India Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for India: evisa (apply online) for up to 30 days / 1 year / 5 years, $10-80 (varies by duration + season). Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
India visa at a glance
- Policy
- eVisa (apply online)
- Length of stay
- 30 days / 1 year / 5 years
- Cost
- $10-80 (varies by duration + season)
- Passport
- Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date with at least 2 blank pages.
- Official source
- indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa
eVisa for ~170 nationalities. 30-day double-entry $10-25; 1-year multiple-entry $40; 5-year multiple-entry $80. Apply 4+ days before travel.
E-Visa required for most nationalities (30-day, 1-year, or 5-year options). Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in at least 4 days before travel. E-Visa valid for entry at designated airports and seaports only. Regular visa available from Indian embassies for longer stays.
Customs allowances
Duty-free allowance: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, 1 liter of alcohol, goods worth up to 50,000 INR. Must declare cash over $5,000 USD (or equivalent) and total foreign currency over $10,000 USD.
Prohibited items
Strict drug laws – penalties include lengthy imprisonment. Satellite phones require permission. Gold import restricted. Pornographic material prohibited. Some electronic items may attract customs duty.
Frequently asked questions about India visas
Do I need a visa to visit India?
eVisa (apply online) applies for India: eVisa for ~170 nationalities. 30-day double-entry $10-25; 1-year multiple-entry $40; 5-year multiple-entry $80. Apply 4+ days before travel.
How much does a India visa cost?
The India visa costs $10-80 (varies by duration + season). This is the published fee on the official application channel (indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/). Third-party visa agents charge extra; apply directly via the official site to avoid markup.
How long can I stay in India?
The standard evisa (apply online) allows 30 days / 1 year / 5 years per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does India require?
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date with at least 2 blank pages.
Where do I apply for a India visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.