India Visa Fees 2026: e-Visa and Paper Visa Costs
What you pay for an Indian visa depends on three things: your nationality, the type of visa and how long it runs. India publishes two sets of prices. The e-Visa has a country-by-country fee table on the government portal. The regular visa, the paper visa issued by an Indian Mission, is priced by each Mission. This guide sets out both, using the e-Tourist fee table dated 8 September 2026, the e-Business and e-Medical table dated 15 April 2026 and the fee schedule of the Embassy of India in Washington, all read on 13 October 2026.
Quick answer
For most listed countries, an e-Tourist visa costs US$10 for 30 days in April to June, US$25 for 30 days in July to March, US$40 for one year and US$200 for five years. The five-year fee is 160 for the United States and 484 for the United Kingdom. A bank charge of 3% is added. For a paper visa, US nationals pay US$160 for a tourist or business visa of up to 10 years, US$100 for a student visa and US$140 to US$320 for an employment visa. e-Visa fees are non-refundable.
e-Tourist visa fees by country
The portal's table is titled "Country/Territory Wise e-Tourist Visa Fee (in US $)". It has four columns. For most listed countries the 30-day visa is priced lower in April to June than in July to March.
| Country | 30 days, April to June | 30 days, July to March | One year | Five years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | 10 | 25 | 40 | 160 |
| United Kingdom | 10 | 25 | 40 | 484 |
| Canada | 10 | 25 | 40 | 200 |
| Australia | 10 | 25 | 40 | 200 |
| New Zealand | 10 | 25 | 40 | 200 |
| Germany | 10 | 25 | 40 | 200 |
| France | 10 | 25 | 40 | 200 |
| Ireland | 10 | 25 | 40 | 200 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10 | 25 | 40 | 200 |
| Singapore | 10 | 25 | 25 | 200 |
| Japan | 10 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Sri Lanka | 10 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Russia | 00 | 00 | 40 | 120 |
| South Africa | 00 | 00 | 25 | 25 |
Some countries are listed at 00 in every column, among them Argentina, Fiji, Indonesia, Mauritius and Uruguay. The full table covers every eligible country and territory, so look up your own passport before you pay.
e-Business and e-Medical visa fees by country
A second table covers the e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference visas. Unlike the tourist table, its heading does not print a currency.
| Country | e-Business visa | e-Medical visa | e-Medical Attendant visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | 140 | 100 | 100 |
| United Kingdom | 242 | 129 | 129 |
| Canada | 120 | 80 | 80 |
| Australia | 215 | 80 | 80 |
| New Zealand | 130 | 80 | 80 |
| Germany | 120 | 80 | 80 |
| France | 165 | 80 | 80 |
| Ireland | 200 | 80 | 80 |
| United Arab Emirates | 415 | 80 | 80 |
| Singapore | 120 | 80 | 80 |
| Japan | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Sri Lanka | 80 | 25 | 25 |
| Russia | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| South Africa | 25 | 00 | 00 |
Bangladesh appears in this table with 00 for the e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant visas and a dash for the e-Business visa.
Rules that apply to every e-Visa payment
- Bank charge: bank transaction charges of 3% are added to the applicable e-Visa fee.
- No refund: the fee is for processing the application and does not depend on whether the Electronic Travel Authorization is granted or rejected.
- No other fee: the portal's FAQ says there is no fee other than the processing fee.
- No express fee: the Government of India makes no provision for emergency or additional fees for an emergency or express e-Visa, and does not authorize any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, e-Visas or the e-Arrival card.
- Deadline: the fee must be paid at least 4 days before the expected date of travel, otherwise the application will not be processed.
- Payment status: updating can take up to 2 hours. The portal asks applicants to wait that long before applying again.
- One official site: the portal's FAQ says indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa is the only official website for e-Visa applications.
What each e-Tourist visa buys
| e-Tourist visa | Duration | Entries |
|---|---|---|
| One month | 30 days | Multiple entry, non-extendable and non-convertible |
| One year | 365 days from the date of grant of the ETA | Multiple |
| Five years | Five years from the date of grant of the ETA | Multiple |
On the one-year and five-year visas, the maximum stay in India during one calendar year should not exceed 180 days. Applicants from eligible countries may apply a minimum of 4 days before arrival, and the application can be made 120 days in advance of the proposed date of travel. The passport should have at least six months validity at the time of applying.
Paper visa fees: the Washington example
For a regular visa, the visa portal says the fee depends on the type of visa and its duration, and is made up of a basic fee, a special fee and a processing fee charged by the outsourcing agency. The figure shown at the end of online registration is indicative only. The final fee is charged when you submit the application.
