Do you need a visa for India?
Whether you need a visa for India depends on your nationality. Pick your passport to see the exact rule, how long you can stay, and how to apply — with a link to the official source.
Depending on your passport, entry to India may be visa-free, via eVisa / visa on arrival / eTA, or require a visa in advance.
3 countries
Visa-free
3 countries
Visa on arrival
161 countries
eVisa required
29 countries
Visa required
Country facts
CapitalNew Delhi
CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹)
LanguageHindi, English
Dialing code+91
RegionAsia
Drives onthe left
Do you need a visa for India?
| Passport | What you need | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | eVisa required | — |
| United Kingdom | eVisa required | — |
| Germany | eVisa required | — |
| France | eVisa required | — |
| Russia | eVisa required | — |
| Canada | eVisa required | — |
| Australia | eVisa required | — |
| Brazil | eVisa required | — |
| China | Visa required | — |
| Spain | eVisa required | — |
| Italy | eVisa required | — |
| Türkiye | Visa required | — |
| Saudi Arabia | eVisa required | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa on arrival | — |
| Nigeria | Visa required | — |
| Philippines | eVisa required | — |
| Indonesia | eVisa required | — |
| Mexico | eVisa required | — |
| Japan | Visa on arrival | — |
| Thailand | eVisa required | — |
| Kazakhstan | eVisa required | — |
| Belarus | eVisa required | — |
| Ukraine | eVisa required | — |
| Egypt | Visa required | — |
| Antigua & Barbuda | eVisa required | — |
| Armenia | eVisa required | — |
| Austria | eVisa required | — |
| Azerbaijan | eVisa required | — |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | eVisa required | — |
| Bahrain | eVisa required | — |
| Bolivia | eVisa required | — |
| Colombia | eVisa required | — |
| Cuba | eVisa required | — |
| Dominica | eVisa required | — |
| Dominican Republic | eVisa required | — |
| Algeria | Visa required | — |
| Georgia | eVisa required | — |
| Greece | eVisa required | — |
| Guatemala | eVisa required | — |
| Haiti | eVisa required | — |
| Ireland | eVisa required | — |
| Israel | eVisa required | — |
| Iraq | Visa required | — |
| Jordan | eVisa required | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | eVisa required | — |
| Cambodia | eVisa required | — |
| Kuwait | eVisa required | — |
| Lebanon | Visa required | — |
| Lithuania | eVisa required | — |
| Morocco | eVisa required | — |
| Moldova | eVisa required | — |
| Myanmar (Burma) | eVisa required | — |
| Malta | eVisa required | — |
| Mauritius | eVisa required | — |
| Namibia | eVisa required | — |
| Niger | eVisa required | — |
| New Zealand | eVisa required | — |
| Oman | eVisa required | — |
| Pakistan | Visa required | — |
| Palestinian Territories | eVisa required | — |
| Qatar | eVisa required | — |
| Sudan | Visa required | — |
| Singapore | eVisa required | — |
| Chad | Visa required | — |
| Tajikistan | eVisa required | — |
| Turkmenistan | Visa required | — |
| Tunisia | Visa required | — |
| Taiwan | eVisa required | — |
| Uzbekistan | eVisa required | — |
| South Africa | eVisa required | — |
Before you fly
Digital arrival card — India e-Arrival Card
Required. Submit online within 72 h of arrival — free on the official site.
Passport & health
Passport validityMust be valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date. Blank pages required: 2.
Yellow feverCertificate required if you arrive from a country with a risk of transmission.
UK Foreign Office · as of 2026-07-09
Recent changes
- Uzbekistan and India — a reciprocal 30-day visa waiver announced, with no start date2026-08-30announced
- India — paper arrival forms are gone (e-Arrival Card)2026-04-01