India Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
Most visitors need an e-Visa for India — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.
India visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- USD 80
- Processing time
- Typically 3-5 business days
- Validity
- 5 years from grant (multiple entry)
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Citizens of eligible countries for multiple tourist visits over five years
Do you need a visa for India?
Travellers from Nepal & Bhutan; Maldives (90 days). can generally enter India without a visa. An e-Visa is available — INDIA HAS A POWERFUL E-VISA — apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in for 180+ nationalities. e-Tourist Visa comes in 30-day, 1-year and 5-year options. Apply at least 4 days before travel.. Citizens of eligible countries for multiple tourist visits over five years
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Nepal & Bhutan; Maldives (90 days). do not require a visa for India for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Bureau of Immigration India) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official India visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026e-Tourist Visa
Official fee: USD 80- Validity
- 5 years from grant (multiple entry)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Typically 3-5 business days
- Processing time
- Typically 3-5 business days
- Where to apply
- https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Who needs it: Citizens of eligible countries for multiple tourist visits over five years
Visa-free: Nepal & Bhutan; Maldives (90 days).
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Passport-style digital photo
- Scanned passport bio page
Arrival card: None
Extra charges: Bank transaction fee ~2.5%; fee varies by nationality on reciprocal basis
Entry only via designated airports/seaports. Beware look-alike sites.
Source: Bureau of Immigration India · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
India e-Tourist Visa (1 year)
Official fee: USD 25- Validity
- 30 days from first entry (double entry)
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- Typically 3-5 business days (apply min. 4 days before travel)
- Processing time
- Typically 3-5 business days (apply min. 4 days before travel)
- Where to apply
- https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Who needs it: Citizens of 180+ eligible countries visiting for tourism, meeting friends/relatives or short recreation
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Passport-style digital photo
- Scanned passport bio page
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Extra charges: Bank transaction fee ~2.5%; fee is nationality-specific on a reciprocal basis; discounted USD 10 rate applies April-June
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
India e-Tourist Visa (5 years)
Official fee: USD 40- Validity
- 1 year from grant (multiple entry)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Typically 3-5 business days
- Processing time
- Typically 3-5 business days
- Where to apply
- https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Who needs it: Citizens of eligible countries for multiple tourist visits over one year
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Passport-style digital photo
- Scanned passport bio page
Extra charges: Bank transaction fee ~2.5%; per-stay limit may vary by nationality (90/180 days)
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
India e-Business / e-Medical / e-Conference Visa
- Validity
- e-Business up to 1 year multiple entry; e-Medical 60 days triple entry; e-Conference single entry
- Max stay
- 180 days
- Time to approval
- Typically 3-5 business days
- Processing time
- Typically 3-5 business days
- Where to apply
- https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Who needs it: Eligible nationals travelling for business, medical treatment (patient/attendant) or conferences
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Digital photo and passport bio page scan
- Category-specific supporting docs (business card/invitation letter; hospital letter; conference invitation & clearances)
Extra charges: Bank transaction fee ~2.5%; fees vary by category and nationality
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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