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Destination · Asia India visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 6 can travel to India without arranging a visa in advance. 157 can apply online for an e-Visa and 35 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit India: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for India?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | e-Visa | – |
 United Kingdom | e-Visa | – |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Nigeria | Visa required | – |
 Pakistan | Visa required | – |
 Canada | e-Visa | – |
 Australia | e-Visa | – |
 China | Visa required | – |
 Germany | e-Visa | – |
 France | e-Visa | – |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 0/46 | |
| Asia | 6/49 | |
| Africa | 0/54 | |
| North America | 0/23 | |
| South America | 0/12 | |
| Oceania | 0/14 |
Passports that can enter India visa-free
3 passports
Passports that get a visa on arrival in India
3 passports
Passports eligible for India e-Visa
157 passports-
Afghanistan -
Albania -
Andorra -
Angola -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Argentina -
Armenia - Australia
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Austria -
Azerbaijan -
Bahamas -
Barbados -
Belarus -
Belgium -
Belize -
Benin -
Bolivia -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Botswana -
Brazil -
Brunei -
Bulgaria -
Burundi -
Cambodia -
Cameroon - Canada
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Cape Verde -
Chile -
Colombia -
Comoros -
Costa Rica -
Croatia -
Cuba -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Djibouti -
Dominica -
Dominican Republic -
Ecuador -
El Salvador -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eritrea -
Estonia -
Eswatini -
Fiji -
Finland - France
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Gabon -
Gambia -
Georgia - Germany
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Ghana -
Greece -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Guinea -
Guyana -
Haiti -
Honduras -
Hungary -
Iceland -
Indonesia -
Ireland -
Israel -
Italy -
Ivory Coast -
Jamaica -
Jordan -
Kazakhstan -
Kenya -
Kiribati -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Latvia -
Lesotho -
Liberia -
Liechtenstein -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Malaysia -
Mali -
Malta -
Marshall Islands -
Mauritius -
Mexico -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Monaco -
Mongolia -
Montenegro -
Morocco -
Mozambique -
Myanmar -
Namibia -
Nauru -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Nicaragua -
Niger -
North Macedonia -
Norway -
Oman -
Palau -
Palestine -
Panama -
Papua New Guinea -
Paraguay -
Peru - Philippines
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Poland -
Portugal -
Romania -
Russia -
Rwanda -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Samoa -
San Marino -
Saudi Arabia -
Senegal -
Serbia -
Seychelles -
Sierra Leone -
Singapore -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Solomon Islands -
South Africa -
Spain -
Sri Lanka -
Suriname -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Taiwan -
Tajikistan -
Tanzania -
Thailand -
Togo -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Tuvalu -
Uganda -
Ukraine - United Kingdom
- United States
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Uruguay -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Vatican City -
Venezuela -
Vietnam -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Passports that need a visa for India
35 passports-
Algeria -
Bahrain -
Bangladesh -
Burkina Faso -
Central African Republic -
Chad - China
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DR Congo -
Egypt -
Ethiopia -
Guinea-Bissau -
Hong Kong -
Iran -
Iraq -
Kosovo -
Kuwait -
Lebanon -
Libya -
Macau -
Mauritania - Nigeria
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North Korea - Pakistan
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Qatar -
Republic of the Congo -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Somalia -
South Sudan -
Sudan -
Syria -
Timor-Leste -
Tunisia -
Turkey -
Turkmenistan -
Yemen
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit India?
It depends on your passport. 3 passports can enter India visa-free, 3 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 157 can apply for an e-Visa online and 35 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter India without a visa?
3 passports can enter India visa-free, including Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal.
Does India offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 157 passports can apply for a visa to India online.
Holding a India passport? See where the India passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of India before you book.