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
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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Work visas
The India Employment Visa is for foreign nationals working in India under Bureau of Immigration (BOI) authorization.
The India Intern Visa allows you to complete an internship program in India for a limited period.
The India Project Visa allows entry and stay in India for a specific, approved project assignment.
Study visas
The India student visa lets you enter the country for formal academic study. You apply using the Student Visa form issued by the Bureau of Immigration.
Family visas
The India Entry Visa, officially the Entry Visa (X Visa), is issued by the Bureau of Immigration.
Visit & tourism
The India e-Tourist Visa lets you visit India for tourism and recreation through a fully online process.
India issues tourist visas for travel, leisure, and short-term study that doesn't lead to formal qualifications.
Residency & green cards
The OCI card allows certain Persons of Indian Origin to register for lifelong, multiple-entry visa privileges.
Other
The e-Business Visa is for defined commercial purposes, not employment. It allows multiple entries over a year.
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.
The India e-Conference Visa lets you enter India to attend specific government-linked events.
An India Business Visa allows you to enter India for specific business-related purposes.
The India Research Visa allows entry and stay in India to conduct approved research with a specific institution.
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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