India visa requirements in 2026
What India's border demands, by nationality — 6 of the 202 nationalities we track can enter without a visa arranged in advance. Pick your passport below for your exact rules, fees and documents.
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Entry rules for everyone
These apply whichever passport you carry and however you enter.
Passport validity
6 months from date of application
Onward ticket
Required — airlines may ask to see it at check-in
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Who can enter India
Visa On Arrival 3
E-Visa 170
Embassy Visa 61
India's entry routes
Visa On Arrival
- Fee
- 2000 INR
- Validity
- 60 days
Terms are the destination's own, extracted from official pages. Your exact requirement depends on your passport — use the picker above.
Compiled from official government sources and kept under continuous re-verification. Entry
rules can change at short notice — always confirm with the official source before you travel.