| VISA TYPES | STAY STIPULATION | Registration/ if any | REMARKS |
| e-Evisa (Applying online) https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html | |||
| e-tourist visa (176 countries) | 30 days, 01 year, 05 years, Double, multiple | No. (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) | Sight-seeing, meet friends or relatives, attending short term Yoga, short term courses languages, music, dance, arts and crafts, cooking, etc. |
| e-business visa | 01 YEAR Multiple | NO. (If you stay more than 180 days in a calendar year registration must be done within 14 days | Business purposes/ Business meeting, Sale/purchase/trade, exhibitions, Setting up industrial/business |
| e-medical visa | 60 Days, Triple | No. (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) | For Medical Treatment at recognized hospitals. Must be fallow guidelines |
| e-medical attendant visa | 60 Days, Triple | No. (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) | For attendant or family member of a person coming on e-Medical Visa |
| e-ayush visa | 60 Days, Triple | No. (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) | For treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine |
| e-ayush attendant visa | 60 Days, Triple | No. (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) | For attendant or family member of a person coming on e-Ayush Visa |
| e-conference visa | 30 Days Single entry | No. Not Allowed Tourism, business, employment, journalism, etc ❌ (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) | Attending official, government-approved conferences, seminars, or workshops, Organizers to upload all details & documentation on the MHA website (conference.mha.gov.in) |
| e-student visa | One year, Four entry | 365 Days from the date of grant of ETA | Registration on study in india portal for initiative Fill in your details and get student id Apply for e-student visa using student idGet electronic travel authorization (ETA) online. https://studyinindia.gov.in/ |
| e-student dependent visa | One year, Four entry | 365 Days from the date of grant of ETA | |
| Visa On Arrival (VOA) | 60 days Double entry | Visa On Arrival for Japanese, Republic Of Korea and UAE (condition) nationals only. | Short Duration For Business, Tourism, Conference And Medical Purposes. |
| Tourist Visa Sticker Visa | 30 DAYS, 3 MONTH, 6 MONTH, 01 YEAR 05 YEAR, 10 YEAR, SINGLE, DOUBLE, TRIPLE, MULTIPLE, | No. (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) | Sightseeing, meet friends or relatives, attending a short-term yoga programme, short-term courses for local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking medicine, etc., voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payments and consideration of any kind in return) etc and no other purpose/activity. |
| Conference Visa (sticker visa) | 30 Days Single entry | No. Not Allowed Tourism, business, employment, journalism, etc (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) | Attending official, government-approved conferences, seminars, or workshops, Organizers to upload all details & documentation on the MHA website (conference.mha.gov.in) |
| Employment Visa | Multiple | Yes. Registration must be done within 14 days of arrival in India. | All cases of employment including intra-company transferees, employment in NGO, and employment in projects in the power and steel sectors. Employment visa of the foreigner will be issued depending on the terms and conditions of the employment in India. |
| Business Visa (sticker visa) | 01 year Multiple | NO. (If you stay more than 180 days in a calendar year registration must be done within 14 days. e-FRRO portal. | For those coming to establish an industrial/business venture, those required to travel frequently on long-term business activities, and for investors. For all other business activities. For sports persons and coaches, including those engaged in commercial sports events in India on contract with remuneration. |
| Film Visa (F) | Film Visa Multiple Entry with 1 year Validity | No. Registration with FRRO/FRO required for stays over 180 days Cast and crew members of approved projects must apply for a Film visa Application submission online on www.ffo.gov.in. | For foreign nationals coming for the shooting of feature films, reality TV & web shows/series, Commercial TV, Documentaries and for location recce. Permission from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B Ministry |
| Journalist Visa (J) | single entry visa valid for a maximum stay of three (3) months. | No. (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) Duly completed, printed and signed on-line visa application form (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/). | All Journalists, including photographers/ film producer or director (other than of commercial films), a representative of a Radio or Television organisation, travel writer or travel promotion photographer etc. |
| Missionary Visa (M-1) | single-entry visa, valid for the duration approved by the Indian government, | No. (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) | To undertake missionary activities in India from approved religious organizations. Dependents of missionary/religious worker of an approved organization will be issued a dependent visa. cannot be involved in any proselytization or propaganda activities. |
| Transit Visa (TR) | 3 days (72) hours single journey. | No. (In case of visa violation, an exit permit will have to be obtained from FRRO) e-FRRO portal | A Transit Visa in India allows foreigners to pass through India on their way to another destination. It’s not intended for staying in India for more than 3 days(72) hours |
| Medical Visa/Medical Attendant Visa (sticker visa) (m, med1, med-2) | 1year, 6 months, 60 days, and allows for up to three entries. | No. If the visa is valid for more than 180 days, registration with the FRRO/FRO is required within 14 days of arrival. Med-1 For patients Med-2 For foreign nationals coming as medical attendants | Foreign nationals coming for medical treatment in recognized hospitals in India. For medical attendants. While the e-Medical Attendant Visa is not eligible for extension, a regular Medical Visa may allow for extension if needed, especially if the treatment continues beyond the initial visa duration. |
