India Visa on Arrival: Japan, South Korea and UAE Nationals
India's 60-day visa on arrival: who qualifies, the six airports where it is issued, the INR 2,000 fee, and how it compares with the e-Visa.
What This Means for You
If you hold a Japanese or South Korean passport, or a UAE passport and have had an Indian visa before, you can land at one of six big airports and buy a 60-day double-entry visa for INR 2,000. Bring a passport with six months left, cash for the fee, your return ticket and hotel details, and file the e-Arrival Card the day before you fly.
Overview
India offers a visa on arrival to a very short list of nationalities: Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates, with the UAE limited to nationals who have previously held an Indian e-Visa or regular visa. It is granted by the immigration officer at six international airports and is meant for short visits for business, tourism, conference and medical purposes.
Conditions set by the government: - Stay not exceeding 60 days, with the officer able to grant a double-entry visa valid up to 60 days - Passport with a minimum of six months validity - Fee of INR 2,000 or the equivalent in foreign currency per passenger, including children - Available only at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai airports - Non-extendable and non-convertible - Not available to anyone whose parents or grandparents were born in or were permanent residents of Pakistan - Not available to holders of diplomatic or official passports
Visa on arrival or e-Visa? All three nationalities are also eligible for the e-Visa, and for Japanese passports every e-Tourist validity costs only US$25. The e-Visa is the safer choice when you are flying into any airport other than the six above, when you want more than 60 days or more than two entries in a year, or when you would rather not queue at the counter after a long flight. The visa on arrival is convenient for a last-minute business trip to a major city when there is no time for the four-day e-Visa lead time.
Every visa on arrival holder must still submit the free e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before landing.
Eligibility Requirements
- National of Japan or South Korea, or a UAE national who has previously obtained an Indian e-Visa or regular visa
- Visiting for business, tourism, a conference or medical treatment for no more than 60 days
- Passport with at least six months validity
- Arriving at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai airport
- Not of Pakistani origin through either parent or grandparent
- Holding an ordinary passport, not a diplomatic or official one
Required Documents
Passport
RequiredOrdinary passport with at least six months validity and blank pages for the visa stamp
Visa on arrival fee
RequiredINR 2,000 or the equivalent in foreign currency for every passenger, including children
Carry cash; card acceptance at the counter cannot be relied on
Return or onward ticket
RequiredEvidence of departure within 60 days
Accommodation and purpose details
RequiredHotel booking or host address and, for business visits, the name of the company you are visiting, entered on the arrival form
Previous Indian visa (UAE nationals only)
OptionalEvidence of the earlier e-Visa or regular visa, such as the old ETA or the passport carrying the previous sticker
First-time visitors from the UAE must apply for an e-Visa before travel instead
e-Arrival Card confirmation
RequiredFree online arrival declaration submitted within 72 hours before landing
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Application Steps
Confirm you qualify
Japanese or South Korean passport, or a UAE passport with a previous Indian visa. Anyone else needs an e-Visa or regular visa before travel.
Book a flight into one of the six airports
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru or Hyderabad. The facility is not offered at any other airport, seaport or land border.
File the e-Arrival Card
Submit the free e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before landing; it is mandatory for every foreign passport holder.
Go to the visa on arrival counter
Complete the arrival form, present your passport, ticket and accommodation details, and pay INR 2,000 or the equivalent.
Receive the visa stamp
The officer may grant a double-entry visa valid up to 60 days. Check the dates stamped before leaving the counter; the visa cannot be extended later.
Visa Fees
| Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Visa on arrival (up to 60 days, double entry) | INR 2,000 | Or the equivalent in foreign currency; charged per passenger including children |
Common Reasons for Refusal
Understanding these can help you strengthen your application
- 1UAE national with no previous Indian visa
- 2Passport with less than six months validity
- 3Applicant of Pakistani origin
- 4Diplomatic or official passport
- 5Arrival at an airport other than the six designated ones
- 6Purpose outside business, tourism, conference or medical treatment
If your application is refused: You will receive a letter explaining the reason. In most cases, you can reapply immediately with a stronger application addressing the concerns raised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get an India visa on arrival with a UAE passport if I have never been to India?
Is the India visa on arrival cheaper than the e-Visa?
Can I extend a visa on arrival in India?
Do children pay the visa on arrival fee?
Can I use the visa on arrival if I am transiting through Delhi to Kathmandu?
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Official Sources
This information is based on the following official sources. Always verify with these sources before submitting applications.
Official conditions for the 60-day visa on arrival available to Japanese, South Korean and eligible UAE nationals.
Free arrival declaration that every foreign passport holder and OCI cardholder must submit within 72 hours before landing.
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