India visa for American citizens

Passport

United States

Destination

India

United States passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement: e-Visa
Maximum stay: Set by the visa
Apply before travel: Yes
Last updated: February 2026

What United States passport holders need to do

Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

United States is one of 157 passports in the “e-visa” group for India. See the full India visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for United States passport holders

India is one of 20 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the United States passport, which ranks #9 worldwide with a mobility score of 159. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 37 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
Brunei	Visa-free	90 days
Georgia	Visa-free	360 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	90 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	60 days
Macau	Visa-free	30 days
Malaysia	Visa-free	–
Mongolia	Visa-free	90 days
Palestine	Visa-free	–

All visa-free countries for the United States passport

Frequently asked questions

Do American citizens need a visa for India?

United States passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can American citizens apply for India visa online?

Yes. United States passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to India, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do India citizens need a visa for the United States?

India passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to the United States.

India visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of India before you book.