India e-Visa for citizens of France: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of France apply online before departure.
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Official fees from €24.
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Mandatory arrival form: e-Arrival Card. Within 72 hours before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (indianvisaonline.gov.in)
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Official fee
25-80 USD
Processing time
72-96 hours
Our guide to the India visa from France
Yes, a visa is required for French passport holders travelling to India: it takes the form of an e-Visa, to be applied for online on the Indian government’s official portal before departure.
For French travellers, the process takes place on indianvisaonline.gov.in: an online form, scanned documents and payment of the official fee recorded at between 25 and 80 USD. The recorded processing time is 72 to 96 hours, so it is better not to leave it until the last few days before your flight to India.
Do you need a visa for India?
Yes. A French passport does not allow entry into India without a visa. Travellers must obtain an e-Visa, reviewed and then granted online before departure; a visa on arrival is not open to them. The general rules are published on the official information page, indianvisaonline.gov.in.
How much does an e-visa for India cost from France?
25-80 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for India really cost?
- Government fee25-80 USD
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for India?
Documents required for an e-visa for India:
- Passport valid 6 months
- Recent digital photograph (white background)
- Proof of onward travel
Documents and fees
You need a valid French passport, a digital passport-style photo and a scan of the personal data page; other supporting documents may be requested depending on the purpose of the trip. The official fee recorded ranges from 25 to 80 USD. Before paying, check on the official portal the exact amount that applies, the required passport validity and the expected file format.
How to apply for an e-visa for India from France
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Go directly to the official application portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in. The form covers your personal details, contact information, passport data and information about the trip; next comes the upload of the photo and passport copy, then online payment. Keep the application number, which you need to track the file.
Where do you apply for a visa for India from France?
An e-visa for India is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in France on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in France but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for India take?
72-96 hours
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing time and tips
The recorded processing time is 72 to 96 hours. Apply as soon as your dates are set and wait for approval before buying non-refundable tickets. Once the e-Visa is granted, check the name and passport number shown on it, print it and keep it with the declared passport for boarding and immigration control.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
A common trap is paying an intermediary website that copies the Indian portal and heavily marks up the price: the only address to use is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Other frequent mistakes include a non-compliant photo, a typo in the name or passport number, and an e-Visa applied for with a passport other than the one used for the trip.
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Other visa types for India
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- The passport must be valid for a minimum period of 6 months or more from the date of application
- The passport must have at least three blank pages
- Provide emergency medical insurance exceeding €30,000 for your trip
- Prepare financial evidence such as bank statements, tax returns, or pay slips
- Submit a cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit
- Provide proof of flight and accommodation bookings
- Avoid applying during the high season (April to July) to prevent extended processing times
Online application for India, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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