No two visa categories ask for identical paperwork, and knowing the difference beforehand saves a lot of last-minute scrambling. The Documents Required for Indian e-Visa list starts with two universal items a passport bio-page scan and a clear applicant photo required no matter which category someone applies under.
From there, things branch out. Business travelers typically attach a business card and invitation letter, though sports-related trips need government sports ministry approval instead. Medical and Ayush applicants rely on hospital-issued invitation letters, while transit travelers must show confirmed inward and outward tickets plus proof of onward destination eligibility. Conference delegates need clearances from both external affairs and home affairs ministries.
Checking the exact purpose of visit against this list before applying helps avoid processing delays caused by missing or mismatched paperwork.
