India Visa Guide
India eVisa - Apply Online for the Indian e-Visa
The India e-Visa is an electronic travel authorisation issued by the Government of India through indianvisaonline.gov.in. It is available to citizens of 170+ countries for tourism, business, medical treatment and conferences, is issued in 72 hours to 4 business days, and costs USD 10 to 200 depending on duration and category.
- Processing time
- 72 hours to 4 business days
- Cost
- USD 10 to 200 by category and duration
- Validity
- 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (tourist); 1 year (business); 60 days (medical)
- Eligibility
- Citizens of 170+ e-Visa eligible countries
- How to apply
- 100% online at indianvisaonline.gov.in
The India e-Visa in numbers
- Latest you can apply
- 4 days — Minimum gap between applying and arrival
- Earliest you can apply
- 120 days — Maximum window before arrival
- Typical decision
- 72h–4d — From a complete, paid application
- e-Visa entry points
- 88 — 37 airports · 38 seaports · 13 land ports
Source: Government of India e-Visa rules, indianvisaonline.gov.in. Entry points: MHA notice, 10 Aug 2026.
Categories, validity and stay
| Category | Valid for | Entries | Stay per visit | Standard fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Tourist 30-day | 30 days from first arrival | Double | Up to 30 days | USD 25 (USD 10 Apr–Jun) |
| e-Tourist 1-year | 365 days from grant | Multiple | 90 days (180 for US, UK, Canada, Japan) | USD 40 |
| e-Tourist 5-year | 5 years from grant | Multiple | 90 days (180 for US, UK, Canada, Japan) | USD 200 |
| e-Business | 1 year from grant | Multiple | Up to 180 days | USD 120 |
| e-Medical | 60 days from arrival | Triple | Within 60 days | USD 80 |
| e-Medical Attendant | 60 days from arrival (max 2 per patient) | Triple | Within 60 days | USD 80 |
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.
Two numbers trip people up. Validity is how long the visa can be used; stay per visit is how long each trip can last. A 5-year e-Tourist visa does not let you stay for 5 years — most nationalities can stay 90 days per visit (180 for the US, UK, Canada and Japan).
The application, step by step
- Start on indianvisaonline.gov.in — Choose nationality, port of arrival, expected arrival date and visa category.
- Save your Temporary Application ID — You need it to resume the form, upload documents or pay later.
- Complete the full form — Address, family, profession, previous visits and references — exactly as in your passport.
- Upload photo and passport bio page — Photo: square JPEG, 10 KB–1 MB, white background. Bio page: PDF, 10 KB–300 KB.
- Pay the fee — Processing starts only once payment is confirmed. A 3% bank charge is added.
- Are the uploads and details compliant?
- Yes: e-Visa granted by email — Usually 72 hours to 4 business days
- No: Refused or sent back — A new application and a new fee may be needed
Fees
| 30-day e-Tourist (Apr–Jun) | USD 10 |
| 30-day e-Tourist (Jul–Mar) | USD 25 |
| 1-year e-Tourist | USD 40 |
| e-Medical / Attendant | USD 80 |
| e-Business (1 year) | USD 120 |
| 5-year e-Tourist | USD 200 |
Some nationalities pay more or less than the standard rate — for example a 5-year e-Tourist visa is USD 160 for US citizens, USD 484 for UK citizens and USD 25 for Japanese citizens.
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.
Where you can enter
- Designated entry points
- 88 — Your first entry must be through one of these
- Airports
- 37 — Incl. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa
- Seaports
- 38 — Cruise and ship arrivals
- Land ports
- 13 — Overland crossings added from 2025
Source: Ministry of Home Affairs notice, 10 Aug 2026. Always confirm your port on indianvisaonline.gov.in before booking.
Step-by-step process
- Open the e-Visa portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in and select e-Visa Application.
- Choose the category - e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, e-Conference or e-Medical Attendant.
- Complete personal, passport and travel details exactly as in your passport.
- Upload your passport bio page (PDF) and white-background photo (JPEG).
- Pay the fee online and receive the e-Visa by email within 4 business days.
Requirements
| Passport | Valid 6 months from arrival, 2 blank pages. |
|---|---|
| Photo | JPEG, square, white background, 10 KB to 1 MB. |
| Bio page | PDF scan, 10 KB to 300 KB. |
| A working email to receive the e-Visa. | |
| Payment | International card or approved gateway for the fee. |
Common mistakes
- Photo with a coloured or patterned background
- Passport bio page scanned sideways or blurred
- Name on the form not matching the passport exactly
- Applying on a third-party site that charges extra service fees
Expert tips
- Use only the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- Apply at least 7 days before travel to be safe.
- For 5-year validity, choose the 5-year e-Tourist option.
- Business e-Visa needs a business card or invitation letter.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the India e-Visa valid?
30 days (double entry), 1 year or 5 years (multiple entry) for tourism; 1 year for business; 60 days for medical.
Is the India e-Visa on arrival?
No. The e-Visa must be approved online before travel. Visa-on-arrival exists only for Japan, South Korea and UAE nationals under a separate scheme.
Can I enter India multiple times on an e-Visa?
The 30-day e-Tourist allows double entry; 1-year and 5-year e-Tourist and e-Business allow multiple entries; e-Medical allows triple entry.
What is the difference between e-Visa and a regular visa?
The e-Visa is issued online and printed by you; a regular sticker visa is affixed in your passport by an embassy or visa application centre and supports longer stays, work and study.