Indian e-visa: Is all I need a print out of the email?
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- Aparna Patel
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- 26 Jul, 2023
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Yes, this is the document you need. I only printed it last moment before departure as I figured a copy on my phone would do – this is NOT the case.
In addition to the existing answers I would like to warn you not to print out a Gmail page (including the usual Gmail header) as the Stewardess in Vienna got confused enough about this to reject it until I further insisted. Better not to get these people confused, as it tends to lead to anger, which leads to the dark side.
Upon arrival in Mumbai the e-Tourist visa customs desk was on the left before the main immigration hall, which at the time was deserted with more officials than passengers. They needed the copy and our passports, and the most elaborate biometric data collection ceremony I’ve been subjected to so far.
I printed a pdf of the e-tourist visa with my picture and QR code by going to https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/StatusEnquiry, entering the application number (from the e-mail you referenced) and passport number, then click “Print Status.”
Important Note: You get e-visa with photo, QR Code and Bar code when you go to above website, login with your details and click on the button “Print Status”
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Correct, this is all I had when I entered India in June.
We had to approach the counter, present that, our insurance documents, fill in a couple of forms about our first destination and the usual ‘what are your plans?’ type questions, and that was it. Took about 5 minutes.
That email is indeed what they want you to print out and carry with you. It even says so explicitly. The text of the email also exactly matches other e-Tourist Visa notification emails.
It’s a little strange that you don’t see a QR code; as far as I know there should be one at the bottom right. Perhaps they have stopped using it, or your email client doesn’t show images? If scanned, the QR code returns some plain XML with your name, passport number, application ID and visa number.
In any case, you can check the status of your application at the official web site, to be sure about it.
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