Visa requirements for India
Who can enter India, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 2 countries can enter India without a visa in advance. All 2 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 2 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 206 e-visa
- 34 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
2 nationalitiesElectronic visa
206 nationalitiesร land Islands
Albania
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cรดte dโIvoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Rรฉunion
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Visa required in advance
34 nationalitiesAfghanistan
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Chad
China
DR Congo
Egypt
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Hong Kong
Iran
Iraq
Kosovo
Lebanon
Libya
Macau
Maldives
Nigeria
North Korea
Pakistan
Republic of the Congo
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Saudi Arabia
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Timor-Leste
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Yemen
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
India has 51 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Agra Fort
- Ajanta Caves
- Bhimbetka rock shelters
- Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
- Charaideo deoshal
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
- Churches and Convents of Goa
- Dhal ni Pol
- Dholavira
- Elephanta Caves
- Ellora Caves
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Great Himalayan National Park
- Great Living Chola Temples
- Group of monuments at Mahabalipuram
- Hampi
- Hill Forts of Rajasthan
- Historic City of Ahmadabad
- Humayun's Tomb
- Jaipur
- Jantar Mantar
- Kaas Plateau
- Kaziranga National Park
- Kevladev National Park
- Khajuraho Group of Monuments
- Khangchendzonga National Park
- Konark Sun Temple
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Maidam
- Manas National Park
- Maratha Military Landscapes of India
- Mountain Railways of India
- Nalanda Mahavihara
- Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
- Pattadakal Group of Monuments
- Qutb complex
- Ramappa Temple
- Rani ki vav
- Red Fort
- Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
- Sanchi
- Santiniketan
- Sarnath
- Secretariat Building
- Sundarbans National Park
- Taj Mahal
- The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier
- Tower of Shadows
- Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
- Western Ghats
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit India?
It depends on your passport. 2 nationalities can enter India without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit India?
April, October, November, based on New Delhi's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in India?
Indian rupee (INR). 1 USD is approximately 94.96 INR.
What side of the road does India drive on?
India drives on the left.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does India have?
51: Agra Fort, Ajanta Caves, Bhimbetka rock shelters, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Charaideo deoshal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Churches and Convents of Goa, Dhal ni Pol, and more.
What is the emergency number in India?
100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.
What time zone is India in?
Kolkata (UTC+5:30).
What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.