All visitors (Except Nepal and Bhutan) planning to Visit India need a visa. The Indian government has now introduced one-year, multiple-entry electronic visas for citizens of 166 countries in the world.
The official website of the Indian Govt. to Apply E-visa is–
Planning your trip to India is easy. Most visitors from the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Europe can apply for an e-tourist visa online.
Which visa should I apply for?
For a Culture, Photography and wildlife tours, we recommend the e-Tourist Visa.
For a Culture, Photography and wildlife tours, we recommend the e-tourist visa.
| Visa | Validity | Entries | Government Fee |
| 30-Day | 30 days | Double Entry | USD 10 (Apr–Jun arrivals) USD 25 (Jul–Mar arrivals) |
| 1-Year | 1 year | Multiple Entry | USD 40 |
| 5-Year | 5 years | Multiple Entry | USD 80 |
For most guests, the 1-Year Multiple Entry e-Tourist Visa is the best choice.
Please note that a small payment processing fee may be added during the online application.
The 30-day e-Visa can be applied for up to 120 days before your planned arrival in India. We recommend applying at least 3–4 weeks before your departure to allow sufficient processing time.
Visa fees and regulations are set by the Government of India and may change without prior notice. Always check the official e-Visa website for the latest information before applying.
You can apply up to 120 days to 4 Days before your arrival in India.
We recommend applying 4–6 weeks before your trip.
Most applications are approved within 2–5 working days, although it can occasionally take longer.
Apply only through the official Government of India website:
Yes. The e-Tourist Visa is suitable for:
The official website of the Indian Govt. to Apply E-visa is–
Earlier In a calendar year, between the months of January and December, an e-Visa can be applied maximum for 2 times. But now You can apply as often as you want. The limit of times in a calendar year has been removed.
When applying for your e-Visa, do be aware that a number of commercial websites have been created to look similar to the government of India’s official website, and they claim to provide online visa services to tourists.
The e-Arrival Card is not a visa. It is a digital arrival form that foreign travellers must complete before entering India. It replaces the old paper disembarkation card that was previously handed out on flights.
The official website of the Indian Govt. to Apply E-Arrival Card–
The e-Arrival Card is an online immigration form that must be completed by foreign nationals before arriving in India. It helps speed up the immigration process by allowing travellers to submit their arrival details in advance.
Key Points:
This is an important update for anyone travelling to India, even if they already have a valid e-Visa. As of April 2026, the digital e-Arrival Card is mandatory for foreign travellers, including OCI cardholders.
