India e-Visa and regular visa fees
- 30-day e-Tourist Visa (most countries)
- US$10 April to June, US$25 July to March 2
- 1-year e-Tourist Visa (most countries)
- US$40 2
- 5-year e-Tourist Visa (most countries)
- US$200 2
- Bank charge
- 3% by card, 4% by PayPal 1
- Refund if refused
- No 1
- e-Business Visa (most countries)
- US$120 3
e-Tourist Visa fees
The Government of India publishes a country-by-country e-Tourist Visa fee list in US dollars. The current list is dated 8 September 2026 2. Most countries pay the standard rates below, but many pay different amounts or nothing at all 2.
| Nationality | 30 days (April to June) | 30 days (July to March) | 1 year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most countries | US$10 | US$25 | US$40 | US$200 2 |
| United States | US$10 | US$25 | US$40 | US$160 2 |
| United Kingdom | US$10 | US$25 | US$40 | US$484 2 |
| Japan | US$10 | US$25 | US$25 | US$25 2 |
| Russia | US$0 | US$0 | US$40 | US$120 2 |
| South Africa | US$0 | US$0 | US$25 | US$25 2 |
| Argentina, Indonesia, Jamaica, Mauritius and others | US$0 | US$0 | US$0 | US$0 2 |
Other e-Visa types
A separate list covers business and medical e-Visas. For most countries the e-Business Visa costs US$120 and the e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant Visas cost US$80. Some countries pay more. Australian citizens pay US$215 for an e-Business Visa 3.
Extra charges, payment and refunds
- Bank charges are added to the e-Visa fee: 3% for debit or credit cards and 4% for PayPal, including taxes 1.
- You must pay at least 4 days before your expected travel date, or the application will not be processed 1.
- The e-Visa fee is non-refundable. It pays for processing and does not depend on whether the visa is granted or rejected 1.
- The Government of India makes no provision for emergency or express fees for any e-Visa 1. A site asking for one is not the official site.
- If money is taken from your card but the payment is not recorded, the official site says the amount is refunded to your card within 7 days of the transaction after reconciliation 1.
Regular (paper) visa fees
If you cannot use the e-Visa, you apply at an Indian embassy or consulate. Each mission publishes its own fees, and they vary by nationality, length and visa type 4.
As an example, the Embassy of India in Paris charges a tourist visa fee of €92 for up to 1 year and €183 for more than 1 year and up to 5 years. Every application adds a compulsory €3 Indian Community Welfare Fund fee 4. UK nationals applying there pay €148 for a tourist visa of up to 1 year 4.
Where to apply
Apply for the e-Visa only on the official Government of India site, indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa 1. For a regular visa, check the website of the Indian mission that covers where you live 4.
Common questions
How much is the India e-Tourist Visa?
For most countries, US$25 for 30 days from July to March, US$10 from April to June, US$40 for 1 year and US$200 for 5 years, plus a 3% bank charge 2.
Why is the 30-day India e-Visa cheaper in some months?
The official fee list sets a lower 30-day fee from April to June 2.
Is there an express fee for the India e-Visa?
No. The Government of India makes no provision for emergency or express e-Visa fees 1.
Is the India e-Visa fee refunded if I am refused?
No. The fee is non-refundable whether the visa is granted or rejected 1.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Sources
- Government of India: Indian Visa Online, e-Visa (accessed 19 October 2026)
- Government of India: Country/Territory Wise e-Tourist Visa Fee (8 September 2026)
- Government of India: Country/Territory Wise e-Visa Fee (e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference Visa)
- Embassy of India, Paris: Fees Chart, Visa Services (accessed 19 October 2026)
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