Current as at 21 October 2026
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.
e-Arrival Card
In addition to holding the appropriate visa or eVisa, foreign nationals and OCI/eOCI cardholders travelling to India are required to complete an e-Arrival Card.
The e-Arrival Card can be completed online within 72 hours before your arrival in India through the official Government of India immigration portal.
👉 Complete the India e-Arrival Card
Please note: The e-Arrival Card is not a visa. Guests who require a visa or eVisa to enter India must still obtain the appropriate visa separately before travelling.
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 help 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.
✅ Complete your e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before arriving in India.
✅ Remember that the e-Arrival Card is separate from and does not replace your Indian visa or eVisa.
✅ 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 arranging all required entry documentation as early as possible once your travel arrangements are confirmed.