QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for India with a US passport?
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You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
Verified October 5, 2026
What you need
- e-Visa required
You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
QTT checked India's official guidance on October 5, 2026. We re-check these sources and update this page when official rules change.
Official sources
- The official e-Visa portal states that foreigners must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in, or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app; the arrival card is for arrival information, not a visa. (Government of India (official e-Visa portal), verified October 5, 2026)
- The Consulate states that the Government of India's e-Visa is available to citizens of certain countries including the United States, with e-Tourist (30 days / 1 year / 5 years), e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, and e-Conference sub-categories, applied for only on the official portal. (Consulate General of India, San Francisco (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India), verified October 5, 2026)
Visa rules for all 199 passports: India visa hub.
Visa costs and applying
- Fee (e-visa): 25 USD, 30-day e-visa July-March (April-June USD 10); 1-year USD 40; 5-year USD 200
Source: Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (India). - Fee (e-visa): 160 USD, 5-year e-visa
Source: Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (India). - Processing time: cleared in 72 hours; apply at least 4 days before travel, up to 120 days ahead
Source: Embassy of India, Moscow. - Apply: Start the official India e-Visa application
- Apply: Start the official Regular/paper visa application (indianvisaonline)
Business travel uses the separate e-Business subcategory on the same portal (requires business documentation such as a business card or invitation letter); e-Business fee figure not published on the official fee PDF
Source: Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (India).
India at a glance
| Region | Asia |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 25 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/D/M sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, India is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 25 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how India compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: US devices use Type A/B/NEMA 14-30/NEMA 14-50, but India uses Type C/D/M. Voltage differs too (230/400 V there versus 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for India.
Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa for India?
Yes. You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
How long can a US passport holder stay in India?
The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with India's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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