Current as as 11 August 2026
India Tourist eVisa Requirements
Guests visiting India as part of their Explorations by Norwegian voyage will generally require a valid Indian visa before travelling.
For most eligible nationalities, the easiest option is to apply for an Indian Tourist eVisa online before departure.
Apply for an Indian eVisa
Applications can be submitted through the official Government of India eVisa portal:
We recommend applying for a One-Year Multiple Entry Tourist eVisa, which is generally suitable for cruise itineraries visiting India.
Guests may apply for an eVisa up to 120 days before their arrival date in India.
Important Embarkation Requirement
Guests must carry a printed copy of their approved Indian eVisa.
A hard copy of the visa must be presented and submitted with your passport during the embarkation process.
Failure to provide a valid approved visa may result in denied boarding.
eVisa Eligible Nationalities
Passport holders from the countries and territories below are eligible to apply for an Indian eVisa.
| Albania | Andorra | Angola | Anguilla |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Argentina | Armenia | Aruba |
| Australia | Austria | Azerbaijan | Bahamas |
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Barbados | Belarus |
| Belgium | Belize | Benin | Bolivia |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Botswana | Brazil | Brunei |
| Bulgaria | Burundi | Cambodia | Cameroon Union Republic |
| Canada | Cape Verde | Cayman Island | Chile |
| Colombia | Comoros | Cook Islands | Costa Rica |
| Cote d'Ivoire | Croatia | Cuba | Cyprus |
| Czech Republic | Denmark | Djibouti | Dominica |
| Dominican Republic | East Timor | Ecuador | El Salvador |
| Equatorial Guinea | Eritrea | Estonia | Eswatini |
| Fiji | Finland | France | Gabon |
| Gambia | Georgia | Germany | Ghana |
| Gibraltar | Greece | Grenada | Guatemala |
| Guernsey | Guinea | Guyana | Haiti |
| Honduras | Hungary | Iceland | Indonesia |
| Ireland | Isle of Man | Israel | Italy |
| Jamaica | Japan | Jersey | Jordan |
| Kazakhstan | Kenya | Kiribati | Kuwait |
| Kyrgyzstan | Laos | Latvia | Lesotho |
| Liberia | Liechtenstein | Lithuania | Luxembourg |
| Macedonia | Madagascar | Malawi | Malaysia |
| Maldives | Mali | Malta | Marshall Islands |
| Mauritania | Mauritius | Mexico | Micronesia |
| Moldova | Monaco | Mongolia | Montenegro |
| Montserrat | Morocco | Mozambique | Myanmar |
| Namibia | Nauru | Netherlands | New Zealand |
| Nicaragua | Niger Republic | Niue Island | Norway |
| Oman | Palau | Palestine | Panama |
| Papua New Guinea | Paraguay | Peru | Philippines |
| Poland | Portugal | Qatar | Republic of Korea |
| Romania | Russia | Rwanda | Saint Christopher and Nevis |
| Saint Lucia | Saint Vincent & the Grenadines | Samoa | San Marino |
| Saudi Arabia | Senegal | Serbia | Seychelles |
| Sierra Leone | Singapore | Slovakia | Slovenia |
| Solomon Islands | South Africa | Spain | Sri Lanka |
| Suriname | Sweden | Switzerland | Taiwan |
| Tajikistan | Tanzania | Thailand | Togo |
| Tonga | Trinidad & Tobago | Turks & Caicos Island | Tuvalu |
| UAE | Uganda | Ukraine | United Kingdom |
| Uruguay | USA | Uzbekistan | Vanuatu |
| Vatican City | Venezuela | Vietnam | Zambia |
| Zimbabwe |
Before You Travel
To ensure a smooth arrival in India, please make sure you:
✅ Apply for your Indian eVisa well before departure.
✅ Select the appropriate visa type for your travel plans.
✅ Print a hard copy of your approved eVisa.
✅ Ensure your passport details exactly match your visa application.
✅ Carry your visa documentation with you throughout your journey.
As immigration requirements can change without notice, guests are responsible for ensuring they hold the correct travel documentation required for entry into India. Explorations by Norwegian recommends applying for your visa as early as possible once your travel arrangements are confirmed.