India Visa · Quick Answer
Can I Get an India Visa at the Airport?
Only nationals of Japan, South Korea and the UAE can use the visa-on-arrival scheme at designated airports. Everyone else must have an e-Visa or sticker visa approved before travel — there is no general visa-on-arrival for other nationalities at Indian airports.
- Processing time
- On arrival at the airport
- Cost
- On-arrival fee
- Validity
- Short single-entry stay
- Eligibility
- Japan, South Korea, UAE nationals only
- How to apply
- At designated airports
Even eligible nationals usually find the e-Visa faster and cheaper than visa-on-arrival because airport queues can be long. Apply for an e-Visa in advance where possible.
Frequently asked questions
Can Indian airports issue a visa to other nationalities?
No — only the visa-on-arrival scheme for Japan, South Korea and the UAE; all others need a visa in advance.
Is visa on arrival faster than the e-Visa?
Usually not — the e-Visa is pre-approved, while on-arrival involves airport processing.