India e-Visa for citizens of the Netherlands: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of the Netherlands apply online before departure.

Data updated on 11 October 2026

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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Netherlands

India

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Official fee

25-80 USD

Processing time

72-96 hours

Our guide to the India visa from the Netherlands

Yes, Dutch nationals must obtain an e-Visa before entering India. The application is made online on the official Indian portal before departure.

India issues Dutch travellers an electronic visa (e-Visa) to be requested in advance on its official portal. The process is entirely online, with no visit to the Indian embassy in The Hague. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after arrival.

Do you need a visa?

Dutch citizens do not enjoy visa-free entry to India: a visa is required. The tourist e-Visa applied for online before travel is the recommended route and covers the main designated airports and seaports of entry.

How much does an e-visa for India cost from the Netherlands?

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

Prepare a Dutch passport valid for six months with two blank pages, a compliant digital photo, a copy of the passport bio page and your accommodation address in India. Official fees and validity are shown and paid directly on the portal; because the exact amount is not guaranteed here, confirm it when you apply.

How to apply for an e-visa for India from the Netherlands

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.

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How and where to apply

The application is filed exclusively online on the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in. Applicants open a file, complete the form, upload a photo and the passport bio page, then pay online. No paper filing is needed for a tourist e-Visa.

Where do you apply for a visa for India from the Netherlands?

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 the Netherlands on another passport?

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the Netherlands 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 and tips

Submit your application several days before departure, as processing time is variable and not guaranteed. Keep the approved e-Visa (ETA) printed, as it is requested at check-in and immigration. You must enter through one of the designated e-Visa ports of entry.

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

Use only the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in to avoid overpriced intermediary sites. Upload a photo that meets the specifications, enter passport details exactly, and check that your point of arrival is among the authorised e-Visa entry points.

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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.

7 more visa types

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India e-Visa for citizens of the Netherlands: online application, fees and processing time 2026