Visa Guidelines for India

Visa required before arrival

Thinking about visiting India? Here’s a simple breakdown on how to get your tourist visa.

Check if You’re Eligible:

A tourist visa is perfect for those visiting India for recreation, sightseeing, meeting friends or family, short-term yoga programs (up to 6 months), or brief medical treatments. If you’re aiming for something other than tourism, you’ll need a different type of visa.

Types of Visa:

• Tourist e-Visa: Valid for 30 days (double entry), 1 year, or 5 years (multiple entries). Stay cannot exceed 90 days per visit (for most nationalities).
• Business e-Visa: 1-year validity with multiple entries; stay up to 180 days.
• Medical e-Visa: 60 days with triple entry for treatment.
• Conference e-Visa: 30-day validity, single entry.

Eligibility:

• Citizens of over 170 countries are eligible.
• Passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months.
• Applications should be made between 4 to 120 days before travel.

Application:

• Complete the form on the Indian Visa Online website.
• Each applicant must submit their own form. No changes can be made once the form is submitted.

Photo Requirements:

• Size: 10 KB to 300 KB.
• Format: JPEG.
• Background: Plain, light-colored, or white.
• Face View: Full face, front view with eyes open.
• Head Measurement: Head should measure between 25 mm and 35 mm, and eyes should be 28 mm to 35 mm from the bottom of the chin.
• The image must be clear, free from shadows, reflections from glasses, or obstructions.

Application Requirements:

• Tourist/Business: Passport photo and copy of the passport bio page.
• Medical: Medical documents from the hospital in India.
• Business: Business card or invitation letter from the Indian company.
• Conference: Invitation from the organizing institution and political clearance if applicable.

Fees: Fees vary based on nationality and visa type. Payments are made online and are non-refundable.

Processing Time: Applications are processed within 3-5 business days. It’s advisable to apply early.

Conditions:

• Visas are non-extendable and non-convertible.
• A maximum of two e-Visas can be issued per calendar year.

Restrictions:

• The e-Visa does not allow travel to restricted or protected areas without special permission.
• Frequent travelers must not exceed the annual visa quota.

For more details, visit the Indian e-Visa Portal.

Certain countries require a Yellow Fever Certificate to Visit India:

For more details, please visit – Yellow Fever Website