India Visa Guide
India Visa Fees - Cost of Every Indian Visa Type
India visa fees depend on category, duration and nationality. For most passports the e-Tourist Visa costs USD 25 for 30 days (USD 10 for April–June arrivals), USD 40 for 1 year and USD 200 for 5 years; the e-Business costs USD 120 and the e-Medical USD 80. US, UK, Japanese and several other passports pay different rates, and a 3% bank charge is added. Sticker visa fees are set bilaterally per nationality and visa type. All e-Visa fees are paid online on the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- Processing time
- Fee paid before processing starts
- Cost
- USD 10 to 200 for e-Visas; bilateral for sticker visas
- Validity
- Fee is non-refundable once processing begins
- Eligibility
- All applicants pay the fee for their category
- How to apply
- Online payment for e-Visa; embassy fee for sticker
Official fees — standard rate
| 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.
Fees vary a lot by nationality
| United Kingdom | USD 484 |
| Most nationalities | USD 200 |
| United States | USD 160 |
| Russia | USD 120 |
| Japan | USD 25 |
| Sri Lanka | USD 25 |
| South Africa | USD 25 |
| Indonesia | Free |
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.
| United Arab Emirates | USD 415 |
| United Kingdom | USD 242 |
| Australia / Saudi Arabia | USD 215 |
| Thailand / Ireland | USD 200 |
| France | USD 165 |
| United States | USD 140 |
| Most nationalities | USD 120 |
| Japan | USD 25 |
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.
| Passport | 30-day | 1-year | 5-year | e-Business | e-Medical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 25 (10 Apr–Jun) | 40 | 160 | 140 | 100 |
| United Kingdom | 25 (10 Apr–Jun) | 40 | 484 | 242 | 129 |
| Canada | 25 (10 Apr–Jun) | 40 | 200 | 120 | 80 |
| Australia | 25 (10 Apr–Jun) | 40 | 200 | 215 | 80 |
| Japan | 25 (10 Apr–Jun) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Indonesia | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
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.
Step-by-step process
- Identify your visa category and duration.
- Check the current e-Visa fee on indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- Pay online with an international card or approved gateway.
- Keep the payment receipt - it is needed if you contact support.
- Processing starts only after payment is confirmed.
Requirements
| Category | Tourist, business, medical, conference, transit. |
|---|---|
| Duration | 30-day, 1-year or 5-year for tourist. |
| Nationality | Sticker visa fees vary by nationality. |
| Payment method | International card or approved gateway. |
| Receipt | Save the payment confirmation. |
Common mistakes
- Paying on a third-party site with added service fees
- Choosing 5-year when a 30-day trip suffices
- Assuming the fee is refundable on rejection
- Not keeping the payment receipt
Expert tips
- Use only the official portal to pay the e-Visa fee.
- 30-day e-Tourist is the cheapest option for a single short trip.
- Fees are non-refundable once processing starts.
- Sticker visa fees include the visa application centre service charges - check the total.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an India e-Visa cost?
For most passports: 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. Some nationalities pay different rates — for example a 5-year e-Tourist visa is USD 160 for US citizens and USD 484 for UK citizens.
Is the India visa fee refundable?
No. Once processing begins, the fee is non-refundable, even if the visa is refused.
Are third-party visa sites charging the real fee?
Third-party sites add service fees on top of the official fee. The government fee is paid only on indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Do children pay the India visa fee?
Yes. Every applicant, including infants, pays the visa fee for their category.