India entry planning for US tourists

US nationals can apply for India's eVisa under eligible categories, including tourism; choose the route for your actual circumstances. Existing OCI status or other special circumstances require their own check rather than a blanket tourist instruction.

The Indian consulate's guidance directs eligible US applicants to the government eVisa portal and distinguishes it from regular paper-visa applications. It says eVisa does not need an intermediary and cautions against look-alike sites.

Check passport validity, blank pages, travel purpose and authorised arrival points before paying. Do not copy stay lengths from an old eTourist launch announcement: categories and programmes have changed.

Review current arrival formalities separately. UK guidance for British citizen passports distinguishes India's e-arrival card from the visa; it does not establish US visa eligibility.

Official sources checked 9 November 2026. The consular page has an older update date, so confirm category details on the live application authority. Use the TripColour checker and verify the official application route. Fees and processing are not guaranteed here.