India Visa · Quick Answer
How Much Does an India Visa Cost?
The India e-Visa fee ranges from about USD 10 to USD 200 for most passports depending on the category and duration: 30-day e-Tourist is USD 25 (USD 10 April–June), 1-year USD 40, 5-year USD 200, e-Business USD 120 and e-Medical USD 80, plus a 3% bank charge. Sticker visa fees are set bilaterally and vary by nationality. The fee is non-refundable once processing begins.
- Processing time
- Same as the visa type
- Cost
- USD 10 to 200 (e-Visa); bilateral (sticker)
- Validity
- Per category
- Eligibility
- All applicants
- How to apply
- Pay on the official portal
Typical e-Visa fee ranges
- 30-day e-Tourist: lowest tier.
- 1-year and 5-year e-Tourist: higher tier.
- e-Business: USD 120 for most passports (USD 25 to 415 by nationality).
- e-Medical: ~USD 80.
- e-Conference: a separate lower tier.
Frequently asked questions
Is the India visa fee refundable?
No — once processing starts the fee is non-refundable, even on refusal.
Do children pay the India visa fee?
Yes — every applicant including infants pays the fee for their category.
Why does my e-Visa fee differ from a friend’s?
Fees vary by category, duration and nationality; the portal shows the exact amount before payment.