🇮🇳 India Visa Guide for French Citizens – Step-by-Step Process

🎯 Target Audience:

• French tourists, students, business travelers, or anyone in France planning a trip to India.

📌 Key Topics to Cover:

1. Visa Types Available for French Citizens:

   • Tourist e-Visa

   • Business e-Visa

   • Medical e-Visa

   • Regular (paper) visa (for longer stays)

2. e-Visa Overview:

   • Eligibility for French citizens

   • Duration and validity (30-day, 1-year, or 5-year e-Tourist visa)

   • Number of entries allowed

3. Step-by-Step Application Process:

   • Visit the official Indian government e-Visa portal ( https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ )

   • Fill out the online application form

   • Upload required documents (passport scan, photo)

   • Pay the visa fee online (mention typical costs)

   • Receive visa via email (PDF format)

4. Documents Required:

   • Valid French passport (minimum 6 months validity)

   • Digital passport-size photo

   • Scanned passport bio page

   • Travel details (arrival/departure, accommodation)

5. Fees & Processing Time:

   • Approximate fee in Euros

   • Processing time (3–5 working days, sometimes faster)

6. Do’s and Don’ts for Visa Approval:

   • Tips for avoiding rejection

   • Things to double-check in your application

7. Arrival in India – What to Carry:

   • Printed e-Visa copy

   • Passport (same as used in application)

   • Proof of return/onward journey

8. Visa Extension & Overstay Rules:

   • Can e-Visas be extended?

   • Fines or penalties for overstaying

9. Common Mistakes to Avoid:

   • Using unofficial websites

   • Mismatched passport numbers

   • Uploading incorrect file sizes

10. Helpful Contacts:

    • Indian Embassy in Paris

    • Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) details

    • Official e-Visa helpdesk

✅ Content Goal:

To make the visa process easy, clear, and scam-free for French nationals planning their India visit.