Visa and entry requirements for India
All foreign travelers need a valid visa to enter India. There are two types of visas: an e-visa and a paper visa. Which one you will need depends on the requirements of your stay and your entry and exit ports.
The e-tourist Visa allows entry for 30 days, 1 or 5 years. For more information, please visit the government of India’s website or the Essential Trip Information.
Read more about visa and entry requirements below.
India visas
India entry requirements
To enter India, you may need:
- A valid visa
- A machine-readable passport
- At least two blank pages in your passport
- A valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Card (if you are travelling from affected areas)
This page is for general information only and may be subject to change. You are responsible for obtaining relevant visa and travel information required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region you visit on your trip. You should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates.
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