EVisa · checked 3 Nov 2026

Best eVisa for India

The short answerThe India e-Visa is an online visa, granted as an electronic travel authorization before you fly. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to indianvisaonline.gov.in. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

The India e-Visa in brief.

Fee	Set by nationality. A 30-day e-Tourist is US$25 for US, UK, Canadian and Australian passports from July to March, and US$10 from April to June, plus a 3% bank charge. Non-refundable.
Valid for	30 days, 1 year or 5 years, depending on type
Stay	Within 30 days on the 30-day visa, or no more than 180 days a calendar year on the longer ones
When to apply	At least 4 days before arrival, and up to 120 days ahead

Who it’s for

Do you need it?

Passport holders of the listed countries, for tourism, business, medical and other listed purposes. Diplomatic and official passport holders aren’t eligible.

Before you start

What to have ready.

A passport valid at least 6 months when you apply.
A front-facing photo on a white background.
A scan of your passport’s photo page.
A return or onward ticket.
Enough money for your stay.

Watch outUse only indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa. The government charges no emergency fee and warns about anyone selling express grants. A separate e-Arrival card can be filled in up to 72 hours before you land.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for India?

The India e-Visa is an online visa, granted as an electronic travel authorization before you fly. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the India e-Visa?

Passport holders of the listed countries, for tourism, business, medical and other listed purposes. Diplomatic and official passport holders aren’t eligible.

How much does it cost?

Set by nationality. A 30-day e-Tourist is US$25 for US, UK, Canadian and Australian passports from July to March, and US$10 from April to June, plus a 3% bank charge. Non-refundable.. Fees change, so confirm it on the official site before you pay.

When should I apply?

At least 4 days before arrival, and up to 120 days ahead.

Does NUM issue the India e-Visa?

No. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service, and we don’t decide applications. We explain what’s needed and link to the official site.

The rest of the trip

Land connected.

Get your data ready before you fly with a India eSIM. Need anything else? Text NUM.

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