India Visa on Arrival – List of Eligible Countries & Guidelines

Traveling to India for a holiday, medical visit, or business trip? The Government of India now offers Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVoA) enabled by Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to citizens of select countries. This streamlined process lets you apply online and enter India without visiting an embassy.

Whether you’re visiting the scenic backwaters of Kerala, the beaches of Goa, or the heritage cities of India, this visa process ensures quick and hassle-free entry.

Countries Eligible for India Visa on Arrival

Citizens holding passports from the following countries are eligible to apply for the e-Tourist Visa (TVoA with ETA):

Australia

Brazil

Cambodia

Cook Islands

Djibouti

Fiji

Finland

Germany

Guyana

Indonesia

Israel

Japan

Jordan

Kenya

Kiribati

Laos

Luxembourg

Marshall Islands

Mauritius

Mexico

Micronesia

Myanmar

Nauru

New Zealand

Niue Island

Norway

Oman

Palau

Palestine

Papua New Guinea

Philippines

Republic of Korea

Russia

Samoa

Singapore

Solomon Islands

Thailand

Tonga

Tuvalu

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Ukraine

United States of America (USA)

Vanuatu

Vietnam

Eligibility Conditions

To apply for an India Visa on Arrival, you must:

• Be visiting India for tourism, short medical treatment, casual business, or visiting friends/family.

• Hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

• Have at least two blank passport pages for stamping.

• Carry a return ticket or onward travel proof, with sufficient funds for your stay.

• Apply only with an individual passport (no shared passports).

• Not hold diplomatic or official passports.

• Not be of Pakistani origin or holding Pakistani passport (must apply through regular visa channels).

• Not hold international travel documents in place of passports.

How to Apply for Indian Tourist Visa Online

Application Steps:

1. Apply Online – Fill in the e-Visa form and upload:

   • A recent passport-size photo

   • Passport bio-page

2. Pay Visa Fee – Securely online using credit/debit cards
   (TVoA Fee: USD $60 per applicant)

3. Receive ETA by Email – Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will be emailed within a few days

4. Fly to India – Print your ETA and carry it with you for verification on arrival

Application Timing

• Apply at least 4 days prior to your travel date

• ETA window is 30 days from date of application
  (e.g. If applying on Sept 1, arrival window is Sept 5 to Oct 4)

Arrival & Entry Information

• Valid for entry through 9 major Indian airports:

  • Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Cochin, Goa & Trivandrum

• Biometric data will be collected at immigration

• Visa is valid for 30 days from the date of arrival

• Only single-entry, non-extendable, non-convertible

• Maximum 2 entries per calendar year

Important Reminders

• The TVoA fee is non-refundable

• Carry a printed copy of the ETA approval

• Yellow fever vaccination card is mandatory for travelers from yellow fever–affected countries

• Track visa status at: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in

Notes on Payment Errors

If you fail the online payment process more than 3 times, your application ID will be blocked. You will then need to reapply with a new ID.

Travel to Kerala with Confidence

Once your visa is approved, you’re ready to explore:

• Houseboat cruises in Alleppey & Kumarakom

• Ayurvedic retreats and yoga resorts

• Munnar’s tea gardens and Thekkady’s wildlife

• Beaches of Varkala, Marari, Kovalam