Visitors to India must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries. Nationals of certain countries may obtain a visa on arrival or an e-Visa online, while others must obtain a visa from an Indian diplomatic mission. Visa policy map Freedom of movement Nationals of the following countries do not need visas or passports to enter India (unless arriving from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Maldives or Pakistan) and may live and work in the country without any limit of stay. Overseas citizens of India and persons of Indian origin Foreign nationals possessing an Overseas Citizen of India card or a Persons of Indian Origin Card are exempt from visa requirements and may live and work in India without any limit of stay. Nationals of Bangladesh and Pakistan are not entitled to hold Overseas Citizenship of India. Visa-free entry From March 1979, nationals of do not need visas to enter India for stays of up to 90 days (unless arriving from mainland China). Visa on arrival Nationals of the following countries holding ordinary passports may apply for a visa on arrival (VOA) at certain airports: The visa on arrival is issued to visitors for business, tourism, medical or conference purposes, for a stay of up to 60 days, at a cost of ₹2,000. Visitors are not eligible for this facility if they or any of their parents or grandparents were born in or have permanently resided in Pakistan, in which case they may only apply for a visa at an Indian diplomatic post. The VOA facility can be used for up to two times in a calendar year. Alternatively, foreign nationals eligible for a VOA can apply for an e-Visa instead if they intend to enter the country through an airport or seaport not covered by the VOA scheme. e-Visa Nationals of the following countries and territories holding ordinary passports may apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) online: E-Visas are issued for several categories, validity periods and fees, which also vary for some nationalities: Visitors are not eligible for e-Visas if they or any of their parents or grandparents were born in or have permanently resided in Pakistan, in which case they may only apply for a visa at an Indian diplomatic post. E-Visas may only be used for arrival at the following airports and seaports: Exit is possible via any authorized immigration check post. History