e-Tourist Visa for France (eTV)

e-Tourist Visa facility is available for holders of French passports with effect from 1.5.2015.The eTV scheme requires eligible French nationals to apply four days in advance and obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization before traveling to India. It may be noted that the visa is not being granted on arrival at the airport.

Eligiblity for e-Tourist Visa

1. French nationals whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation , sight seeing ,    casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit are eligible for e-Toursit Visa.
2. Their Passports should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India. The passports should also have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer. 
3. They should have return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during their stay in India.
4. French Nationals of Pakistani origin may apply for Visa through Indian Visa Application Centres only.
5. E-Tourist Visa facility is not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders.
6. E-Tourist Visa facility is not available to individuals endorsed on Parent’s/Spouse’s Passport. Each individual should have a separate passport.
7. E-Tourst Visa facility is also not available to International Travel Document Holders.