India Visa · Quick Answer
Can I Apply for an India Visa With Less Than 6 Months Passport Validity?
No. India requires your passport to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. An application on a passport with less than 6 months validity will be rejected, and entry will be refused. Renew your passport before applying for the visa.
- Processing time
- Renew first, then apply
- Cost
- Passport renewal + visa fee
- Validity
- Needs 6 months on arrival
- Eligibility
- All applicants
- How to apply
- Renew passport, then e-Visa/sticker
Because an e-Visa is tied to one passport, renewing your passport after the visa is issued invalidates the visa. Always renew first, then apply.
Frequently asked questions
Will the portal let me apply with 5 months validity?
It may accept the form, but the visa will be rejected or entry refused — renew first.
My passport expires in 7 months, is that enough?
Yes, if it is more than 6 months from your arrival date.