Do I have to book my tickets before applying to E-Visa to India?
I am applying for E-visa to visit India. Now, while everything else looks fine, I am confused about a particular detail. I know my tentative travel dates but I have not booked my tickets yet. Now, given that, while filling up the form, I see them asking me following question:
Date of arrival in India and Date of Departure from India.
I am talking about the form that I have fill in on this page:
https://cibtvisas.com/india-evisa Please note that they are not asking me dates for which I am seeking the visa but asking me particular dates assuming I know the dates.
My thinking was that I am planning to go to India sometime in December 1st week and coming back end of December and was hoping to say "Give me visa between December 1 and December 31st" and I will wrap up my travels between those dates.
Now, does this mean that I can not apply for visa without booking the tickets? If so, what happens if I book tickets and my visa gets denied?
Best Answer
In 2017, I traveled to India on an eVisa, and did not have my ticket booked before my application.
You can also see the sample form here, and it's not required.
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What comes first ticket or visa?
Do I Need to Book a Flight Ticket Before Applying for a Visa? No. You don't have to buy a flight ticket before you apply for a visa. Instead, you can present a flight itinerary which you can book without paying the full price of the travel ticket and once you obtain your visa you can purchase the real flight ticket.Do I need appointment for Indian visa?
Applications can only be submitted with prior appointment. Appointments must be booked in line with the service required. We will be unable to assist customers who arrive to the centre with incorrect service appointments.How long does it take for an Indian eVisa to be approved?
Standard Processing: It is processed in 5 days for the price of USD 147.50 (service fees included). Rush Processing: Your visa will be processed in 3 days for the price of USD 177.50 (service fees included). Super Rush Processing: It is processed in 2 days for the price of USD 212.50 (service fees included).Can I get eVisa for India on arrival?
The visa on arrival is part of the e-Visa India program.Every traveler that arrives in India with a valid India e-Visa will also receive a visa on arrival in the form of a sticker. The sticker is placed on a page in the passport when going through immigration control.How to Apply Indian e-Visa Online | Apply Urgent Tourist, Business and Medical Visa Online
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