India has quietly rolled out a traveller-friendly update to its tourist e-Visa framework—one that directly benefits travel agents, tour operators, and corporate travel planners managing forward bookings.

From mid-December 2025, international travellers can now apply for an Indian tourist e-Visa up to 120 days in advance, easing long-standing planning constraints.

🔹 A Major Change in e-Visa Application Timelines

Earlier, the 30-day tourist e-Visa allowed applications only within 30 days of arrival.
This limited advance flight sales, early hotel confirmations, and group tour planning.

What’s new now?

Travellers can select an arrival date up to 120 days (4 months) ahead
Applies to e-Visas approved on or after 18 December 2025
Visa validity and stay conditions remain unchanged

For B2B sellers, this unlocks better control over long-lead itineraries and seasonal inventory.

🔹 No Change to Stay Rules — Only Better Flexibility

Despite the longer application window, the visa structure remains the same:

30-day tourist e-Visa

This update strictly improves timing, not visa privileges—important clarity for client communication.

🔹 Option for Longer Stays: 1-Year Tourist e-Visa

For clients planning extended visits, the 1-year tourist e-Visa continues to be available.

Key points travel agents should note:

This provides a strong upsell opportunity for premium and leisure-plus segments.

🔹 First Land Border Entry Added for e-Visa Holders

In another significant development, India has expanded entry options for e-Visa travellers.

Previously:

Now:

This is particularly relevant for:

Nepal-India combined itineraries

🔹 Why This Matters for B2B Travel Professionals

These changes directly improve operational efficiency:

For consolidators and corporate planners, this also supports smoother group movement planning.

✈️ B2B Takeaway

India’s extended e-Visa application window is a quiet but powerful upgrade.
It aligns visa policy with real-world travel planning cycles—making India more accessible, predictable, and sellable in global markets.

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