Visa and Passport requirements for traveling to India

All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa to enter India. Please do not finalize your travel arrangements to India before ascertaining the visa requirements.

The general requirements for visas are:

• Original passport valid for at least six months
• Correct visa fee
• Two passport-size photographs (five photographs in case of Pakistani nationals)
• Supporting documents, where necessary
• Duly completed application form (Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals need to apply on special application forms)

Passport Requirements

You need to carry your valid passport while traveling to India. The passport should be kept up to date by renewing it before the expiry date. It is an important travel document, which will be required while you are in India.