India

India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical)

Short answer: U.S. citizens visiting India for tourism, business or medical treatment. A visa is required, and the e-Visa is the online option. Online before travel. e-Tourist options include 30-day, 1-year and 5-year visas. On the longer visas, stays are capped at 180 days. Cost: Fee depends on the visa type and is paid online. India's government says it charges no emergency or express fees, so sites that sell faster processing are not official.

How to file

1. Apply only on indianvisaonline.gov.in.
2. Upload a photo and your passport bio page.
3. Pay the official fee online.
4. Print the approved ETA and carry it with your passport.

Before you go

• The form does not replace your passport. Check that your passport is valid long enough with our validity rules by country.
• Read the full India entry requirements.
• Passport expiring soon? Renew first.

Look-alike websites charge “processing” fees for forms that are free or cheaper on the official portal. Type the official address yourself and check the domain before paying.

Source: Government of India e-Visa portal. Checked 2026-10-24. Filing windows and fees change, so confirm on the official site before you travel.