# 🇮🇳 India — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for India from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/india 14 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | India e-Tourist Visa (eTV) | eVisa · typically eligible | 180 days | $25 | — | 4 days | | India e-Business Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | 4 days | | India e-Conference Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | 4 days | | India e-Medical Visa (with e-Medical Attendant) | eVisa · typically eligible | 60 days | — | — | 4 days | - **India e-Tourist Visa (eTV)** — Key documents: Passport bio page, Recent photograph, Online application, Return/onward ticket · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in - **India e-Business Visa** — Key documents: Passport bio page, Recent photograph, Business card / invitation, Inviting company details, Online application · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in - **India e-Conference Visa** — Key documents: Passport bio page, Recent photograph, Conference invitation, Political clearance (MEA) · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in - **India e-Medical Visa (with e-Medical Attendant)** — Key documents: Passport bio page, Recent photograph, Hospital letter, Online application · Rights: Family: Up to two attendants (e.g. spouse, close relative) via e-Medical Attendant visa. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | India Student Visa (Study) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days | | India Intern Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days | - **India Student Visa (Study)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Admission letter, Proof of financial capability, Photographs · Rights: Study: Full-time study at the recognised institution named in the visa. · Family: Dependants eligible for dependent Student (S-X) Visa, no work rights. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: indiaingreece.gov.in - **India Intern Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Internship offer letter, Proof of graduation, Host undertaking · Rights: Work: Internship work only with the named host; not general employment. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mha.gov.in ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | India Employment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days | | India Project Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days | - **India Employment Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Employment contract / appointment letter, Proof of qualifications, Company registration proof, Sponsoring letter · Rights: Work: Work only for the sponsoring employer/assignment named in the visa. · Family: Dependants may obtain an Entry (X) Visa co-terminus with the employment visa. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mha.gov.in - **India Project Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Project contract / appointment, Project report, Proof of qualifications, Company sponsorship letter · Rights: Work: Only the named project in the power/steel sector; no other work. · Family: Dependants may obtain a dependent Entry (X) Visa. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mha.gov.in ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | India Business Visa (paper) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | 5 days | - **India Business Visa (paper)** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Invitation from Indian company, Proof of financial standing, Sponsoring company letter · Rights: Family: Family may apply for dependent Entry (X) Visa. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mha.gov.in ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | India Entry (X) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days | | Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) | Available | — | — | — | — | - **India Entry (X) Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Proof of relationship, Principal's status proof · Rights: Family: This is itself the dependent/family visa for spouse and children. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mha.gov.in - **Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)** — Former Indian citizens (on/after 26 Jan 1950) and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren register online for a lifelong visa and residence-like status (no political rights); persons with Pakistani or Bangladeshi ancestry are excluded. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ociservices.gov.in ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | India Research Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | | India Journalist Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 5 days | | Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $275 | — | 60 days | - **India Research Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Research synopsis, Affiliation/invitation letter, Academic credentials · Rights: Study: Research at the affiliated institution; degree PhDs use a Student Visa. · Family: Dependants may obtain a dependent Entry (X) Visa. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mha.gov.in - **India Journalist Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Media accreditation / employer letter · Rights: Work: Only journalistic/filming activity described in the application; not local employment. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: cgisf.gov.in - **Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card** — Key documents: Passport, Online OCI application, Proof of Indian origin, Relationship documents, Current photograph and signature · Rights: Work: Live, work and study in India without a separate work permit (some restricted/research roles need permission). · Study: Full study rights with NRI parity for admissions. · Residency: OCI is itself a lifelong residence right; Indian citizenship possible after 5 years OCI + 1 year residence. · Family: Spouse (2 years' marriage) and descendants may each hold their own OCI. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: ociservices.gov.in --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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