India Visa Requirements for Palestinian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Palestinian 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 your date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- A scanned copy of your passport bio-data page (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).
- A recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51 mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).
- Your travel itinerary, including flight details and accommodation.
- Your e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital, to show at immigration.
- A return or onward ticket from India.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •e-Visa fee: USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply online for your visa on the official Government of India website, https://indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1] [2]
- Use the e-Visa route, which is applied for through the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs; regular paper visas are applied for through an Indian Mission or Post. [2]
- Do not pay any agent or intermediary: the Government of India does not authorise them to charge fees for emergency, express, e-Visa or eArrival card services. [1] [2]
- Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before your arrival in India, at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
- Carry your valid national passport and your issued visa or e-Visa for presentation at immigration. [1] [2]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals and OCI/eOCI cardholders must complete and submit the eArrival Card within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- •All passengers must also fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
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Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Only use the official portal and pay no agent or intermediary, as the Government of India does not authorise anyone to charge for emergency, express, e-Visa or eArrival card services. [1] [2]
The Indian e-Visa is issued for limited categories only, so confirm your purpose of travel is covered before applying. [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 Palestinian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages.; A scanned copy of your passport bio-data page (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).; A recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51 mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).; Your travel itinerary, including flight details and accommodation.; Your e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital, to show at immigration..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Is visa on arrival available to Palestinian passport holders?
No. Visa on arrival at selected airports is only for nationals of Japan, South Korea and the UAE.
Do I need an agent to apply for the e-Visa?
No. The Government of India does not authorise agents or intermediaries for emergency, express, e-Visa or eArrival card fees; apply on the official portal.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Palestinian 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.