India Visa General Information and Eligibility
- Go to my India visa page for information on the different types of visas for India.
- Visa required for U.S. citizens before you go to India: Yes.
- Visa required for non-U.S. citizens before you go to India:
- All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport or UN Laissez Faire with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. Nationals of Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives are however, exempted from this requirement.
- At certain airports in India, nationals of eleven countries, namely, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Finland, Luxembourg, New Zealand , Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Indonesia can get a Tourist Visa On Arrival (TVOA).
- Where to find the India Embassy or Consulate closest to your place of residence:
- If you’re inside the U.S.:
- There is still an Embassy of India in Washington D.C., however, as well as various consulates.
- If you’re outside of the U.S.:
- Click here to find your closest embassy or consulate.
- If you’re inside the U.S.:
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