India's e-Tourist Visa Drops to $10 Through June 30

India's 30-day e-Tourist Visa runs at a reduced $10 during the off-season window , April 1 through June 30 , versus the standard $25 charged the rest of the year. That's a real discount, not a gimmick. The visa allows double entry with a 30-day stay from first arrival, it's non-extendable and non-convertible and there's a 2.5% bank charge tacked onto whatever fee applies.

Who benefits? Tourists and short-term visitors from eligible nationalities, honestly, get the most out of this. Digital nomads scouting India on a budget can use it for a cheap entry, but the e-Tourist Visa bans paid work outright , so if you're planning to stay and earn, you're looking at the 1-year visa ($40) or 5-year visa ($80+), both capped at 180 days per year. The $10 window is useful, it just isn't a remote work solution.

A few things changed in early 2026 worth knowing:

• Entry points expanded to 51 (33 airports, 19 seaports now eligible)
• Advance applications extended to 120 days before travel (up from 30)
• AI photo checks are stricter, turns out a lot of applications get flagged for bad passport photos
• Overstay fines increased in January 2026 , don't push your dates

To apply, you'll need a passport valid 6+ months from arrival with two blank pages, a recent photo on a white background and your passport data page scanned. Apply online, pay by card (non-refundable) and you'll receive your ETA by email , print it and present it on arrival. Submit at least 4 days before travel or the application won't process in time.

The $10 rate is active right now, it runs out June 30. If you're planning an April or May trip to India, this is, frankly, one of the cheaper short-stay visa options in Asia at the moment. Yellow fever vaccination proof is required if you're arriving from an endemic country.

Read our full India guide for the complete picture and check nomad news for the latest visa updates as they happen.