India Visa Requirements for Swiss Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Swiss 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 the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank pages.
- Scanned bio-data page of your passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).
- Travel itinerary including your flight details.
- Printed or digital copy of your e-Visa approval letter to present at immigration.
- Return or onward ticket from India.
- Confirmation of the e-Arrival card submitted online within 72 hours before arrival. [5]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
How to apply
- Apply for the e-Visa online on the Government of India's official portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1] [2]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival, using boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- At immigration, present your passport, e-Visa approval letter and return or onward ticket.
Before you fly
- •A valid national passport plus a valid visa or eVisa is required for entry into India, unless you are exempted under a bilateral arrangement. [1]
- •Foreign nationals must complete the e-Arrival card, which can be filed online within 72 hours before arrival; it is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must also fill the Self-Declaration Form at 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 or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so use only the official portal. [1]
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 Swiss 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 the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank pages.; Scanned bio-data page of your passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).; Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).; Travel itinerary including your flight details.; Printed or digital copy of your e-Visa approval letter to present at immigration..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
How do I apply for the Indian e-Visa?
Apply online on the Government of India's official portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The Government does not authorise agents or intermediaries to charge e-Visa fees.
Is the e-Arrival card the same as a visa?
No. It is arrival information, not a visa, and foreign nationals must submit it online within 72 hours before arrival.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Swiss 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.