India is one of the most travelled destinations because of its culture, cuisine, historical monuments, and its diverse festivals which attract visitors from all around the globe. For visiting India legally a foreigner must have a visa authorized by the Indian embassies except for countries such as Nepal and Bhutan as they have ‘Freedom of Movement’.
What will be the cost of an Indian visa?
An Indian visa price depends on several factors such as the type of visa you have applied for, the duration of your stay, and your nationality. On average the India visa fees lie anywhere between $30 to $300.
Types of visas offered by India and their costs
India offers several types of visas for different purposes. The price for all the visas is different and it also depends on the period that you want to stay in India for. Some of the Indian visas and their prices are been mentioned below:
Tourist visa: These types of visas are generally issued for tourism and leisure in India. A single-entry visa may cost you up to $155, whereas a multiple-entry visa can cost you up to $150 to $320.
Business visa: This type of visa allows a foreigner to come to India and perform legal transactions, hire staff, etc without any problem. An Indian business visa holder can stay up to 180 days and have a visa validity of 5 years. The average cost of this visa is $430.
Medical visa: This visa allows a visitor to come to India for any treatment or medical emergency in which they can bring up to 2 attendants with them. This type of visa allows them to stay in India for 60 days and costs up to $175.
Student visa: This type of visa allows a visitor to stay in India for 1 year to 5 years which will cost around $240.
E-visa: If a foreigner is eligible for obtaining an E-visa then they can opt for an E-Tourist visa as it is a hassle-free method that can be completed online without going to the embassies. The cost of an E-Tourist visa can fall anywhere between $69 to $141. This visa is non-extensible, cancellable, transferable, or amendable. However, if you want you can reapply for it.
