India e-Tourist Visa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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e-Visa: USD 80 · India e-Tourist Visa: USD 25 · India e-Tourist Visa: USD 40

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India e-Tourist Visa at a glance

Government visa fee: USD 80
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Typically 3-5 business days
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Citizens of eligible countries for multiple tourist visits over five years
Arrival card: None

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to India?

Travellers from Nepal & Bhutan; Maldives (90 days). can generally enter India without a visa. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official India visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application 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.

Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: Yes

e-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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Citizens of eligible countries for multiple tourist visits over five years

India visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇬🇧United Kingdom	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇺🇸United States	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇦Canada	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇩🇪Germany	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇫🇷France	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇦🇪UAE	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇼Taiwan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇿New Zealand	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇷🇺Russia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

India visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Malaysians need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for India, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

The official government fee for the e-Tourist Visa is USD 80. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

e-Tourist Visa: Typically 3-5 business days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages; Passport-style digital photo; Scanned passport bio page. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Facts are taken from official government sources and were last verified on 19 August 2026. Visa rules change — we re-confirm the current requirements at the time of your application, and you should always check the official source linked on this page before travelling.

Most foreign nationals need a visa; over 180 nationalities are eligible for the convenient online e-Visa, while others apply for a regular/sticker visa.

Apply on the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in, upload a photo and passport page, pay online, and receive an ETA by email to print and carry.

Three durations: 30-day (double entry), 1-year and 5-year (multiple entry).

Around USD 25 for 30-day (USD 10 in April-June), USD 40 for 1-year and USD 80 for 5-year, plus a ~2.5% bank fee; fees are nationality-specific.

Apply at least 4 days before travel; processing usually takes 3-5 business days.

33 designated airports (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Goa, and more) and select seaports.

India's e-Visa functions as a pre-approved electronic travel authorisation; a limited visa-on-arrival exists for a few nationalities (e.g. Japan, South Korea, UAE nationals under specific conditions).

Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival with at least two blank pages.

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We review your documents and send a personalised checklist.
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Application status tracking and support until outcome.
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Government fee shown separately from our S$65 assistance fee.
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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.