India Visa Guide
Entry Requirements for India - What You Need at the Airport
To enter India you need a valid passport (6 months), a valid visa or e-Visa printout, a completed customs/immigration declaration, and sometimes a return ticket and proof of funds. Immigration may ask for your accommodation address and the purpose of your visit. Health requirements (like Yellow Fever vaccination for some countries) can also apply.
- Processing time
- Minutes at the airport
- Cost
- n/a
- Validity
- Per visa
- Eligibility
- All arriving passengers
- How to apply
- At immigration
Step-by-step process
- Have your passport and e-Visa printout ready.
- Complete the customs declaration if required.
- Present at immigration; state your purpose.
- Show a return ticket or accommodation if asked.
Requirements
| Passport | 6 months validity, 2 blank pages. |
|---|---|
| Visa | Valid visa or e-Visa printout. |
| Return ticket | May be requested. |
| Accommodation | Address in India. |
| Health | Yellow Fever certificate for listed countries. |
Common mistakes
- No e-Visa printout
- Passport different from the e-Visa
- No return ticket when asked
- Overstaying the visa
Expert tips
- Print the e-Visa before you fly.
- Carry the same passport used for the e-Visa.
- Keep your hotel address handy.
- Check health rules for your origin country.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print the India e-Visa?
Yes - carry a printout to show at immigration, along with the matching passport.
Can immigration refuse entry with a valid visa?
Yes. A visa does not guarantee entry; the officer decides at the border.
Is a Yellow Fever certificate required for India?
For travellers arriving from certain Yellow Fever endemic countries, yes.