| Ayush Visa | 6 months, 60 days, and allows for up to three entries. | No. If the visa is valid for more than 180 days, registration with the FRRO/FRO is required within 14 days of arrival. Med-1 For patients Med-2 For foreign nationals coming as medical attendants | Foreign nationals coming for treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine. For Attendants of those coming on AY-1 Visa. |
| Mountaineering Visa (MX) | A Mountaineering Visa for India, which is used for climbing expeditions, does not have a fixed duration like some other visa types. Instead, it is tied to the specific duration of the expedition itself | As per requirement | This category of visa will be applicable to foreign nationals whose sole purpose of visiting India is for mountaineering/trekking expeditions. visit India for mountaineering / climbing mountain peaks, have to obtain permission for such expeditions from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), which coordinates all expeditions in the Himalayas |
| Student Visa | S-1 multiple | Yes. Registration must be done within 14 days of arrival in India. if visa more than 6 month. | For higher education including South Asian University and Nalanda University. Provisional student visa for short term courses and for those coming under student exchange programme. |
| S-2 | For School Education | For School Education in any recognized school in India | |
| S-3 | For studies in Yoga, Vedic culture, and Indian Systems of music and dance and Buddhist studies. | For studies in Yoga, Vedic culture and Indian Systems of music and dance and Buddhist studies. | |
| S-4 | For Theological studies and missionary students | For Theological studies and missionary students | |
| S-5 G-20 TAILENT VISA, UNDER S5 | For Research scholar, visiting research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme members of botanical, scientific, anthropological, etc. expeditions. | For Research scholar, visiting research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme members of botanical, scientific, anthropological etc. expeditions. | |
| S-6 | For those coming internship in India (Including coming under French VIE programme) | For those coming internship in India (Including coming under French VIE programme) | |
| G-20 TAILENT VISA, UNDER S5 | Dependent visa – For dependants of those coming under student visa will be issued student dependent visa. | For dependants of those coming under student visa will be issued. | |
| Entry Visa | X1- For persons of Indian origin and foreign spouse and foreign children of an Indian citizen/person of Indian origin/OC card holder (Other than those registered as an OC card holder) X2- For those coming to join Auroville foundation, Aurobindo ashram, Missionaries of charity, temples, etc X-3 For those categories for which visa has been specified in various chapters of visa manual and for purposes which are not covered by any other visa category | For persons of Indian origin and foreign spouse and foreign children of an Indian citizen/person of Indian origin/OC card holder (Other than those registered as an OC card holder) For those coming to join Auroville foundation, Aurobindo ashram, Missionaries of charity, temples or similar approved organizations For those categories for which visa has been specified in various chapters of visa manual and for purposes which are not covered by any other visa category | |
| Diplomatic Visa (D) | Dependent visa – For dependents of diplomats depending upon the types of diplomatic visa | Diplomats visiting India are given Diplomatic visa (On diplomatic passport only). Diplomats assigned to non UN international organization (such as ADB, ICRISAT, ICRC, etc.) in India Diplomat on a visit to India for meetings and other official purposes (On passport) | |
| Official Visa (O) | Official/service/special passport who is not a diplomat assigned to India for official purpose. | O2- Official/service/special passport who is not a diplomat visiting India for official purpose Dependents (On official/ service passport only) will be issued dependent visa. Non-diplomatic official to India on a visit to India for official purpose. | |
| UN Diplomatic Visa (UD) | UN Diplomatic diplomat assigned to India UN Diplomatic diplomat on a visit to India | Dependent of UN diplomat assigned to India will be issued dependent visa. UN Diplomatic diplomat assigned to India | |
| UN Official Visa (UO) | UN Non-Diplomatic official assigned to India | Dependent of UN Non-Diplomatic official assigned to India (Including ordinary passport holders). Dependent of UN Non-Diplomatic official on a visit to India UN Non-Diplomatic official assigned to India | |
| Visitor Visa (Only for Pakistan nationals) | period not exceeding 6 months with the stipulation. | Pakistani artistes, including actors, musicians each stay in India shall not exceed three months and with a special endorsement ‘Commercial performance permitted’. Such artistes would be liable to pay taxes in India as per law. | A Visitor Visa for Pakistani nationals allows entry into India for specific purposes, primarily to meet relatives, friends, or for other legitimate reasons |
| Pilgrim Visa (Only for Pakistan nationals) PG | Validity of 15 days, and are non extendable. | Pilgrim visa (Under Religious Protocol) in groups. Group Pilgrim visa for minority communities in Pakistan. | For Pakistan national those coming under Religious Protocol Applicants must be Pakistani nationals and must apply at least 45 days before the intended tour, with the visa issued at least ten days prior to travel |
| Double Entry Visa (Only for Bangladesh nationals) | 15 days X-Double entry | No. If the visa is valid for more than 180 days, registration with the FRRO/FRO is required within 14 days of arrival. | Double Entry Visa For those coming to India to apply for visa to foreign missions accredited to both India and Bangladesh. |
Types of Indian visa & full details
