Travel Guidance

Indian Visa Information

With a few exceptions, all foreign nationals, including children, require a visa to enter India. The easiest way to obtain a visa is to apply for an e-Visa at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in.

A Tourist Visa may be valid for 30 days (double entry), 1 year or 5 years (both with multiple entries). For 1 year and 5 year visas, on each visit, the maximum period of stay in India is limited to 180 days in one calendar year. Please note the validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue and not the date of travel on your application form.

You should print out the e-Visa confirmation and take it with you. Your biometric details will be collected on arrival in India before the e-Visa is stamped into your passport.

There are many other websites which offer visa services but these will charge a fee in addition to the normal visa fees.

If you are visiting India after coming from or through a yellow fever country then you must have a valid vaccination certificate.

Please ask us for advice if you have any queries about obtaining a visa or need help with the application form.

Best Time To Visit India

The best time to visit India is October to early April. Most of the National Parks shut from June to end of September for the monsoon season. Parks are green with lush vegetation in the early season, but wildlife sightings are easier as the vegetation dies and the animals seek water during the warmer months. April and May can be very hot, with temperatures in May reaching 40°C or more. Timings of Park openings vary between Parks, depending on location and weather conditions, so please ask for advice if you wish to travel during early or late season.