Explore India's iconic landmarks, vibrant culture, yoga retreats, and ancient heritage — completely online. Get your Tourist eVisa approved in as little as 72 hours.
The India Tourist eVisa (e-Tourist Visa) is an electronic travel authorization issued by the Government of India that allows US citizens to visit India for tourism, sightseeing, yoga retreats, short recreational courses, visiting friends and family, attending cultural events, and pilgrimage.
Unlike a traditional visa, the Tourist eVisa requires no embassy appointment and no paper forms. The entire application is completed online from your home or office. Once approved, your eVisa is sent to your email — simply print it and carry it with your US passport when you travel.
US citizens can choose from three validity options — 30 Days, 1 Year, or 5 Years — depending on how often they plan to visit India. The Tourist eVisa permits a continuous stay of up to 90 days per visit, making it ideal for extended exploration.
Key details for US passport holders
Select the validity that best matches your India travel plans. All options allow a stay of up to 90 days per visit.
The Tourist eVisa covers a wide range of travel purposes. Here's who qualifies.
Visiting India's iconic landmarks — Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Goa, Kerala, and beyond.
Attending yoga retreats, Ayurveda programs, meditation centers, and wellness resorts.
US citizens visiting relatives or friends residing in India for leisure stays.
Attending cultural events, festivals, pilgrimage sites like Varanasi, Amritsar, and Tirupati.
Enrolling in short recreational or cultural courses not requiring a Student visa.
US citizens transiting through India who plan to spend time exploring before connecting.
Note: The Tourist eVisa does not permit paid employment, missionary work, or journalism. For those purposes, a different visa category is required.
Documents required to apply for India Tourist eVisa as a US citizen.
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date in India. Minimum 2 blank pages required for stamping.
Color photograph with plain white background. Face must be clearly visible — no sunglasses, hats, or head coverings (unless religious). Photo must be taken within the last 6 months.
Clear scan of the passport page showing your photo, name, date of birth, passport number, and expiry date.
Full legal name (as on passport), date of birth, US home address, valid email address, and your travel plans/dates in India.
Valid US credit card, debit card, or PayPal to pay the government visa fee and our service fee. All transactions use 256-bit SSL encryption.
All US travelers entering India must complete the mandatory e-Arrival Card online before boarding. This is separate from your eVisa.
Get your India Tourist eVisa in 4 easy steps — no embassy visit, no paper forms.
Complete our simple online form with your personal details, passport information, and India travel dates. Takes only 5 minutes.
Upload your passport-size photo and a clear scan of your passport bio page. All data is 256-bit SSL encrypted.
Pay with credit card, debit card, or PayPal. Bank-level encryption on every transaction. No hidden charges.
Your approved India Tourist eVisa is emailed to you within 72 hours. Print it and carry it with your US passport.
Apply for your India Tourist eVisa today. US citizens approved in as little as 72 hours. No embassy visit required.