India's visa system is administered through the Ministry of Home Affairs and offers multiple categories ranging from electronic travel visas (e-Visas) for short-term tourism to traditional visas for employment, study, and business. As of early 2026, India expanded e-Visa compatibility to 51 entry gateways and introduced reciprocal pricing based on visa fees charged by applicants' home countries. The e-Visa program covers 14 sub-categories including tourism, business, medical, conference, and student visas, processing within 3-4 working days. Traditional visas for employment, journalism, and business require consular processing and provide longer validity periods.
India's e-Tourist Visa is the most popular entry document for foreign tourists. Available in three validity periods (30 ...
India's e-Business Visa enables foreign business professionals to enter India for meetings, negotiations, trade exhibiti...
India's e-Medical Visa is designed for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment at Indian healthcare facilities. It p...
India's e-Conference Visa is for participants in government-organized conferences, seminars, workshops, and official mee...
India's Student Visa is issued to foreign nationals pursuing full-time education at recognized Indian educational instit...
India's Employment Visa is for foreign professionals hired by Indian companies. Minimum salary requirement is Rs. 9.1 la...
India's Journalist Visa is for professional journalists and photographers working in Indian media organizations. Single-...
India's Transit Visa is for foreigners passing through India to a third destination. Valid for single or double entries ...
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) Status is a de facto permanent residency for people of Indian origin, including former I...
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