Transit visa for India

Are you traveling through parts of India to reach your destination? If you are in India for transit purposes, you will need a transit visa. The transit visa not only helps you to reach your destination quickly, it also gives you the option of taking short trips and gaining an insight into Indian culture and lifestyle.

The visa for transit in India is valid for 15 days after issue, i.e. you are permitted to enter the country once within this period. The maximum permitted length of stay in the country is 3 days. Longer trips are no longer considered transit by the Indian diplomatic missions abroad. A tourist visa for India is required for stays of more than three days.

To apply for a transit visa at the Indian embassy, you will need proof of your transit or onward journey. This can be provided, for example, in the form of copies of the flight tickets for the connecting flights to your destination country. Persons of Indian origin are also required to present a so-called "Surrender Certificate".

The visa for transit in India is not available at the border. The visa application must be submitted to the Indian diplomatic missions in Germany before departure. We will take care of this for you so that you can take your time to prepare for your stay in your chosen destination country. Book your transit visa for India quickly and conveniently now with our visa service.