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Do Italian citizens need a visa for India?

Italian citizens need an e-Visa to enter India — apply online before travelling.

e-Visa required

Italian citizens can apply online for an Indian e-Visa for tourism, business, or medical visits.

Last verified: 2026-06-22 · Source: official government page

At a glance

Visa type	e-Tourist visa (30 days / 1 year / 5 years)
Maximum stay	30 days (30-day version) or 90 days per visit (1- and 5-year)
Processing time	72 hours typical
Application fee	Approx. US$10–80
Passport validity required	Valid 6+ months, 2 blank pages
Blank pages required	2 minimum
Where to apply	Online at indianvisaonline.gov.in
Apply up to	Up to 4 months before travel

How to apply, step by step

Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Upload passport bio page and photo.
Pay online.
Receive ETA in 72 hours.
Print and carry.

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Document checklist

Passport bio page (PDF)
Colour photo (white background, JPEG)
Credit/debit card

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Frequently asked questions

5-year e-Visa per visit?

Up to 90 days per visit, multiple entries within 5 years.

What happens if I overstay?

Fines, possible re-entry bans, and complications for future applications.

About this page

Cross-checked against the official government source linked above and the Wikipedia article on visa policy of India. Verified weekly against three independent sources.

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