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India visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for India? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Southern Asia | Continent: Asia

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3Visa-free
157eVisa
3Visa on arrival
35Visa required

India entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 3 can enter India visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 3 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 157 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 35 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

6 of 198 passports can travel to India without arranging anything before departure.

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India entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for India
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

India visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for India.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa003717
Asia332717
Europe00441
North America00230
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 3
eVisa 157
Visa on arrival 3
Visa required 35

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit India?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 3 can enter visa-free, 3 can get a visa on arrival, 157 need an eVisa and 35 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter India without a visa?

3 passports have visa-free access to India, including Maldives, Nepal and Bhutan. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does India offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 3 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in India. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a India eVisa online?

157 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for India. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for India?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 6 can enter India visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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