United States passport to India
e-Visa for United States passport holders.
United StatesIndiaShort staye-Visa
United States passport holders need an e-visa for India, applied for online before travelling.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in India — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026India's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the e-visa you are issued
- India passports in United States
- Visa required
- Getting in
- Apply on India's official e-visa portal rather than a third-party site that charges extra, allow a few working days at least, and keep the approval to show at the border.
Long stay
Staying in India longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 4 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored
- Family
- Investment
- Student
Your passport
Easier nearby with United States passports
The closest countries we cover that let United States passport holders in with less paperwork than India does.
What changes
United States and India side by side
| United States | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Washington D.C. | New Delhi |
| Languages | English | Hindi, English |
| Currency | US Dollar | Indian Rupee |
| GDP per person (2025) | $90,027 | $2,702 |
| Population | 341.8M | 1.46B |
GDP and population: World Bank.