India Visa · Quick Answer
Can I Enter India by Land on an eVisa?
Only at designated land immigration checkpoints. Most India e-Visas are used at the 31 designated airports and 5 seaports; only a few designated land borders accept e-Visas. If you plan a land crossing, confirm the checkpoint is e-Visa enabled, otherwise use a sticker visa.
- Processing time
- n/a
- Cost
- n/a
- Validity
- Per e-Visa
- Eligibility
- e-Visa holders only at designated checkpoints
- How to apply
- At designated land borders
Common land crossings like Nepal and Bhutan borders have specific rules; some accept e-Visas, others require a sticker visa. Check before you book surface transport.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cross from Nepal to India on an e-Visa?
Only at designated checkpoints; verify the specific border post accepts e-Visas.
Are all Indian land borders e-Visa enabled?
No — only designated checkpoints; use a sticker visa for non-designated borders.