India visa types
Explore India visa categories — work, study, family, visit, and more. Compare options, check requirements, and find the right visa for your situation.
14 visa types across 8 categories
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India visa types each have different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse by category to find the right option, with processing times and links to official India sources.
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Showing 14 of 14 visa types
Work visas
Employment Visa
The India Employment Visa is for foreign nationals working in India under Bureau of Immigration (BOI) authorization.
Intern Visa
The India Intern Visa allows you to complete an internship program in India for a limited period.
Project Visa
The India Project Visa allows entry and stay in India for a specific, approved project assignment.
Visit & tourism
e-Tourist Visa
The India e-Tourist Visa lets you visit India for tourism and recreation through a fully online process.
Tourist Visa
India issues tourist visas for travel, leisure, and short-term study that doesn't lead to formal qualifications.
Residency & green cards
Other
e-Business Visa
The e-Business Visa is for defined commercial purposes, not employment. It allows multiple entries over a year.
e-Medical Visa
The e-Medical Visa is designed for medical treatment in India. It’s a short-term, multiple-entry visa issued through the Bureau of Immigration’s online system.
e-Conference Visa
The India e-Conference Visa lets you enter India to attend specific government-linked events.
Business Visa
An India Business Visa allows you to enter India for specific business-related purposes.
Research Visa
The India Research Visa allows entry and stay in India to conduct approved research with a specific institution.
Medical Visa
India issues a specific visa to foreign nationals who need medical treatment in the country.
Tips for choosing a visa type
- Match your purpose of travel to the right visa category before comparing options.
- Check official processing times — they vary by visa type and location.
- Review required documents early; some visas need employer or school sponsorship.
- Understand the difference between nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) visas.
- Use official government sources to verify eligibility — VisaMind provides guidance, not legal advice.
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