VizaWhat Is eVisa / Electronic Visa?
An eVisa (Electronic Visa) is a visa granted through an online application process, eliminating the need to visit an embassy or mail your passport. The visa is linked digitally to your passport and verified when you arrive at the border.
How It Works
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Apply online through the government's official eVisa portal
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Upload required documents (passport scan, photo, etc.)
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Pay the visa fee online
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Receive approval or refusal by email, typically within 1–5 business days
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Upon approval, print or save the eVisa to show at the border alongside your passport
Typical Requirements
Valid passport (6 months validity recommended)
Passport scan / biographical page
Recent passport-style photograph
Credit/debit card for online payment
Travel details (arrival date, accommodation)
Return or onward ticket information
Advantages
+No embassy visit required
+Fast processing
+Apply from home
+No passport submission required
+Usually affordable
Disadvantages
−Risk of refusal
−Application window required — cannot apply day-of
−Some eVisa systems are unreliable
−Limited to participating entry points for some countries