Yes, a visa is required to travel from New Zealand to India.
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Do I need a visa for India from New Zealand?
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New Zealand citizens need a visa for India, but can obtain an e-Visa applied for online before departure for a tourist stay.
A New Zealand national travelling to India — to Delhi, Rajasthan or Kerala — needs a visa. India offers a tourist e-Visa (e-Tourist Visa) system that lets you apply online from New Zealand, with a passport valid for at least 6 months and two blank pages. The e-Visa is used through designated airports and seaports.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. New Zealand travellers must obtain a visa to enter India. For tourism, the e-Visa (e-Tourist Visa) applied for online is the simplest route; the standard consular visa remains available for particular stays or purposes.
How and where to apply
The e-Visa application is made on the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in: online form, upload of a photo and the passport page, then payment by card. The authorisation received by email (ETA) must be printed. Entry with an e-Visa is only possible through designated entry points; check that your arrival airport is on the list.
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages, a photo in the required format, a copy of the bio page and an address in India. The fee is not confirmed here and varies by duration (30 days, 1 year, 5 years) and season: check the official portal for the rate applicable at the time of application.
Processing and tips
Processing time is not guaranteed: submit your application several working days before departure (and not too early, as the validity window may start at grant). Use only the official portal; the photo and scan must meet the required format or the application may be rejected. Print the e-Visa and keep a copy.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes: arriving through an entry point not authorised for the e-Visa, a passport without blank pages or insufficiently valid, a photo in the wrong format, and using intermediary sites charging surcharges. Check every field entered, which must match the passport exactly.
Official sources
- Indian e-Visa portal (officiel)
- Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (India)
- SafeTravel (New Zealand MFAT) — India advice
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to India from New Zealand?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
How long can you stay in India?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for India?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, India offers among others: Film visa, Entry visa (X) - family of Indian citizen, Transit visa, Business e-Visa, Conference e-Visa, Project Visa (power/steel sector).
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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