India Entry Visa for US Citizens

The Entry (X) visa is mainly for people of Indian origin and for the foreign spouses and children of Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).

What you’ll need

• A US passport valid for at least 6 months, with at least two blank pages
• A recent photo meeting India’s specifications (see our photo service)
• The completed online application form
• Proof of your US address, which decides your consular district
• Proof of your connection to India, for example your Indian-origin documents, or your spouse’s or parent’s Indian passport or OCI card
• Your marriage or birth certificate, if applying as a spouse or child

Many people of Indian origin qualify for an OCI card, which gives lifelong visa-free travel to India. Call us and we’ll help you decide which one suits you.

See also: India visa overview.