India Transit Visa for US Citizens

For passing through India: a transit visa covers a short stop in India on the way to another country.

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
• A confirmed onward ticket to your next destination
• A visa for your final destination, if that country requires one

If you plan to leave the airport for sightseeing or stay longer, you may need a tourist visa instead. Call us and we’ll confirm which visa fits your itinerary.

See also: India visa overview.