India Visa Guide for Foreign Travellers
Everything you need to apply for an Indian visa — eVisa, tourist, business, transit and medical visas, official fees by passport, processing times, documents and country-specific guides.
- Eligible nationalities
- 170+ (e-Visa)
- Application window
- 4 to 120 days before arrival
- Typical decision
- 72 hours to 4 business days
- e-Visa entry points
- 88 (37 airports, 38 seaports, 13 land ports)
Standard e-Visa fees: 30-day e-Tourist USD 25 (USD 10 April–June), 1-year USD 40, 5-year USD 200, e-Business USD 120, e-Medical USD 80, plus a 3% bank charge. Source: Government of India e-Visa fee schedules (e-Tourist 8 Sep 2026; e-Business/e-Medical 15 Apr 2026), indianvisaonline.gov.in. A 3% bank charge is added to every fee.
Apply with confidence
- Apply for an Indian Visa Online — eVisa Step by Step
- Urgent Indian Visa — How to Get One as Fast as Possible
- Express Indian Visa — What "Express" Really Means
- India Visa Document Review — Check Before You Submit
- Business Travel to India — The Right Visa and Documents
Visa type guides
- Indian Visa
- India eVisa
- India Tourist Visa
- India Business Visa
- India Transit Visa
- India Medical Visa
- India Visa Documents
- India Visa Processing Time
- India Visa Fees
- India Visa Requirements
Country-specific India visa guides
- India Visa for United States
- India Visa for United Kingdom
- India Visa for Canada
- India Visa for Australia
- India Visa for Germany
- India Visa for France
- India Visa for UAE Residents
- India Visa for Singapore
- India Visa for Japan
- India Visa for South Korea
- India Visa for New Zealand
- India Visa for Ireland
- India Visa for Spain
- India Visa for Italy
- India Visa for Netherlands
- India Visa for Sweden
- India Visa for Switzerland
- India Visa for Russia
- India Visa for China
- India Visa for Pakistan
- India Visa for Bangladesh
- India Visa for Sri Lanka
- India Visa for Nepal
- India Visa for Bhutan
- India Visa for South Africa
- India Visa for Brazil
- India Visa for Mexico
- India Visa for Indonesia
- India Visa for Malaysia
- India Visa for Thailand
Comparisons
- India eVisa vs Regular Visa
- Tourist Visa vs Business Visa
- Fastest Way to Get an Indian Visa
- Best Indian Visa Services
- Government Portal vs Professional Visa Assistance
Guides
- How to Apply for an Indian Visa
- Common Indian Visa Rejection Reasons
- Indian Visa Photo Requirements
- Passport Requirements for India
- Indian Visa Extension Guide
- Indian Visa Rules Explained
- Entry Requirements for India
- India Travel Documentation Checklist
Quick answers
- Do I need a visa for India?
- How long does an India eVisa take?
- What documents are needed for an India visa?
- Can I get an urgent India visa?
- Why was my Indian visa rejected?
- What is the best way to apply for an Indian visa?
- Can I extend my India tourist visa while in India?
- Can I enter India on a one-way ticket?
- Can I use the India eVisa at any airport?
- Can I work in India on a tourist visa?
- Do I need FRRO registration for India?
- Can I apply for an India visa from a country that is not my own?
- Is the India eVisa available for Pakistani citizens?
- Is the India visa free for Nepal and Bhutan citizens?
- How much does an India visa cost?
- What is the India visa on arrival scheme?
- Can I travel to India with an eVisa on an old passport?
- Can I apply for an India visa without a return ticket?
- How early should I apply for an India visa?
- What photo background is required for an India visa?
- Can I stay more than 90 days per entry on an India eVisa?
- Can I convert a tourist visa to a business visa in India?
- Can I travel to India for medical treatment on a tourist visa?
- What happens if I overstay my India visa?
- Can I apply for an India visa for my family members?
- Is the India eVisa single or multiple entry?
- Can I travel to India with a criminal record?
- Can I extend an India business visa?
- What is the India e-Conference visa?
- Can I get an India visa at the airport?
- Do I need a Yellow Fever vaccine for India?
- Can I enter India by land on an eVisa?
- Can I apply for an India visa with less than 6 months passport validity?
- What is the difference between an India eVisa and a sticker visa?
- Can I get an India visa if I was previously refused?
- Can I track my India eVisa application status?
- Do I need travel insurance for India?
- Can I use an India eVisa for volunteering?
- Can I apply for a 5-year India tourist visa?
- What is the India e-Medical Attendant visa?
- Can I get an India visa while pregnant?
- Can I pay the India eVisa fee with a debit card?
- What do I do if my India eVisa is not received by email?
- Can I apply for an India visa with a damaged passport?
- Can I travel to India for a yoga retreat on a tourist visa?
- Can I get an India visa for study?
- Can I apply for an India Employment visa online?
- Can I leave India and re-enter on the same eVisa?
- Is the India eVisa available for Chinese citizens?
- Can I get an India visa for remote work?
- Can I correct a mistake on my India eVisa application after submission?
- Can I enter India with both my old and new passport if the eVisa is on the old one?
- Is the India eVisa available for Bangladeshi citizens?
- Can I get an India visa for a conference without an invitation?
- Can I apply for an India visa for someone else online?