India visit visa requirements

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Summary

India destination guide

Verified 22 September 2026

Visit routes: e-Visa tourist · embassy visa

This is the India hub. Pick a passport below for a pair page. Rules differ by nationality.

Many nationalities use the Indian e-Visa (tourist) via the official government portal. Others need embassy/consulate stickers. e-Visa is not for all nationalities; eligibility list is on the portal.

Checklist

Document requirements

e-Visa: bio page, photo, other uploads per category. Onward travel, hotel as required.

Official only

How to apply

You will leave VisitVisaInfo for an official government or designated VAC website.

Check another passport

The flight animation takes you to the guide for the countries you pick.

Official statistics

Visa ratio

Not officially published

A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.

By passport

Status recorded for common passports

Hard rule: Pakistan (and some others) have distinct regimes — never assume e-Visa.

Quick answers

FAQ

What visit permissions does India use?

India is recorded with these visit routes: e-Visa tourist; embassy visa. Which one applies depends on the passport. Confirm it on the official links on this page.

Where do I apply for a India visit visa?

Apply only on an official site. This page links to indianvisaonline.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Is a India visa refusal rate published?

Not officially published for India in this research pack.