The India e-Visa is an electronic visa available to citizens of over 165 countries for visiting India. It comes in five categories — eTourist, eBusiness, eMedical, eConference, and eYoga — with fees ranging from USD 25 to USD 80. Validity ranges from 30 days (single or double entry) up to 1 year or 5 years with multiple entry, depending on the category and nationality.
| Visa Type | e-Visa (eTourist, eBusiness, eMedical, eConference, eYoga) |
| Cost | USD 25 (30-day), USD 40 (1-year), USD 80 (5-year) — varies by nationality |
| Validity | 30 days / 1 year / 5 years depending on category |
| Processing Time | 3-5 business days |
| Official Website | indianvisaonline.gov.in |
Citizens of over 165 countries are eligible for the India e-Visa. Notable exceptions include Pakistan, Afghanistan, and a few other countries whose nationals must apply through Indian embassies. The e-Visa allows entry through 28 designated airports and 5 seaports in India.
India offers five e-Visa categories: eTourist Visa for tourism and sightseeing, eBusiness Visa for business activities, eMedical Visa for medical treatment, eConference Visa for attending conferences organized by the Government of India, and eYoga Visa for participating in yoga programs.
The India e-Visa costs USD 25 for a 30-day visa, USD 40 for a 1-year visa, and USD 80 for a 5-year visa. Fees vary by nationality and some countries receive fee waivers or discounts.
The 30-day eTourist Visa allows a continuous stay of 30 days with double entry. The 1-year and 5-year eTourist Visas allow stays of up to 90 days per visit (180 days for US, UK, Canada, and Japan citizens) with multiple entries.
No, the India e-Visa cannot be extended or converted to another visa type while in India. You must apply for a new visa if you wish to stay longer than the permitted duration.
The India e-Visa is accepted at 28 designated airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Goa, and Cochin, as well as 5 seaports including Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Chennai, and Cochin.