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India Visa For US Citizens

US citizens need an e-visa for India, applied for online before travel.

E-visa needed before you travel

You Can Stay
30 days (e-Tourist visa)
Cost
US$10 or US$25 (30 days), US$40 (1 year), US$160 (5 years)
Time To Get It
Apply at least 4 days before arrival
Valid For
30 days, 1 year or 5 years; multiple entry

The 30-day e-Tourist visa costs US$10 from April to June and US$25 from July to March; a 3% bank charge is added. Apply online up to 120 days ahead and at least 4 days before you arrive. The 1-year and 5-year visas allow up to 180 days in a calendar year.

Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: indianvisaonline.gov.in

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