Do US citizens need transit visa for India?

A transit visa is not required by a foreigner passing through, in direct transit by air, and traveling onward through India, provided he/she does not leave the specified precincts of the airport. A person travelling by sea is not required to hold a Transit visa as long as he does not leave the ship.



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Generally, if your layover time in India is between 24 - 72 hours, you should have a Transit Visa. If your layover in India exceeds 72 hours, you will need an appropriate visa, e.g. a Visa on Arrival.

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An airport transit visa is generally required if you travel internationally and if you need to transit through a country. Even if you do not intend to leave the airport, you may need an airport transit visa.

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While the Airport Transit Visa allows its holder to travel through the international zone of the Schengen Country Airport without entering the Schengen Country Area the Transit visa which allows its holder to transit within no more than 5 days through more than one Schengen country by car, coach or plane on the way to ...

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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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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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A transit visa is not required by a foreigner passing through, in direct transit by air, and traveling onward through India, provided he/she does not leave the specified precincts of the airport. A person travelling by sea is not required to hold a Transit visa as long as he does not leave the ship.

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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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If you already have a valid visitor (B) visa, you may be able to use it to transit the United States. If you are a citizen of a participating country, you may be able to transit the United States on the Visa Waiver Program.

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You should apply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you will be going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours. You will need to provide your current passport or other valid travel identification when you apply.

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