All foreign nationals entering India must hold a valid passport and an Indian visa, issued by an Indian mission or obtained as an eligible eVisa through the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. Delegates attending the 11th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2026 normally use the e-Business Visa, which covers trade fair and business activity.
Estimated cost: Approximately USD 25-80 for the e-Business Visa depending on nationality. Confirm current government fees on indianvisaonline.gov.in before applying; the e-Tourist and e-Medical categories carry similar government fee bands.
Processing: eVisa applications are usually decided within 3-7 working days; apply at least 4 weeks before travel to allow for document queries or appointments.
Complete the online e-Arrival card within 72 hours of arrival at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in and carry a printed copy of the eVisa. Keep travel and accommodation details ready for immigration, and note that foreign nationals are required to possess a valid passport with a valid visa from an Indian mission or eVisa from the Bureau of Immigration.
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