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...
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