Originally Posted by
oliver2002
Yes, you can't apply for more than 30 d before arrival.
I have a follow-up question regarding the single-entry 30-day visa.
I will be visiting one Indian port (Mumbai) on just one day during a cruise, which starts 12 days prior to my India visit. I will also be leaving home 10 days prior to the start of the cruise. Therefore, I won't have much buffer in case of issues with the online application process, even though I will apply exactly 30 days prior to leaving home.
Is it possible to use an earlier date of visit (e. g. a week before my actual visit to Mumbai on the cruise ship) so that I can apply online a week earlier (to give me a bigger buffer in case anything goes wrong during the application process)? Since the visa is valid for 30 days, I am thinking there should be no issue with that. After all, people's travel plans can and do change all the time.
Any insight or advice about this idea?