Medical Visa from Laos to India
India eVisa Eligibility
- Laotian citizens can apply for an Indian e-Visa
- Laotian citizens must apply using Ordinary Passport for Indian eVisa
- All Laotian citizens including children and minor need to apply for Indian e-Visa for entry into the country
Indian e-Visa Summary
- India eVisa is valid for arrival by air and cruise ship
- Indian e-Visa can be applied for Tourist, Business and Medical visits
- Indian e-Visa is linked directly to Passport number
The Online Indian Visa or Indian e-Visa is an official document that permits entry into and travel within India. The Indian Visa for Laotian citizens has been available as online application ( https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ ) form since 2014 from the Indian Government. This visa to India allows travellers from Laos to visit India for short term stays. These short term stays range between 30, 90 and 180 days per visit depending on the purpose of visit. There are 5 major categories of electronic India Visa (India eVisa) available to citizens of Laos. The categories available to Laotian citizens for visit to India under the electronic India Visa or Indian e-Visa regulations are for Tourist purposes, Business Visits or Medical Visit (both as a Patient or as medical attendant / nurse to the Patient) to visit India.
Laotian citizens who are visiting India for recreation / sightseeing / meeting friends / relatives / short term yoga programme / short term courses less than 6 months in duration can now apply for an electronic India Visa for Touristic purposes also known as eTourist Visa with either 1 month (2 entry), 1 year or 5 years of validity (multiple entries into India under 2 duration of visa).
What are the requirements to obtain Indian Visa from Laos
The requirement for Laotian citizens are to have the following ready for India eVisa:
- Email Id
- Credit or Debit Card to make the Secure payment online
- Ordinary Passport that is valid for 6 months
You must apply for Indian e-Visa using a Standard Passport or Ordinary Passport. Official, Diplomatic, Service and Special Passport holders are not eligible for Indian e-Visa and instead must contact their nearest Indian Embassy or Consulate.
What is the process to apply for an Indian e-Visa from Laos?
Step | Details |
Fill out the online form | The application process for an India e-Visa requires nationals of Laos to fill out an online form. This is a straightforward and easy-to-complete form. In most cases, the filling out of the Indian Visa Application of the required information may be accomplished in 10-15 minutes. |
Provide information | Include your contact information, basic personal information, and details from your passport. Additionally attach any supporting papers that are required. |
Document submission | Laotian citizens will be sent a secure link to their email address for any documents required for Indian Visa to support their application such as photograph of face or passport bio data page, these can up either uploaded on this website or emailed back to the Customer Support team’s email address. |
Payment | Pay the fee using a credit or debit card. |
Receive e-Visa | Once approved, your e-Visa will be conveniently sent directly to your email. |
Additional notes | This streamlined process eliminates the need for paper forms and makes obtaining an Indian visa hassle-free for Laotian citizens. A modest processing fee will be charged if you use a bank card. Ensure that you have email access as there may be questions asked or clarification, so check email every 12 hours until you receive email approval of electronic Visa. |
Can I convert my eVisa from Business to Medial or Tourist or vice versa as a Laotian Citizen?
No, the eVisa cannot be converted from one type to another. Once the eVisa for a specific purpose has expired, then you may apply for a different type of eVisa.
What do Laotian citizens need to do after receiving on electronic Visa for India by email (Indian e-Visa)
Once the electronic Visa for India (Indian e-Visa) has been delivered by email, it can be saved on your phone or printed on paper and carried in person to the airport. There is no need to visit the embassy or Indian consulate.
Which airports can the Laotian citizens arrive on Indian e-Visa?
The following authorised airports allow passengers to enter India on the Online India Visa (Indian e-Visa):
- Ahmedabad
- Amritsar
- Bagdogra
- Bengaluru
- Bhubaneshwar
- Calicut
- Chennai
- Chandigarh
- Cochin
- Coimbatore
- Delhi
- Gaya
- Goa(Dabolim)
- Goa(Mopa)
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Indore
- Jaipur
- Kannur
- Kolkata
- Kannur
- Lucknow
- Madurai
- Mangalore
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Port Blair
- Pune
- Tiruchirapalli
- Trivandrum
- Varanasi
- Vishakhapatnam
Do Laotian citizens need an India Visa (Indian e-Visa) if coming by cruise ship?
Electronic India Visa is required if coming by a cruise ship. As of today, however, the Indian e-Visa is valid on the following sea ports if arriving by cruise ship:
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Goa
- Mangalore
- Mumbai
- Port Blair
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