India e-Visa for American Citizens
American travelers usually need one answer first: which e-Visa fits the trip? This page sets Tourist, Business and Medical side by side as trip profiles, then shows what each costs for American passport holders, how long the service is estimated to take and how to get your paperwork ready.
Informational only. This page does not confirm eligibility or promise approval.
Pick the Trip Profile That Matches Yours
Time away from work
Tourist e-Visa
Holidays, sightseeing and visits to friends or family.
30 days1 year5 years
Short courses and short-term volunteering bring extra letters: one from the course provider, or one from the voluntary organization.
Tourist e-Visa informationTime on the clock
Business e-Visa
Meetings, trade fairs, conferences and other professional visits.
1 year
For business meetings an invitation letter is optional where it applies; conference, seminar and workshop visits list an invitation from the event organizer.
Business e-Visa informationTime for care
Medical e-Visa
Consultations, treatment and follow-up care.
60 days
A letter from the hospital or treatment institution is listed. Accompanying a patient may need a different visa category.
Medical e-Visa information
Service Prices for American Passport Holders
These are published website service prices in USD. Four rows follow the standard list. The Business e-Visa for 1 year has its own price for the United States of America, marked "Country-specific price" below; the site gives no reason for the difference.
| Visa and duration | Regular (USD) | Express (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa30 days | USD 85 | USD 105 |
| Tourist e-Visa1 year | USD 140 | USD 180 |
| Tourist e-Visa5 years | USD 400 | USD 500 |
| Business e-Visa1 yearCountry-specific price | USD 325 | USD 425 |
| Medical e-Visa60 days | USD 220 | USD 250 |
Estimated Service Time
Estimates only: neither approval nor delivery dates are guaranteed, and nothing about them is specific to American passports.
Three Passes Through Your Paperwork
Pass 1
Identify
Say what the trip is for in one line, then open the matching category page. Documents are listed per purpose, so this comes first.
Pass 2
Collect
Start with the two items every list names: a scanned passport bio-data page and a recent color photograph. Then add only what your purpose lists.
Pass 3
Verify
Compare names, passport details and dates across everything you gathered. Because photograph requirements may vary, look up the current specifications before applying.
Quick Review
Before you book
- Trip purpose settled in one line.
- Category chosen and your price row noted.
- Service estimate placed beside your dates.
Before you travel
- Passport details and photograph match what you prepared.
- Any extra papers your purpose lists are in hand.
- Current conditions re-read once more.
Ready to apply?
Questions from American Travelers
Why does the Business e-Visa price differ for American passport holders?
The website lists a country-specific service price for the Business e-Visa for 1 year under the United States of America, and this page marks that row "Country-specific price". The site gives no reason for the difference, and it is a website service price. The fees page shows the same figures.
Does an American passport decide which category I need?
No. The category follows the purpose of the trip: leisure and visits to friends or family point to Tourist, professional visits to Business, and treatment to Medical. If the purpose is mixed, check current guidance carefully instead of guessing and compare the options on the visa options page.
Should I book flights before I know my processing time?
The estimates are 4–5 working days for Regular and 2–3 for Express, but they are not guarantees of approval or delivery. Avoid fixed bookings that are hard to change until you are comfortable with your timing.
Which two documents are the same for every trip?
Two items turn up on every list: the bio-data page of your passport, scanned, and a recent photograph in color. Anything further depends on the purpose, such as an invitation for a conference visit or a hospital letter for treatment, and the requirements guide explains each case.
What should American passport holders have ready before applying for an India eVisa?
Choose the category and service level that match your trip, then have your passport details, a recent photograph, your travel dates and any supporting documents ready, so you can enter every detail exactly as it appears in your documents.