An entry visa to India is a type of visa that allows a foreigner to enter India for a specific purpose. Here are some key details about entry visas to India:

• Eligibility: Entry visas can generally be applied for by the applicant who is either a spouse or child of an Indian, or by an applicant traveling to India for a specific event. They can also be granted to persons of Indian origin and to those who are dependents or family members of employment visa holders.

• Purpose: The purpose of an entry visa is usually for recreation, sightseeing, casual visits to meet friends or relatives, attending a short-term yoga program, short-duration medical treatment, and no other purpose/activity.

• Validity: The validity of an entry visa to India will be for the visa duration granted to the principal visa holder. Further extension of up to 5 years may be obtained from the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) in India on a yearly basis up to a maximum period of 5 years.

• Application process: Applicants must complete the visa application form online and submit it along with the required documents, including a valid passport, proof of relationship with the person of Indian origin (if applicable), and proof of the purpose of the visit. Biometrics are compulsory for all visa applicants, and applicants between the age of 12-70 must be present personally at the visa application center to apply for the same.

It is important to note that the validity of the visa and the number of entries to India are at the sole discretion of the Consulate General of India, and incomplete applications may lead to a delay in the processing of an application.