Do US citizens need a visa for India?
US and Canadian citizens usually apply for an e-Visa or regular visa before travel to India. Use the Government of India portal and your government travel advice.
eVisa · Travel authorisationFor a US citizen passport. Lawful permanent residents and other statuses can follow different rules.
Last verified:Source: Government of India visa portal (opens in a new tab)Reviewed by Entry Visa Guide editorial team
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visa needed? | Apply for an India e-Visa (opens in a new tab) or visa before travel—see travel.state.gov or travel.gc.ca. · India visa online (opens in a new tab) |
| Maximum stay | As granted on your e-Visa (tourist e-Visa durations are listed on the portal). · India visa online (opens in a new tab) |
| Cost | e-Visa fee on the official portal. · India visa online (opens in a new tab) |
| How to apply | Official Indian visa online portal. · India visa online (opens in a new tab) |
| Passport validity | Passport valid at least six months with two blank pages—confirm on portal. · India visa online (opens in a new tab) |
| Other documents | Photo and itinerary per application requirements. · India visa online (opens in a new tab) |
Each fact above is linked to the authority that sets the rule. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications.
How to apply
- Apply on indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- Print or carry electronic visa approval.
- Enter within validity dates.
Recent changes
- Checked against travel.state.gov and the destination authority linked below. · source (opens in a new tab)
FAQ
Do US citizens need a visa for India?
Yes—usually an e-Visa for tourism; apply on the official portal.
Do Canadians need an India visa?
Yes—apply via the Government of India portal; see travel.gc.ca.
Sources
- India visa online (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. State Dept: India (opens in a new tab)
- Canada: India (opens in a new tab)
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