India Visa Requirements for New Zealander Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: New Zealander 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
- eArrival Card, completed and submitted online within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- Self-Declaration Form, filled online before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for the e-Visa online through the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [2]
- Do not pay agents or intermediaries: the Government of India does not authorise them to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1] [2]
- Within 72 hours before arrival, complete and submit the eArrival Card online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or through the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters, fill in the Self-Declaration Form online. [1]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival; it is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must fill in the Self-Declaration Form online before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
- •Entry into India requires a valid passport together with a regular visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card, unless exempted under a bilateral arrangement. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Use only official government channels; India does not authorise agents or intermediaries to charge for eVisas, emergency or express visas, or the eArrival card. [1] [2]
The eVisa issued by the Bureau of Immigration covers limited categories of travellers, so confirm your category before booking. [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 New Zealander citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
eArrival Card, completed and submitted online within 72 hours before arrival in India.; Self-Declaration Form, filled online before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do I need an eArrival Card before flying to India?
Yes. Foreign nationals must submit it online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app. It is not a visa.
Can I pay an agent to get my India e-Visa faster?
No. The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or eArrival cards.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for New Zealand 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.