A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Complete the online form, then print and sign it and submit your passport, supporting documents and application to the Indian Mission or Visa Application Center serving you. Appointment and online payment availability depend on the mission.
Submit through the official channel
Use India regular/paper visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fee
The regular visa fee depends on the visa type and duration. The amount shown during registration is indicative; the final charge and payment method are confirmed by the relevant mission or visa centre. The fee is generally non-refundable, including if the application is refused.
Read the official fee guidanceArrival paperwork is a separate step
India e-Arrival card
All foreign nationals must submit the e-Arrival card before entering India. Complete it online up to 72 hours before arrival; it records arrival information and does not replace a visa.
Open India e-Arrival cardIndia at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- INR
- Calling code
- +91
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Somalia need a visa for India?
For tourism in India, travelers using an ordinary passport from Somalia should obtain a visa before travel. Complete the online form, then print and sign it and submit your passport, supporting documents and application to the Indian Mission or Visa Application Center serving you. Appointment and online payment availability depend on the mission.
Do I need to complete India e-Arrival card?
Required for this route. All foreign nationals must submit the e-Arrival card before entering India. Complete it online up to 72 hours before arrival; it records arrival information and does not replace a visa. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What fees apply for a India visitor visa?
The regular visa fee depends on the visa type and duration. The amount shown during registration is indicative; the final charge and payment method are confirmed by the relevant mission or visa centre. The fee is generally non-refundable, including if the application is refused.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open India regular/paper visa
Complete the online form, then print and sign it and submit your passport, supporting documents and application to the Indian Mission or Visa Application Center serving you. Appointment and online payment availability depend on the mission.
Open India e-Arrival card
Check the official entry rule
Confirm nationality eligibility and the conditions of your visit.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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