Can I travel to India without OCI card?

This will depend on your nationality and ancestry. Persons with Indian ancestry who can prove it may apply for OCI, which they can eventually travel with. However, if you don't have Indian ancestry, you need to apply for a visa unless you are from a visa-exempt country with plans to spend only a few weeks in India.



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Maximum stay by a foreigner in India on an e-Tourist visa or regular paper Tourist visa or both in one calendar year shall be restricted to 180 days. Foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter India through land routes on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa.

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All U.S. citizens need a valid passport as well as a valid Indian visa or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, to enter and exit India for any purpose. Travelers without valid documents or the correct type of visa may be denied entry into India.

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There are different options available, each with its own duration and entry requirements. For a 30-day, double entry Tourist eVisa, the cost is approximately USD $27.50. If you plan to visit India multiple times within a year, you can opt for a 1-year, multiple entry Tourist eVisa, priced at around USD $43.00.

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