Indian Visa Fees and Charges

1. Conference visa: Indian government offers conference visa both electronically or traditionally, which is a single-entry visa that allows individual to stay for 30 days and cost around $350.

How Much Does an Indian Visa Cost? 

The cost of an Indian visa depends on visa type, nationality, and duration of stay. General pricing includes: 

1. Tourist e-Visa (30 days): US $10 (April–June), US $25 (July–March) 

1. Tourist e-Visa (1 year): US $40 

1. Tourist e-Visa (5 years): US $80 

1. Business or Medical e-Visa: Around US $80 

1. Regular/Paper visa: Varies from US $50 to several hundred, depending on category and country 

Note: Additional charges like service or processing fees may apply. 

Fee Comparison: e-Visa vs. Regular Visa 

e-Visas are often more cost-effective and faster to obtain compared to regular visas. Here's how they differ: 

1. e-Visa: 

• Lower base fees (as low as US $10) 
• Online application and quick approval 
• 2–4% online processing surcharge 

1. Regular Visa: 

• Higher fees due to processing, courier, and embassy service charges 
• Requires physical documents and in-person/centre appointments
• Slower turnaround time  

India e-Visa Service Fee

Applicable for e-Tourist/Business Visa (double entries for 60 days), e-Medical Visa (triple entries for 60 days)

1. Normal: Visa processing within 3 business days.
2. Urgent: Visa processing within 24 hours.
3. Super Urgent: Visa processing within 5 business hours.

India e-Visa Government Fee

Based on the nationality of the applicant, the following fee is applicable in addition to the visa service fee:

Countries Exempt from Government Visa Fee

Visa Fee: $25 – Applicable Countries

Visa Fee: $50 – Applicable Country List

Visa Fee: $75 – List of Nationalities

Also Check : Diplomatic Visa

Payment Methods for Indian Visa Fees 

Payment options for Indian visa fees depend on the type of visa and the method of application: 

1. e-Visa: 

• Credit/Debit cards (Visa, MasterCard via SBIePay) 
• Some providers support PayPal
•  Processing fees (1–4%) may apply

1. Regular Visa: 

• Bank drafts, credit/debit cards, or cash (depending on the visa centre) 
• Payments made to authorised Indian Visa Application Centres or consulates

Make sure your payment method supports international transactions to avoid declines. 

Indian Visa Fee Refund Policy 

Indian visa fees are non-refundable, regardless of the application outcome. This applies to both e-Visas and regular/paper visas. Key points: 

1. No refund if the visa is rejected, cancelled, or withdrawn 

1. Fees cover administrative processing costs 

1. Partial refunds may be issued in rare overpayment cases, but only through embassy request and usually within 90 days 

Applicants should double-check all details before submitting to avoid errors that lead to rejections or forfeited fees.