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India visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 8 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indianembassyusa.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in the United States
- Embassy of India in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2107, 20008 Washington
- Consulate General of India in Atlanta
Glenridge Drive Northeast 5549, 30342 Atlanta
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- Consulate General of India in Chicago
North Cityfront Plaza Drive 455, 60611 Chicago
- Consulate General of India in Boston
125 High St, Boston, MA 02110, ---
- Consulate General of India in San Francisco
540 Arguello Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118
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- Consulate of India in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2536, 20008 Washington
All missions of India in the United States
India has 8 missions in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C. Consulates: Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle and 1 more.
Indian citizens travelling to the United States
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Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the United States to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in India
US citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for US citizens
China requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to the United States
Indian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can US citizens stay in India?
US citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in the United States?
The Indian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.; there are also consulates in Atlanta, Houston, Chicago and Boston.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Indian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter India visa-free?
No; US citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.