Indian eVisa for Angolan Citizens: Steps to Follow to Apply
People all over the world love to travel to India or have that on their bucket lists. The good news for the citizens of Angola is that they can travel to India more quickly and easily with the availability of the Indian eVisa. In an effort to make travel to India easier for business, tourism, transit, and medical care, the Indian government introduced the Indian eVisa in November 2014. Angolan citizens are among the countries eligible for this Indian eVisa.
As a citizen of Angola, you can also use this eVisa for a quick local language course, learn food or craft, and you can even participate in a course that is 6 months long and not structured officially.
Who is Eligible for an Indian eVisa?
There are more than 150 countries that are eligible for Indian eVisa and Angola is a part of it. This means that Angolan citizens can apply for an Indian E Visa online without the need to go to an embassy.
As an Angolan citizen, you can use any of the 31 airports and the 6 authorized seaports to enter India with an eVisa. If you’re coming to India with your children, it is important that even your kids have an eVisa.
How to Apply for an Indian eVisa from Angola Online?
As a citizen of Angola, applying for an Indian eVisa is quite easy. If you follow all the important requirements and apply at least a week before your planned trip to the country, you’ll have a smooth application experience.
The entire process of applying for an Indian eVisa is done online, so you need several important documents with you before you start filling the form. Let’s start by looking at what these documents are.
Passport
It’s extremely important that you have a passport from Angola with a validity of – at least or more than – 6 months from the day you’re planning to enter India. Also, make sure that there are a minimum of 2 empty pages in the passport.
Debit/credit card
You need to make an online payment for the Visa fee, and for that, you will require a debit/credit card. Some websites may offer you other options for payment.
Email Address
When you fill the form, you will also have to share a working email ID. You have to ensure that the email address you share is accessible to you because all the information about your application—confirmation, status, approval letter—will be sent to you through this email address.
Current Passport Style Photo
You’ll also need to upload your passport-style photo. Make sure you upload a recent photo—a maximum of 6 months old. Read all the requirements related to the photo.
Remember that the documents you upload need to be in PDF format and the size has to be between 10 kb and 300 kb (except the photo format and size).
Steps to Apply for an Indian eVisa from Angola
- First, go to the official Indian Visa site or a trustworthy Indian Visa website.
- Go to the eVisa application form and fill in all the details.
- Pay the visa fee through the payment method available to you.
- Submit the form. You;ll receive a confirmation email.
You’ll get your approval letter or information related to your eVisa within 4 business days.
Types of Indian eVisa and Their Validity
The different categories of Indian eVisas available to the Angolan citizens are mentioned below:
Tourist eVisa
If you are traveling to India for tourism reasons, you can apply for a tourist eVisa. This visa is valid for a year. Although you can enter India more than once, your stay is limited to 90 days at a time.
Business eVisa
If you want to enter India for a business meeting, conference, and the like, you need to apply for a business eVisa. This visa is also valid for 1 year and you can enter multiple times. For business, you can stay in India for 180 days.
Medical eVisa
If you require medical care in India, apply for a medical eVisa. This is only valid for 120 days and you can only enter the country 3 times within 60 days.
Medical Attendant eVisa
Two Angolan family members are allowed to enter India with a relative who needs medical attention. These attendants need to apply for a medical attendant eVisa. This visa is also valid for 120 days and permits the same number of entries within 60 days as the medical eVisa.
Remember that the Indian eVisa is not extendable and you cannot convert it to another visa type.
In Case of Specific eVisa, Angolans Will Also Need the Following According to Their Specific Situation
- If you have to attend a short course or have voluntary work, you need to have a copy of the invitation from the organization, and the letterhead must be clearly visible.
- If you’re applying for an Indian medical eVisa, you need a copy of the letter from the Indian hospital where you’re getting admitted, and its letterhead and date of admission should be clearly visible.
- For an Indian business eVisa, you will need an invitation letter from the company with which you are conducting business. You will also need a business card from the company.
- You will need a return ticket to Angola or to another country.
- Be careful to verify all the files and details you fill in the form. Any mistakes may cause the application to be delayed or rejected.
- Make sure that you apply for the right eVisa that aligns with your purpose of travel. Your application will be rejected if you apply for the wrong visa type.
If you keep in mind all of the requirements and information given above, you’ll be enjoying your stay in India in no time. As an Angolan citizen, an Indian eVisa is a golden ticket to a convenient visa process—no hassle, no traveling to the embassy, no hectic processes—just a careful application and quick approval sent right to your email address. Want some more information? Head to the Indian Visa Online Helpdesk.