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title: India visa for citizens of Switzerland
description: "Citizens of Switzerland need a visa for India and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $25. Processing: 2–4 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# India visa for citizens of Switzerland

Citizens of Switzerland need a visa for India and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · e-Visa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Double entry
- **Processing time:** 2–4 days
- **Government fee:** $25
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Not required for e-Tourist visa, but immigration may ask

## How to apply

1. **Complete online application** — Visit official eVisa portal, fill personal, passport, and travel details
2. **Upload documents** — Upload passport bio page and photograph
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay using credit/debit card or other online methods
4. **Receive eVisa by email** — Approval usually within 2-4 business days
5. **Print eVisa** — Carry printed copy during travel

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (bio page scan)** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- **Recent passport-size photograph** (Identity): White background, 2x2 inches
- **Return/onward flight ticket** (Travel): Must show departure from India within max stay
- **Proof of residential address** (Identity, optional): Not required for Swiss passport holders, but may be requested
- **Previous Indian visa (if any)** (Supporting, optional): Optional but helpful

## Proof of funds


No explicit financial proof required for eVisa application

## Good to know

- eVisa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports
- An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year
- Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Double-check all details before submission
- **Criminal record or security concerns** — Not applicable for most tourists
- **Exceeded maximum number of eVisa applications per year** — Do not apply more than twice in a calendar year

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Switzerland need a visa for India?

Citizens of Switzerland need a visa for India and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: e-Visa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Switzerland stay in India?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the India visa cost for citizens of Switzerland?

Government fee: $25.

### How long does India visa processing take?

Typically 2–4 days.

### What documents do citizens of Switzerland need for India?

Passport (bio page scan); Recent passport-size photograph; Return/onward flight ticket; Proof of residential address; Previous Indian visa (if any).

### How long must my passport be valid for India?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

## Sources

- [indianvisaonline.gov.in](https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html)

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