In the recent months, there has been an increasing number of complaints relating to frauds perpetrated by fake e-Tourist Visa to India websites. In order to mislead applicants, some of these websites have created images and home page templates mimicking the GOI websites for e-Tourist Visa applicants. A few prominent ones out such websites are as under:
(i) e-touristvisaindia.com
(ii) indianvisaonline.org.in
(iii) e-visaindia.com
Applicants may please note that the correct website of the Government of India to apply for e-Tourist Visa to India is: indianvisaonline.gov.in
Note 1: - As per the existing guidelines of Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of India, carrying Thuraya / Irridium satellite phones by foreigners into India is banned."
Note 2: - Foreigners traveling to India having e-Visa on a passport different from the passport number mentioned on Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) issued to them, must carry old passport on which ETA was issued