Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for India?
Indian citizens do not need a visa for India; you enter on your Indian passport. Foreign nationals do need one, and citizens of most countries can apply online for an e-Visa at indianvisaonline.gov.in. e-Tourist visas come in 30-day, 1-year and 5-year versions, with fees that depend on nationality.
India visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian citizens | Holders of an Indian passport | No limit | No visa fee |
| e-Tourist visa (for foreign nationals) | Recreation, sightseeing, visiting friends or relatives, short yoga programmes | 30 days, 1 year or 5 years | Depends on nationality; see the official fee list |
| e-Business, e-Medical and other e-visas | Foreign nationals travelling for those purposes | Depends on the category | Depends on nationality; see the official fee list |
India visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Indian citizens | No visa fee |
| e-Tourist visa (for foreign nationals) | Depends on nationality; see the official fee list |
| e-Business, e-Medical and other e-visas | Depends on nationality; see the official fee list |
India sets e-visa fees country by country and publishes them on indianvisaonline.gov.in; a bank charge is added on top. Apply only on the government site.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Indian passport (Indian citizens)
- For foreign nationals: passport valid for at least 6 months, recent photo and passport scan for the e-Visa form
How to apply
Indian citizens: a valid Indian passport.
Foreign family members or friends travelling with you: an e-Visa or regular visa, applied for at indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Persons of Indian origin with foreign passports: an OCI card or a visa.
Processing time
Indian citizens need no application. Foreign visitors should apply for an e-Visa several days before they fly.
Visa application centres in India
Indian passport holders do not apply for a visa in India before travelling to India, so there is no visa application centre to visit. See the entry rules above.
Checked against official sources on 26 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Indian citizens do not need a visa for India; you enter on your Indian passport. Foreign nationals do need one, and citizens of most countries can apply online for an e-Visa at indianvisaonline.gov.in. e-Tourist visas come in 30-day, 1-year and 5-year versions, with fees that depend on nationality.
Indian citizens: No visa fee. e-Tourist visa (for foreign nationals): Depends on nationality; see the official fee list. e-Business, e-Medical and other e-visas: Depends on nationality; see the official fee list. India sets e-visa fees country by country and publishes them on indianvisaonline.gov.in; a bank charge is added on top. Apply only on the government site.
Indian citizens need no application. Foreign visitors should apply for an e-Visa several days before they fly.
Indian citizens: a valid Indian passport. Foreign family members or friends travelling with you: an e-Visa or regular visa, applied for at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Persons of Indian origin with foreign passports: an OCI card or a visa.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 7 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 7 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.