How long can a US citizen stay in India?

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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Yes. Travelers must enter either on a paper visa, valid for 10 years for U.S. citizens, or an e-tourist visa. The India visa is an entry permit that allows US citizens to travel to India for a certain number of days.

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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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If you are a foreigner and overstay in India exceeding the validity period of your visa, you may face serious legal problems, penalties, and even a ban on future entry.

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Travelers from the United States can apply for a 10-year visa to India. If they plan to travel to India more than once in that time period, it may be worthwhile to get this kind of visa instead of an eVisa. While it does take longer to obtain a 10-year India visa, having one takes the hassle out of future travel plans.

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