Complete India Visa Guide fortravelers Across The World.

Global Tourist Visa Categories Visa-Free: Travel with just a valid passport for a specified short-term stay (usually 30 to 90 days). eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization): Online registration linked to your passport before boarding (e.g., US ESTA, Canada eTA). e-Visa: Digital application processed online prior to travel, delivered via email. Visa-on-Arrival (VoA): Obtained at the destination airport or border checkpoint; may require a fee and proof of onward travel. Traditional Visa: Mandatory pre-departure paper or sticker visa issued by a foreign embassy or consulate. You can check specific, up-to-date entry rules for any country pair using the Passport Index Travel Checker or official government portals like the Ministry of External Affairs guidelines. To give you the exact tourist visa requirements, what is your country of citizenship and which country do you plan to visit?