e-Visa · OCI · from USAIndian Visa from the USA
Whether you hold a US passport and are visiting India for tourism or business, or you're an Indian-origin American who now needs an OCI card or an Indian visa to see family, we handle the whole application for you. US nationals are eligible for India's e-Visa, so most trips are approved online in days — we make sure the file is right the first time. The final decision always rests with the Indian government.
Which Indian visa do I need?
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Which one are you?
Two very different routes into India — we handle both. Not sure? The finder above settles it in two taps.
Indian e-Visa
You hold a foreign passport
- Tourism, business or medical trips
- Applied online before you fly
- 30-day, 1-year or 5-year options
- Approved in days — per trip or multi-year
OCI Card
You're of Indian origin, now a foreign citizen
- Lifelong, multiple-entry — no visa each time
- No police reporting on long stays
- Must surrender the Indian passport first
- Best if you visit family in India often
Indian visa types for USA travellers
Verified from the official portal. The e-Tourist visa comes in three tiers — pick the validity that fits your travel. Fees vary by nationality and change, so we confirm your exact current fee when you contact us rather than quote a stale number.
Short single trip
Frequent visits
Long-term flexibility
e-Tourist Visa tiers — you pick the one that fits. We confirm your nationality's current fee.
e-Tourist Visa
Tourism, sightseeing, meeting friends/family, short yoga or recreational courses.
Validity: 30 days (from first arrival), 1 year, or 5 years — you choose the tier.
Entry: Double entry (30-day) or multiple entry (1-year and 5-year).
e-Business Visa
Meetings, trade, setting up a venture, recruitment, sales — not employment.
Validity: 1 year from the date the ETA is granted.
Entry: Multiple entry; each stay up to 180 days.
e-Medical & Medical Attendant Visa
Treatment at a recognised Indian hospital, plus up to two attendants.
Validity: 60 days from first arrival.
Entry: Triple entry.
Regular (sticker) visa
Employment, journalism, long study, or any purpose the e-Visa doesn't cover, or if your nationality isn't e-Visa eligible.
Validity: As granted by the Indian mission for your purpose.
Entry: Applied through the Indian embassy/consulate or its outsourcing partner.
The OCI path, step by step
If you took US citizenship, this is the route to lifelong, visa-free entry — and we manage every step, including the mandatory passport surrender.
Step 1
Took US citizenship
You're no longer an Indian citizen — India has no dual citizenship.
Step 2
Surrender the Indian passport
Mandatory — you get a Surrender Certificate. We handle this step for you.
Step 3
OCI card issued
Lifelong, visa-free entry to India. Done once, and you're set for life.
How we get your Indian visa from USA
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Free WhatsApp assessment
Tell us your passport, purpose and dates. We confirm which visa (or OCI) fits and the current fee for your nationality — no guesswork.
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Document preparation
We give you an exact checklist and pre-check your photo, passport scan and supporting papers to the Indian portal's specs before anything is submitted.
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We file your application
We complete and lodge your application on the official portal (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/) and pay the government fee, so nothing is mis-entered.
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ETA / visa granted
You receive your Electronic Travel Authorisation (for e-Visa) or your visa/OCI, which we check before you travel.
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Travel to India
Carry your approved ETA and passport. We brief you on the designated entry airports/seaports and what to show at immigration.
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Indian visa from USA — FAQs
Can US citizens get an Indian visa online?
Yes. US passport holders are eligible for India's e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business and e-Medical), applied for online before travel. We complete and file it for you on the official portal and confirm the current fee for US nationals in your free assessment.
I'm a US citizen born in India — do I need a visa or an OCI card?
If you acquired US citizenship you are no longer an Indian citizen (India doesn't allow dual nationality), so you need either an Indian visa for each visit or, better for frequent visits, an OCI card, which gives lifelong multiple-entry access. You must surrender your Indian passport and obtain a Surrender Certificate before an OCI application can be processed — we handle that too.
How fast can I get an Indian e-Visa from the USA?
e-Visas are typically approved within a few working days, but apply at least a week before travel to be safe. We pre-check your photo and passport scan to the portal's exact specifications so it isn't delayed or rejected on a technicality.
Do I apply for the Indian visa myself, or do you?
We prepare and file the whole application for you on the official Indian government portal (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/) and pay the government fee, so nothing is mis-entered — the most common cause of delays and rejections. You just approve the details and travel.
What's the difference between an OCI card and an Indian visa?
An Indian visa authorises a specific visit and must be obtained each time (or as a multi-year e-Visa). An OCI card is for foreign nationals of Indian origin and gives lifelong, multiple-entry access without a visa. If you're of Indian origin and visit often, OCI is usually the better long-term choice.
Can I hold an Indian passport and a foreign passport at the same time?
No. India does not allow dual citizenship. Once you acquire another country's citizenship you cease to be an Indian citizen and must surrender your Indian passport and obtain a Surrender Certificate. That certificate is mandatory before an OCI application can be processed — we handle the surrender and the OCI together.
Can you guarantee my Indian visa or OCI?
No — and be wary of anyone who does. The decision rests entirely with the Indian government / Bureau of Immigration. What we control is the quality of your file: correct category, photo and passport specs, and complete supporting documents, so it's assessed at its strongest.
Contact us about your Indian visa from USA
Leave your number or email and we'll get back to you — we confirm your visa type, the current fee for your nationality, and file it for you.