How long can I stay in India on a tourist visa?


How long can I stay in India on a tourist visa? Maximum stay by a foreigner in India on an e-Tourist visa or regular paper Tourist visa or both in one calendar year shall be restricted to 180 days. Foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter India through land routes on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa.


What is the difference between entry visa and tourist visa in India?

On a Tourist Visa – You can stay in India for a maximum continuous period of 90 days ONLY on each visit, even if your visa is for 6 months/1 year or 5 years. However, for ENTRY Visa there is no such limitation/restriction on continuous stay during each visit.


What happens if I stay in India for more than 180 days?

If you are a foreigner and overstay in India exceeding the validity period of your visa, you may face serious legal problems, penalties, and even a ban on future entry.


How many times can I enter India on a Tourist Visa?

The Government of India has decided to restore all valid regular paper /e-visa [including long term 10 years tourist regular paper visa and 5 years e-visa] irrespective of its issue date, for the nationals of USA since 16 March 2022.


Is India tourist visa 30 days or 1 year?

The e-tourist visa can be issued for double or multiple entries and is valid for thirty days, a year, or five years depending on the type you get. An e-medical visa holder is entitled to Triple Entry for 60 days in Total.