Do I need a visa to India?
Entry requirements for all 198 nationalities · data updated February 2026
Pick your passport for the complete answer:
India lets citizens of 3 countries visit without a visa, issues eVisas to 161, and grants visas on arrival to 3. Citizens of 31 countries need a full visa arranged in advance.
Confirm with the official source
Before booking, verify the current rules on the official portal: Indian e-Visa (Government of India).
No visa required — 3 nationalities
| Passport | Allowed stay | |
|---|---|---|
| Bhutan | See official source | Full answer → |
| Nepal | See official source | Full answer → |
| Maldives | 90 days | Full answer → |
eVisa — 161 nationalities
Visa on arrival — 3 nationalities
| Passport | Allowed stay | |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | — | Full answer → |
| South Korea | — | Full answer → |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Full answer → |
Visa required — 31 nationalities
| Passport | |
|---|---|
| Algeria | Full answer → |
| Bangladesh | Full answer → |
| Burkina Faso | Full answer → |
| Central African Republic | Full answer → |
| Chad | Full answer → |
| China | Full answer → |
| Congo | Full answer → |
| DR Congo | Full answer → |
| Egypt | Full answer → |
| Ethiopia | Full answer → |
| Guinea-Bissau | Full answer → |
| Hong Kong | Full answer → |
| Iran | Full answer → |
| Iraq | Full answer → |
| Kosovo | Full answer → |
| Lebanon | Full answer → |
| Libya | Full answer → |
| Macao | Full answer → |
| Mauritania | Full answer → |
| Nigeria | Full answer → |
| North Korea | Full answer → |
| Pakistan | Full answer → |
| Sao Tome and Principe | Full answer → |
| Somalia | Full answer → |
| South Sudan | Full answer → |
| Sudan | Full answer → |
| Syria | Full answer → |
| Tunisia | Full answer → |
| Turkey | Full answer → |
| Turkmenistan | Full answer → |
| Yemen | Full answer → |
Before you rely on this
This page is general information, not legal advice, and doineedavisa.to is not a government agency. Visa and entry rules change without notice and can differ with your travel purpose, travel history, dual citizenship, residence permits, or documents like diplomatic passports. Confirm the current rules with the destination's embassy, consulate, or official immigration website before booking travel.