Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
For travelers whose sole objective for visiting is leisure, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives, and to take short courses in local languages, music, dance, arts and crafts, cooking, medicines etc. No employment or income sources, no certificate of completion, monetary compensation or any reward is permitted during the stay. All foreign travelers must complete the electronic arrival card (e-Arrival Card) through the official Indian Visa Online portal or the Su-Swagatam mobile application no later than 72 hours before arrival.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 1 month to 5 years
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$10 – $100
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, family member
Visa validity period:
from 1 month to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 month to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$10 – $80
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $100
Eligible individuals
Patient, requiring treatment
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
2 months
Consular fee:
$80 – $100
Eligible individuals
Family member, accompanying
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
2 months
Consular fee:
$80 – $100
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, person practicing yoga
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
2 months
Consular fee:
$80 – $100
Eligible individuals
Family member, accompanying person
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
2 months
Consular fee:
$80 – $100
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, scientist, researcher, teacher, doctor, medical specialist
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $100
Eligible individuals
Student
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Consular fee:
$30 – $100
Eligible individuals
Family member, accompanying person
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Consular fee:
$30 – $100
Last updated 2026-04-13
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, study
, business
, work
, other
, medical reasons