India e-Visa 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceNot separately checked Partly verified

Seasonal 30-day pricing; see also e-Arrival card row

Type: e-visa · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

Most foreign nationals incl. US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia

Who is exemptNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

Our unconfirmed note: Nepal/Bhutan (standard rule, unverified); Pakistani passport/origin not eligible for e-Visa

FeeOfficial ✓

USD by country, e.g. US/UK/CA/AU/DE/FR: 30-day $10 (Apr-Jun) / $25 (Jul-Mar); 1-yr $40; 5-yr $160 US, $484 UK, $200 CA/AU/DE/FR; +3% bank charge

Approx. USD

$10-484 (approximate; exchange rate not verified)

ValidityOfficial ✓

30 days / 1 year / 5 years

Max stay per visitOfficial ✓

30-day visa: 30 days; 1-yr/5-yr: max 180 days per calendar year

Processing timeNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

When to applyOfficial ✓

minimum 4 days before arrival

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Needed
• Canada: Needed
• Australia: Needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
• https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/images/Etourist_fee_final.pdf

What the sources say

• Feehttps://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/images/Etourist_fee_final.pdf

  Country/Territory Wise e-Tourist Visa Fee (in US $) ... United Kingdom (UK) 10 25 40 484 ... United States Of 10 25 40 160

• Validityhttps://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

  One Month e-Tourist Visa ... Duration: One Month (30 Days) ... Maximum stay in India during one Calender Year should not exceed 180 days for 1 year and 5 year Tourist Visa.

• When to applyhttps://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

  For e-Tourist and e-Business visa, Applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival.

• Scam warninghttps://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

  Government of India makes no provision of charging of any emergency fees or additional fees for grant of any emergency / express e-visa.

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.