval

In addition, we also provide services such as Travel esim, and car pick up services,  to help customers have the safest and most convenient trip.