The Indian e-Visa from Italy is the fastest and most convenient way for Italian citizens and residents to visit India for tourism, business, or medical treatment — no embassy visit required, 100% online. This guide covers everything: costs, processing times, required documents, the mandatory e-Arrival Card, and the full list of eligible airports. For expert assistance applying, see our professional Indian e-Visa assistance service.
What Is the Indian e-Visa and Is It Available from Italy?
The Indian e-Visa (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is an official visa issued by the Government of India's Ministry of Home Affairs that allows foreign nationals — including Italian citizens and residents in Italy — to enter India for tourism, business, medical treatment, or conference purposes without visiting an Indian Embassy or Consulate. The application is submitted entirely online at indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗, and the approved visa is delivered by email.
Yes, the Indian e-Visa is fully available from Italy. Both Italian passport holders and non-EU residents living in Italy can apply. However, residents of countries not eligible for e-Visa must apply through the Indian Embassy Rome or Consulate General Milan.
Types of Indian e-Visa and Costs (2025-2026)
| e-Visa Type | Stay Duration | Validity | Entry | Gov. Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa (30 days) | Max 30 days/visit | 4 months from issue | Double entry | $25 USD |
| Tourist e-Visa (1 year) | Max 180 days/visit | 1 year from issue | Multiple entry | $40 USD |
| Tourist e-Visa (5 years) | Max 180 days/visit | 5 years from issue | Multiple entry | $80 USD |
| Business e-Visa | Max 180 days/visit | 1 year from issue | Multiple entry | $80 USD |
| Medical e-Visa | 60 days/visit | 60 days from issue | Triple entry | $25 USD |
Government fees are paid directly to the Indian government portal. Our €50 service fee covers expert review, error correction, document preparation, and submission tracking — separate from government fees.
How to Apply for Indian e-Visa from Italy (4 Steps)
Go to indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗ and complete the e-Visa application form. Enter your personal details exactly as they appear on your Italian passport — any discrepancy causes rejection.
Upload a passport-size photo (white background, recent) and a clear scan of your Italian passport's data page. For business visas, a company invitation letter is also required.
Pay the official Indian government visa fee online (credit/debit card, starting from $25 USD). This payment is made directly to the Indian government portal — non-refundable.
Within 3–5 working days your e-Visa (ETA) arrives by email. Print it and carry it with your Italian passport to India. The immigration officer stamps your passport on arrival.
Documents Required for Indian e-Visa from Italy
- Valid Italian passport — minimum 6 months validity from date of arrival in India, at least 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo — white background, no glasses, taken within 6 months
- Return/onward flight ticket (or proof of travel itinerary)
- Proof of accommodation in India (hotel booking or host invitation letter)
- Credit/debit card for payment of government fee
- For Business e-Visa: business invitation letter from an Indian company
- For Medical e-Visa: letter from Indian hospital confirming treatment
⚠️ New Requirement from October 2025: e-Arrival Card
From 1 October 2025, all travelers entering India must complete an e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before their scheduled arrival. This is a separate, free document — distinct from your e-Visa.
Complete it at: indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/ ↗. You will need your passport details, flight number, and Indian address/hotel. Failure to complete it may cause delays at immigration. If you use our professional Indian e-Visa assistance, we guide you through the e-Arrival Card process as well.
Indian e-Visa Entry Airports (Full List)
The Indian e-Visa is valid only for entry via air through the following 30+ designated airports. Entry by land or by sea ports (except 5 specific seaports) is not permitted on an e-Visa.
Sea entry is also permitted at: Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Chennai, and Mumbai seaports.
Common Mistakes That Cause Indian e-Visa Rejection
- Name mismatch — middle names omitted or initials used instead of full name as on passport
- Photo not meeting specs — coloured background, glasses, old photo
- Passport nearly expired — less than 6 months validity at arrival date
- Wrong nationality field — residents in Italy selecting Italian nationality when holding another passport
- Applying too early — e-Visa validity starts from issue date; apply 1–2 weeks before travel, not months ahead
- Forgetting the e-Arrival Card — mandatory since October 2025; separate from the e-Visa
Why Use Professional Assistance for Your Indian e-Visa from Italy?
While the Indian e-Visa portal is available in English, many applicants from Italy make avoidable errors that result in rejection or delays — and the government fee is non-refundable even on rejection. Foreigners Studio provides professional Indian e-Visa assistance from Italy at a fixed €50 service fee, covering:
- Expert review of all documents before submission
- Error-free form completion in English
- Photo format compliance check
- e-Arrival Card guidance (new Oct 2025 requirement)
- Status tracking and follow-up
- Italian and Hindi/Punjabi/Urdu-speaking assistance
- Support from our offices in Rome (Via Piemonte 121) and Fondi (Via dei Volsci 25)
For Indian Embassy & Consulate services in Italy — including passport renewal, PCC, and OCI cards — see our dedicated page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Italian citizens and all eligible foreign nationals residing in Italy can apply for an Indian e-Visa entirely online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. No embassy appointment is required.
The government fee starts at $25 USD for a 30-day Tourist e-Visa. With our professional assistance the total is $25 (gov) + €50 (service). The 1-year Tourist e-Visa government fee is $40, the 5-year is $80.
Yes, the Indian e-Visa scheme is fully operational in 2025-2026 for eligible nationalities including Italy. The system was briefly suspended during COVID-19 but has been active without interruption since 2022.
Standard processing is 3–5 working days. Apply at least 7 days before travel. The e-Visa is sent to your email address.
From October 1, 2025 all travelers to India must complete the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/. It is free and separate from the e-Visa. Failure to complete it may cause immigration delays.