Can an Indian ETA expiry date be extended

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I have received my e-visa to India, however, due to unforeseen circumstances I have to travel on Nov 23, landing in Mumbai on Nov 25. My ETA expiry date is Nov 22, can I still travel.?



Best Answer

No, an Indian e-visa (tourist visa) cannot be extended.

From evisa India:

Once you have an approved e-Visa you can travel around the country and explore its lively cities, taste its delicious food, and more. Just note that an e-Visa for India cannot be extended and that your passport needs to be valid for six months.

If you enter the country you will almost certainly not be allowed to enter as your visa has expired and you have no authority to enter the country.

You will need to apply for a new visa. If asked why your old visa was unused you can say that you had a change in circumstances, just because of this a new visa won't be denied. The application will be considered on its own merts.




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Can you extend your ETA visa?

In most cases, you must apply online to extend your stay as a visitor (get a visitor record). You must meet our entry requirements to return to Canada.

Can I extend my Indian visa?

At this time, electronic Indian Online Visa (eVisa India) cannot be extended. The process is simple and straightforward to apply for a new Indian Visa Online (eVisa India). Once issued this Indian Visa is not extensible, cancellable, transferable or amendable.

Can I renew my Indian visa after it expires?

It is possible to extend your visa beyond its original expiry date. However, this must be done in advance of its expiration. Be aware it is not possible to renew your visa and to extend your time in India if you hold a shorter-term tourist permit like an Indian eVisa.

What happens if I overstay my Indian e visa?

To put it simply, over staying in India beyond the visa date can lead to fine, an imprisonment of up to 5 years and even banishment from entering the country again. $500 penalty if overstay is for more than a period of 2 years. $400 penalty is overstay is between 91 days to 2 years.



Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): What you need to know (extended version)




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