Yes, you can return to India overland with an e-Visa

India, a country with a thousand facets, attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year. To facilitate access to this vast territory, the Indian government has introduced the e-Visa system, a practical solution for many travelers. However, it is important to understand the limitations of this e-Visa, particularly as regards authorized entry points.

Authorized entry points for e-Visa

Holders of an Indian e-Visa can only enter the country by by air or sea. This restriction is important to note for travelers planning to enter India by land, for example from Nepal or Bangladesh.

India has appointed several dozeninternational airports as valid entry points for e-Visa holders. These airports include major metropolises such as Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, as well as secondary cities such as Jaipur, Goa and Varanasi. This wide selection offers travelers considerable flexibility when planning their itinerary.

For those who prefer to arrive by sea, India has also opened several seaports to e-Visa holders. These ports include Mumbai, Cochin, and the recently added Port Blair in the Andaman Islands. This option is particularly attractive for cruisers and yachting enthusiasts.

Land entry restrictions

Unlike air and sea entries, land and rail checkpoints are not open to e-Visa holders. for their first entry into India. This restriction may come as a surprise to travelers accustomed to crossing land borders in other parts of the world.

Exception for multiple entries

There is, however, one notable exception to this rule. Holders of a double- or multiple-entry e-Visa can enter India by land, but only if they have already made an initial entry by air or sea on the same visa. This flexibility allows travelers to combine different modes of transport during their stay, offering more options for exploring the region.

Outings

Although entries are limited, exits from Indian territory are much more flexible for e-Visa holders. They can leave the country by air, land, sea or rail.. This freedom of exit means that travelers can continue their journey to neighboring countries without visa restrictions.

For example, a traveler wishing to combine a stay in India with a visit to Nepal will need to plan to enter India first by plane or boat, then exit overland to Nepal.

India is gradually developing the possibility of entering by land with an e-Visa, and is installing rail checkpoints.

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