Each Mission publishes its own schedule. The Embassy of India in Washington lists these fees for nationals of the USA:
| Visa type | Duration and entries | Fee in US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist (T) | Up to 10 years, single or multiple entry | 160.00 |
| Business (B) | Up to 10 years, single or multiple entry | 160.00 |
| Entry (X) | Up to 6 months | 100.00 |
| Entry (X) | More than 6 months and up to 1 year | 140.00 |
| Entry (X) | More than 1 year and up to 5 years | 220.00 |
| Employment (E) | Up to 6 months | 140.00 |
| Employment (E) | More than 6 months and up to 1 year | 220.00 |
| Employment (E) | More than 1 year and up to 5 years | 320.00 |
| Student and Research (S) | Duration of the course or 5 years, whichever is less | 100.00 |
| Medical and Medical Attendant | Up to 6 months | 100.00 |
| Medical and Medical Attendant | More than 6 months and up to 1 year | 140.00 |
| Conference or Seminar (C) | Up to 6 months | 100.00 |
| Journalist (J) | Up to 6 months, single entry | 100.00 |
| Film (F) | Up to 1 year | 140.00 |
| Transit (TR) | Up to 15 days, single or double entry | 40.00 |
Charges on top of the visa fee
- Indian Community Welfare Fund: US$ 3.00 per applicant.
- Service charge: VFS Global is the Embassy's outsourcing service provider and charges its own service fee, plus any value-added services such as courier.
Fees once received are non-refundable, even if the application is withdrawn, the visa is not granted, or the visa issued is shorter than the one applied for.
Who pays nothing for a visa
- Nepal and Bhutan: citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are exempt from the requirement of a visa.
- Maldives: visa-free entry is available to Maldivians visiting exclusively for business, medical treatment or tourism, for a stay that does not exceed 90 days.
- OCI cardholders: a visa is not required for holders of an Overseas Citizen of India card.
Nationals of Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United Arab Emirates can use Visa-on-Arrival for visits not exceeding 60 days for business, tourism, conference and medical purposes. For UAE nationals it is available only to those who earlier obtained an e-Visa or a regular paper visa for India.
The OCI card fee, for people of Indian origin
The Bureau of Immigration's FAQ on the Overseas Citizen of India card describes the fee through its refund rule: if registration is not granted, an amount of USD 250 or its equivalent in local currency is refunded, while the processing fee of USD 25, or Rs. 1400 in India, is non-refundable.
How to pay the right amount
- Check whether you need a visa at all, using the visa-free and Visa-on-Arrival lists above.
- Check whether your purpose fits an e-Visa. The e-Visa categories are tourist, business, medical, medical attendant, student, transit, film, miscellaneous, entry, production investment and family.
- Look up your country in the portal's fee table and add the 3% bank charge.
- For a paper visa, open the fee schedule of the Indian Mission where you will apply and add the welfare fund and service charges.
- Pay only on the official portal or at the Mission's appointed provider.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an India visa for US citizens?
An e-Tourist visa is listed at US$10 or US$25 for 30 days, depending on the season, US$40 for one year and 160 for five years, plus a 3% bank charge. A paper tourist visa of up to 10 years costs US$160.00 at the Embassy of India in Washington, plus US$ 3.00 for the Indian Community Welfare Fund and the VFS service charge.
How much is an India visa for UK citizens?
The e-Tourist fee table lists the United Kingdom at 10 for 30 days in April to June, 25 for 30 days in July to March, 40 for one year and 484 for five years. The e-Business visa is listed at 242.
How much is an India visa from Australia, Canada or New Zealand?
All three are listed at 10, 25, 40 and 200 for the four e-Tourist options. The e-Business visa is listed at 215 for Australia, 120 for Canada and 130 for New Zealand.
Is the India e-Visa fee refundable?
No. The fee is for processing the application and is not dependent on the grant or rejection of the Electronic Travel Authorization.
Is there an urgent or express fee for an Indian e-Visa?
No. The Government of India makes no provision for charging emergency or additional fees for an emergency or express e-Visa.
Why is the 30-day e-Tourist visa cheaper in some months?
The fee table has two columns for the 30-day visa: one for April to June and one for July to March. For most listed countries the figures are 10 and 25.
How much is an Indian employment visa?
For US nationals, the Embassy of India in Washington lists US$140.00 for up to 6 months, US$220.00 for more than 6 months and up to 1 year, and US$320.00 for more than 1 year and up to 5 years.
Official sources
- Indian Visa Online, Government of India — e-Visa
- Indian Visa Online — Country/Territory wise e-Tourist visa fee (8 September 2026)
- Indian Visa Online — Country/Territory wise e-Visa fee for e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference visas (15 April 2026)
- Indian Visa Online — Visa fee (regular visa)
- Embassy of India, Washington DC — Revised visa fees for USA nationals
- Embassy of India, Washington DC — Apply Indian visa
- Bureau of Immigration — Visa free regime and Visa on Arrival
- Bureau of Immigration — How to apply
- Bureau of Immigration — About the OCI card
All figures verified against the official pages above on 13 October 2026. Fee tables are revised from time to time, and each Indian Mission sets its own paper visa charges, so confirm the amount on the portal or with the Mission before you pay. Information, not legal advice.