How to Get an Indian Visa for US Citizen Child (Step-by-Step)

20 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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This content was created by Pratibha Sharma. This content was uploaded by Pratibha Sharma. This is a YouTube short/reel titled "How to Get an Indian Visa for US Citizen Child (Step-by-Step)" (created March 20, 2026). It features a single speaker giving a concise informational guide for US parents traveling to India with US-citizen children. The video explains two main visa types for minors (Indian e-tourist visa for travel/visiting and e-medical visa for treatment), outlines the application steps on the official India e-visa website (enter passport and travel details, upload a passport-size photo and passport copy, pay the fee, submit), notes typical processing times (3–5 business days; urgent 1–3 days), and highlights the passport validity requirement (child’s US passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry).

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If you are a US parent traveling to India with your kids, do not book the flights until you know this one visa rule. If your child is a US citizen, they must apply for an Indian e-visa before traveling. There are 2 main types of visa for the minors. The first one being the Indian e-tourist visa, perfect for vacations, visiting families, or even sightseeing in India. And second comes here, the e-medical visa. If your child is traveling to India for a medical treatment, This is the visa that you would be taking. The process for both is relatively simple. All you have to do is go to the official India e-visa website, fill in your child's passport details and travel details, upload a passport-size photo, a passport copy, pay the visa fee online, and submit the application. Most of these visas are approved within 3 to 5 business days. However, urgent processing can take 1 to 3 days. Now, here's an important rule: before doing all of this, please ensure that your child's U.S. passport must be valid for at least 6 months before entering India. Save this reel if you are a US parent planning a trip to India with your kids anytime soon.