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India: e-Visa

India's e-Visa is applied for on the Ministry of Home Affairs portal. Indian embassies say the government has not authorised any private company to issue e-visas on its behalf.

Official site

FeeVaries by nationality and visa type, shown on the portalEmbassies say lookalike sites add US$50 to US$80

Open indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Source: Embassy of India, Paris advisory (Nov 2025). Last checked 28 September 2026.

Who needs it

Travellers from eligible countries who want a short-stay e-visa. The portal shows the categories and your eligibility.

Key facts

Embassies have published long lists of lookalike domains, some charging USD 50 to 80 above the official rate.
E-visas are not processed by embassies.
The same government portal has a separate page for regular paper visas.

Watch out for

Some fake sites copy the government's template and warn that your application will be cancelled unless you pay quickly. Pressure to pay fast is a warning sign.

Before you pay

Check that the address matches the link above, confirm the amount on the portal, and never pay a site that adds a large service fee. Our guide to spotting fake visa websites explains the warning signs, and the FAQ covers common questions.

This page is a summary for general information and can go out of date, and exemptions depend on your own nationality, so always confirm on the official portal. See our disclaimer.