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India tourist visa

Eligible travellers can apply online for a tourist e-Visa. Other routes include a consular visa, visa on arrival and visa-free entry for certain travellers.

Ways to get a India tourist visa

  1. Tourist e-Visa

    eVisa

    Ordinary passport holders from the eligible countries, including all ASEAN and European Union member states, can apply. ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Restrictions apply to people with Pakistani citizenship or family connections. China's listed online route is production investment.

    Stay
    30 days with the 30-day option; up to 180 days per year with the 1-year or 5-year option.
    Valid for
    30 days, 1 year or 5 years.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    30-day option: USD 10 from April to June or USD 25 from July to March. 1-year option: USD 40. 5-year option: USD 200.

    Passports that qualify (126)

    1. Check that your nationality and arrival point qualify.
    2. Apply online between 4 and 120 days before arrival.
    Apply on the official website

  2. Tourist visa through a consulate

    Visa needed

    Travellers applying for a regular tourist visa through an Indian consulate.

    Valid for
    Up to 5 years.
    Entries
    Single or multiple entries.
    Fee
    Costs vary by consulate and region. A visa service provider may charge an extra handling fee.
    1. Complete the visa application form.
    2. Submit it in person or by post to an Indian consulate, or through a designated visa service provider where available.

  3. Tourist visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Ordinary passport holders from Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, subject to the Pakistani family-history restrictions.

    Stay
    Up to 60 days.
    Fee
    INR 2,000.

    Passports that qualify (3)

    1. Arrive at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai airport.
    2. Apply for a visa on arrival.

  4. Visa-free visit for Maldivian citizens

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the Maldives.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Free entry for citizens of Bhutan and Nepal

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Bhutan and Nepal who have not arrived from, or travelled through, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau or Pakistan before seeking entry.

    Stay
    No limit.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  6. Visa-free entry with an Indian overseas citizenship or origin card

    No visa needed

    Foreign nationals with a valid Overseas Citizen of India card or Persons of Indian Origin Card. These are also called OCI and PIO cards.

    Stay
    No limit.

  7. Mountaineering tourist e-Visa

    eVisa

    Eligible e-Visa applicants travelling for mountaineering. China's listed online route is production investment.

    Valid for
    6 months.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.

    Passports that qualify (126)

    1. Check that your nationality and arrival point qualify.
    2. Apply online between 4 and 120 days before arrival.
    Apply on the official website

Who needs it

Travellers visiting for tourism need permission to enter unless they qualify for visa-free entry.

Who doesn't

Maldivian citizens can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens of Bhutan and Nepal, and eligible holders of Indian overseas citizenship or origin cards, have wider exemptions.

How to apply

  1. Check that your nationality and arrival point qualify for an e-Visa.
  2. Apply online between 4 and 120 days before arrival.

Good to know

  • Use an approved arrival point when entering with an e-Visa.
  • The regular tourist visa cannot be extended in India.
  • Visa validity and permitted stay are different. A 5-year visa does not allow a 5-year stay.
  • A separate tourist e-Visa for mountaineering has a validity of 6 months.
  • Some diplomatic, official, service and special passport holders also have visa exemptions under reciprocal agreements.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for India?

Travellers visiting for tourism need permission to enter unless they qualify for visa-free entry. Maldivian citizens can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens of Bhutan and Nepal, and eligible holders of Indian overseas citizenship or origin cards, have wider exemptions.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for India?

There are 7 options: Tourist e-Visa (an online visa); Tourist visa through a consulate (a visa from an embassy); Tourist visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Visa-free visit for Maldivian citizens (no visa at all); Free entry for citizens of Bhutan and Nepal (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with an Indian overseas citizenship or origin card (no visa at all); Mountaineering tourist e-Visa (an online visa).

Who can go to India without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the Maldives. Citizens of Bhutan and Nepal who have not arrived from, or travelled through, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau or Pakistan before seeking entry. Foreign nationals with a valid Overseas Citizen of India card or Persons of Indian Origin Card. These are also called OCI and PIO cards.

Can I apply online for India?

Yes: Tourist e-Visa and Mountaineering tourist e-Visa. Ordinary passport holders from the eligible countries, including all ASEAN and European Union member states, can apply. ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Restrictions apply to people with Pakistani citizenship or family connections. China's listed online route is production investment.

How long can I stay on a India tourist visa?

30 days with the 30-day tourist e-Visa; up to 180 days per year with the 1-year or 5-year tourist e-Visa.

How much does a India tourist visa cost?

Tourist e-Visa: USD 10 for the 30-day option from April to June; USD 25 from July to March; USD 40 for 1 year; USD 200 for 5 years.

How long is a India tourist visa valid?

30 days, 1 year or 5 years. Entries: Multiple entries for e-Visas..

How do I apply for a India tourist visa?

1. 1. Check that your nationality and arrival point qualify for an e-Visa. 2. 2. Apply online between 4 and 120 days before arrival.

What rules do I have to follow on a India tourist visa?

Use an approved arrival point when entering with an e-Visa. The regular tourist visa cannot be extended in India.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for India?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the India visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

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