Do I need a visa if I have a connecting flight in India?

International travelers who are on a long journey that includes two or more flights with a change in India or who have booked a connecting flight to another destination from an airport in the country need an India transit visa. In most scenarios, the layover time in India is between 24 – 72 hours.



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This requirement applies to citizens of most countries, although some may need to apply in advance at an Indian embassy or consulate. However, it's now possible for most foreign passport holders to apply for an Indian eVisa online, which can be used for transit purposes.

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For example, you may be required to get a transit visa if: You are changing transport in a country to travel to another destination. You are leaving within a short time from your arrival. You are not eligible for an automatic visa or visa waiver based on your nationality.

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Do you have to go through TSA again for connecting flights? No, you do not. As long as you don't exit the security area, you are okay. Upon arrival from an international destination, you will need to recollect your luggage, go through customs and immigration, and then re-check your bags after you have been cleared.

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Customs and immigration check must be completed at the first port (city) of arrival in India before taking the onward domestic flight. Passengers are also requested to collect their baggage, clear customs and drop the same at Air India's domestic check-in or transfer counter for onward domestic flight.

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The VOA is available only in six airports in India. They are Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai. International travelers who are planning to arrive in airports or ports other than these six have to apply for an electronic visa or a regular visa.

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While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. A layover is the time you spend at the airport between two flights. A connecting flight is the next flight in your itinerary that you're waiting at the airport to take.

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A direct flight is identified by a unique flight number. A transit flight, with a connection, has two distinct flight numbers. A flight that is not direct, or connecting flight, involves a change of aircraft.

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