India Visa Requirements for Danish Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Danish passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
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How to apply
- Fill in the visa application online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in and apply for the eVisa through the Bureau of Immigration; the e-Visa fee is USD 25. [1] [2]
- Make sure you hold a valid passport and a valid visa, eVisa, OCI or eOCI card before travelling, unless you are covered by a bilateral exemption. [1] [2]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
- Present your passport and valid visa or eVisa at the arrival immigration counter. [1] [2]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or eArrival cards, so treat such offers as unofficial. [1] [2]
Visa on arrival at selected airports is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Danish citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport plus a regular visa, eVisa, OCI card or eOCI card is required for entry into India, except for travellers exempted under bilateral arrangements.; Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Do I need a visa if I hold an OCI card?
No. A visa is not required for OCI card holders, who instead travel on their OCI or eOCI card.
Is the e-Arrival card the same as a visa?
No. The eArrival Card is arrival information only, not a visa, and must be submitted within 72 hours before arrival through the official government channels.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Danish citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.