India Visa · Quick Answer
What Documents Are Needed for an India Visa?
For an India e-Visa you need a passport valid 6 months with 2 blank pages, a recent white-background photo (JPEG 10 KB to 1 MB), and the passport bio page scan (PDF 10 KB to 300 KB). Business visas need a business card or Indian host invitation; medical visas need a hospital appointment letter; transit visas need a confirmed onward ticket.
- Processing time
- Same as the visa type
- Cost
- No document fee
- Validity
- Valid at travel
- Eligibility
- All applicants
- How to apply
- Online or in-person
Core documents for every India visa
- Passport valid 6 months from arrival with 2 blank pages.
- Recent white-background photograph (JPEG 10 KB to 1 MB).
- Passport bio page scan (PDF 10 KB to 300 KB) for the e-Visa.
Category-specific documents
- Business: business card or invitation from the Indian host company.
- Medical: appointment letter from a recognised Indian hospital.
- Transit: confirmed onward ticket within 72 hours and destination visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to send my physical passport for an e-Visa?
No. The e-Visa is online - you upload scans and print the grant.
Is a photo mandatory for the India visa?
Yes - a recent white-background photograph is required.
What if my passport has less than 6 months validity?
Renew it before applying; India requires 6 months validity from arrival.