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Country guideLast checked October 16, 2026

Visas and immigration in India

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting India

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

3 passports visa-free
214 passports need an eTA or eVisa
32 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Bhutan
Maldives
Nepal

Visit & tourism1 pathway

e-Tourist Visa (e-Visa) for tourism and visits, with the regular Tourist Visa from Indian missions
India's e-Tourist Visa is applied for online on the official Indian Visa Online portal. It comes in three versions: 30 days, 1 year and 5 years. It covers sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, short yoga programmes, short informal courses and short unpaid volunteering. You print the approval (ETA) and the visa is stamped on arrival at an authorised airport or seaport. People whose nationality is not on the e-Visa list, and Pakistani passport holders or people of Pakistani origin, must apply for a regular visa at an Indian embassy or consulate.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Employment Visa
India's Employment ('E') Visa is for highly skilled or qualified foreign professionals hired by a company, organisation or undertaking in India on a contract or employment basis. A salary floor applies, with some exceptions. It isn't granted for jobs qualified Indians can fill or for routine clerical work. You apply through an Indian mission, not the e-Visa system.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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