India
Republic of India
At a glance
India visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for India depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to India, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Been to India already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch India in →Do you need a visa for India?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for India — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in India
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 3 countries can currently enter India visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for India they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on India’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
When it rains and when it bites in India
The rain, heat and storm windows worth planning around — and what each one means for your bag.
Delhi & the north
Region
Rainy season· July to September
The northern plains — Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and the Golden Triangle. Four sharply different seasons in one year.
Rainy season
Kerala
Region
Rainy season· May to September
The southwest coast — Kochi, Alleppey and the backwaters. Two monsoons, not one.
Rainy season
Power & plugs
India runs on 230V with plug types C, D, M. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
India uses 3 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.
Full power guide for IndiaLocation
Light & dark
New Delhi swings from 10-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:22.
Build a packing plan tailored to India, its weather and your trip.