India Visa Guide
India Travel Documentation Checklist
Before travelling to India, carry: a passport valid 6 months with 2 blank pages, your printed e-Visa (or sticker visa), a return/onward ticket, accommodation and contact details, travel insurance, prescription medicines with prescriptions, and any health certificates required for your origin country. Keep digital and physical copies of each.
- Processing time
- n/a
- Cost
- n/a
- Validity
- All valid at travel
- Eligibility
- All travellers
- How to apply
- Carry at travel
Step-by-step process
- Check passport validity and blank pages.
- Print the e-Visa and save a digital copy.
- Book and print the return ticket.
- Note your accommodation address and host contact.
- Pack prescriptions and insurance documents.
Requirements
| Passport | 6 months validity, 2 blank pages. |
|---|---|
| Visa | Printed e-Visa or sticker visa. |
| Return ticket | Onward travel proof. |
| Insurance | Travel insurance recommended. |
| Health | Vaccination certificates if required. |
Common mistakes
- No e-Visa printout
- Wrong passport carried
- No return ticket
- Missing prescriptions
Expert tips
- Keep one digital and one physical copy of each document.
- Store copies in cloud storage for backup.
- Carry prescriptions in original packaging.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I carry to India?
Passport (6 months), printed e-Visa, return ticket, accommodation address, insurance and prescriptions.
Do I need travel insurance for India?
It is not legally mandatory but strongly recommended.
Should I carry physical copies?
Yes - print the e-Visa and keep physical + digital backups.