Student Visa and e-Student Visa
Foreign students admitted to a recognised Indian institution can get a student visa from an Indian mission, or, if their nationality is eligible, an e-Student Visa online through the Indian Visa Portal. Students must first register on the Study in India (SII) portal, which issues an SII-ID that is mandatory for the student visa application. Dependants of e-Student Visa holders can apply for an e-Family (e-SX) visa. Employment is not allowed.
1 entry rule for India based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list) in the last 6 days
Anyone over 9 months arriving within 6 days of leaving a yellow fever risk country without a valid certificate is isolated for up to 6 days. Without one: quarantine/isolation until the certificate becomes valid or for up to 6 days from last possible exposure, whichever is first.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India), IHR Points of Entry: Yellow Fever Vaccination Bureau of Immigration (India): Health Regulation WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India): Advisory for passengers coming to India from yellow fever endemic countries Checked October 19, 2026
Life in India
Money
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Currency
Indian Rupee
INR
Indian Rupee
Cost of living
23
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
5–30%
Income tax (national)
GST 18%
New (default) regime; 30% above INR 24 lakh, plus surcharge up to 25% on high incomes and 4% health and education cess.
Living
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Happiness
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World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign nationals admitted to a full-time course at a recognised Indian university, college or institution.
Eligibility
Admission
Letter of admission from a recognised Indian educational institution, stating the course duration (e-Student Visa), or admission for regular full-time studies or an exchange programme (regular visa).
SII-ID
Register on studyinindia.gov.in to get an SII-ID; Indian missions state this ID is mandatory for applying for an Indian student visa, and the mission processes applications only after verifying the ID and the offer letter uploaded by the institution.
Funds
Support letter from a parent or guardian with a bank guarantee certificate, or the previous 6 months of bank statements (e-Student Visa); certificate from a financial institution that the family can cover tuition and living costs (regular visa).
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