India e-Visa Application Process 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
Visa facts checked against official sources on 7 October 2026.
Foreign nationals from about 175 countries can apply online for an India e-Visa at indianvisaonline.gov.in. You must apply at least 4 days before you arrive, the fee depends on your nationality, and an e-Visa cannot be extended or converted. Indian citizens do not need one.
Key fact
The only official site is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Fees are set country by country, and a bank charge of 3% is added.
Types of e-Visa
| e-Visa | Validity |
|---|---|
| e-Tourist visa | 30 days, 1 year or 5 years |
| e-Business visa | 1 year |
| e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant visas | 1 year |
| e-Student and e-Family visas | 1 year |
| e-Transit visa | 30 days |
On the one-year and five-year e-Tourist visas, the total stay is limited to 180 days in a calendar year. The number of entries is printed on the visa.
Who can apply
- Citizens of the countries on the official eligibility list, about 175 in all.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Holders of diplomatic or official passports cannot use the e-Visa.
- Each traveller needs their own passport and application.
Fees
There is no single price. India sets the e-Tourist visa fee for each nationality and publishes the list on the official site; some nationalities pay nothing for certain visas. A 3% bank transaction charge is added, and the fee is not refunded. An earlier version of this article quoted flat fees of $25, $40 and $80; check the official list for your own nationality instead.
Documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- A recent digital photo
- A scan of the passport page with your personal details
- Any extra document the form asks for, depending on the e-Visa category
Step-by-step application
- Go to indianvisaonline.gov.in and choose the e-Visa application.
- Fill in your personal, passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Upload the photo and passport scan.
- Pay the fee online and note your application ID.
- Apply at least 4 days before your arrival date. Check the status on the same site.
- Carry a copy of the approved e-Visa when you travel.
Arriving in India
You must enter through one of the designated airports, seaports or land checkpoints listed on the official site. You can leave from any Indian immigration checkpoint.
Can an e-Visa be extended?
No. The official site describes the e-Visa as non-extendable and non-convertible.
Frequently Asked Questions
At least 4 days before your arrival date.
It depends on your nationality. India publishes the fee for each country on indianvisaonline.gov.in, and a 3% bank charge is added.
No. It is non-extendable and non-convertible.
No. Indian citizens enter on their Indian passport. The e-Visa is for foreign nationals.
Official sources
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