India Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your nationality. Many nationalities need a tourist e-Visa to visit India for tourism, business, or medical treatment. A short-stay tourist e-Visa typically allows stays of 30–90 days per entry. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
India visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $25–80 — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 3–5 working days
- Validity / stay
- 30–90 days per entry
- Visa types
- 3
Do you need a visa for India?
For Filipino passport holders, a tourist e-Visa is required. The e-Visa costs $25–80 in government fees, allows stays of up to 30–90 days per entry, and is typically processed in 3–5 working days. Check the Embassy of India for your country to confirm whether your nationality needs a visa.
India visa types
- Tourist e-Visa
- Tourism, leisure, sightseeing — 30–90 days per entry
- Business e-Visa
- Business meetings, conferences — Varies
- Medical e-Visa
- Medical treatment — Varies
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for India depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
For verified Filipino-specific rules, see → India visa for Filipinos →
Visa-required nationalities need a tourist e-Visa or other visa category for tourism, business, or family visits.
Some nationalities may enter India visa-free or with visa-on-arrival under bilateral agreements.
Documents required for a India visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passport6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages
- Completed and signed visa application formOnline through the official e-Visa portal
- Recent passport photoWhite background, 2x2 inches
- Proof of travel itineraryFlight bookings, hotel reservations
- Proof of financial meansBank statements or employment letter
India visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $25–80 — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- 30–90 days per entry
- Official processing
- 3–5 working days
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a India visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the India visa requirements for your nationality.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of India or official e-Visa portal for your country
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of India or official e-Visa portal for your country.
Gather your documents in the order requested by the checklist
Gather your documents in the order requested by the checklist.
Submit your application online through the official e-Visa portal where available
Submit your application online through the official e-Visa portal where available.
Track your application and collect your visa when a decision is made
Track your application and collect your visa when a decision is made.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check India's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Submission
- Apply yourself
- You submit directly to the portal
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into India is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a India visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
India visa questions, answered.
More for your India trip
How we reviewed this page
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.