India eVisa

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eVisa Level 2

India offers an eVisa system that allows citizens of 49 countries to apply online. The fee is $25 USD with processing completed within 3-5 days. The visa is valid for 60 days with a maximum stay of 60 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Editor's note

India's eVisa must be arranged online before you travel and is not valid for transit — an airside connection under 24 hours is fine, but leaving the airport in transit requires a separate Grounded Transit Visa. On the official portal the payment gateway frequently rejects American Express credit cards and some Arab-issued bank cards, so keep an international Visa or Mastercard ready when you apply.

$25

Fee (USD)

3-5 business days

Processing

60d

Validity

60d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity)

✓ Recent passport-size photo (white background, face 80% of frame)

✓ Return or onward travel ticket

✓ Proof of accommodation

✓ Credit/debit card for payment

✓ Valid email address

Key details

Entry type	Double
Multiple entry	1-year multiple entry $40
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	2 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	recommended
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Not required

Photo specifications

Size: 51x51 · 630x810 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 500KB

Face: 80-85%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

Jan

Feb

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Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Best OK

Cool and dry across most of country. Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Agra all ideal. Avoid Jun-Sep (monsoon — beautiful in Kerala though). Himalaya: May-Jun, Sep-Oct.

Country information

🏛

New Delhi

Capital

💱

INR

Currency

📞

+91

Calling

🕐

+05:30

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Hindi

Language

Payment methods

visamastercardpaypal

Neighboring countries

PakistanChinaNepalBhutanBangladeshMyanmar

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.

⚡ Printing a copy of the eVisa is recommended as a backup.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a India eVisa cost? +

The India eVisa costs $25 USD. Multiple entry is $40.

How long does India eVisa processing take? +

Processing takes 3-5 business days.

What documents do I need for a India eVisa? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity). Recent passport-size photo (white background, face 80% of frame). Return or onward travel ticket. Proof of accommodation. Credit/debit card for payment. Valid email address.

How long is the India eVisa valid? +

The visa is valid for 60 days from entry date. Maximum stay is 60 days.

Can I get multiple entries for India? +

1-year multiple entry $40

India visa by nationality

🇧🇭 Bahraini 🇦🇪 Emirati 🇮🇶 Iraqi 🇯🇴 Jordanian 🇰🇼 Kuwaiti 🇱🇧 Lebanese 🇴🇲 Omani 🇶🇦 Qatari +43 more

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Practical notes

Payment: Visa, MC, PayPal (via SBI payment gateway) on indianvisaonline.gov.in. Amex/Maestro debit also accepted. No Amex credit. Arab bank cards may be declined.
Transit — Depends on nationality: No transit visa required for airside transit if staying under 24 hours at designated airports. Grounded Transit Visa (GTV) required for landside transit. eVisa not valid for transit. Some nationalities with poor travel history may face additional scrutiny. Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Travel advisory (level 2): Exercise increased caution due to crime and terrorism.; Official advisory source ↗

Sources & verification

This information was compiled from the official source below and last verified on 2026-04-01.

Official source: indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗

Always confirm on the official portal before travelling — rules can change without notice.

How we verify →

Apply on official portal ↗ Check by nationality

Always verify on official portals before applying.