Do US Citizens Need a Visa for India?

Yes — US citizens need an e-Visa for India. Apply online before departure; stays of up to 30 days are allowed.

US nationals may stay in India for up to 30 days.

Standard consulate processing is approximately 3-5 Business Days. Times are consulate processing windows in business days counted from acceptance, not guarantees, and shipping adds time. Peninsula Visa can submit through expedited consulate options where they are offered; it cannot shorten the consulate's own processing.

Yes. India offers an electronic authorization (e-Visa) for US nationals that can be applied for online before departure. Peninsula Visa can handle the application on your behalf.

Peninsula Visa's India e-Visa service starts at $39. That amount is Peninsula Visa's service fee; consular (government) fees and shipping are additional. The fastest consulate option is about 1 business day. Times are consulate processing windows in business days counted from acceptance, not guarantees, and shipping adds time. Current options are listed at peninsulavisa.com/countries/india.

Peninsula Visa provides full-service visa processing for India visas. Our specialists review your documents, complete the application accurately, and track your status in real time. Start your order at peninsulavisa.com/countries/india.