There are very few travellers who do not need a visa to travel to India. Apart from these few, including Bhutan and Maldives, everyone else needs to apply for an Indian Visa to travel to the country. This handy link lets you check if you need a visa. There is also a link for you to apply that shows the government charges for the visa.
Costs increase for Indian Visa
Tourist visa fees for passport holders of most countries increased on 25th June 2018 for visas from 1st July. However, post-covid, many countries have streamlined their entry procedures and made it easier to apply online. The link above will link you to an official government or agent site to complete the process.
As one example, Malaysians travelling to India will now have to pay MYR 186.06 for an eVisa valid for multiple entries over one year. An Australian visitor will pay approx AUD40 for a double entry visa valid for 30 days in total.
India has announced a waiver on the visa fee for the 30-day e-Tourist visa with double entry, for Malaysian nationals. This initiative is valid until June 30, 2025.
eVisas are available for travellers from most countries for the purpose of
- recreation
- sight seeing
- visit to meet friends or relatives
- short duration medical treatment
- casual business visit
They are not available for those carrying passports of Bangladesh or Pakistan, or of Pakistani origin.
To apply for your Indian visa
It is not necessary to use an agent to process your application as it is easier and less expensive to go direct.
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