India Visa for German citizens (2026)

Can German citizens get a India eVisa?

India grants online eligibility to German citizens across 8 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Double Entries for 30 days), Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year), Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 5 years). India currently supports Double Entries or Multiple Entries for 1 year or Multiple Entries for 5 years or Triple Entries for 60 days or Single Entry for 30 days, with a permitted stay of 30 days or 365 days. Government fees range from US$50.00 to US$130.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 1 working day.

Documents and tips for German travellers

German passports are issued for 10 years to adults; verify the validity buffer required by the destination beyond your stay. Fees are in US dollars, so German applicants may see a EUR conversion on their statement. The most common avoidable mistake for German citizens: entering names with special characters differently from the passport’s machine-readable zone, causing a data mismatch.

• Transcribe names with umlauts as shown in the machine-readable zone of your German passport (e.g. ü may appear as ue).
• Confirm whether the destination needs an eVisa even though many are visa-free for short stays from Germany.
• Keep a printed copy as backup, as not every transit airport accepts a phone screen.

Next steps

Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official India immigration authorities close to your travel date.