How long can you stay in India?
Visa-free stay limits for India, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 9 of the 12 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 180 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 180 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 180 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 180 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 180 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 180 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 180 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 180 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Visa required | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 180 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in India on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 27 November (day 180).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Notes
eVisa required ($10-$80) — visa-free entry not offered for most nationalities.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in India?
Americans can stay in India for up to 180 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can British citizens stay in India?
British citizens can stay in India for up to 180 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can Canadians stay in India?
Canadians can stay in India for up to 180 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can Australians stay in India?
Australians can stay in India for up to 180 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
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This entry has not yet been manually verified against an official source. Treat it as a starting point and confirm before you travel.
Official source: indianvisaonline.gov.in
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