Indian e-visas cost $10 for a 30-day visa in peak season, $25 off-season, $40 for a year, and $200 for five years. The high charge surprises travelers who accidentally select the longest option. Check your visa duration on the official portal before paying.
Someone on Reddit just asked, why is India's e-visa charging me $200? I thought it was somewhere around $80 only. And honestly, this confuses a lot of travelers. See, here's the actual breakdown of Indian e-visa fees for most foreign tourists. A 30-day e-visa during April to June costs around $10. A 30-day visa from July to March is somewhere around $25. A 1-year multiple entry visa is roughly around $40. And if you select 5-year multiple entry e-visa, the fees then jumps to around $200. So yes, that $200 charge is completely normal if you are selecting the 5-year option during your application process. Henceforth, always double-check the visa duration before making your payment because the official Indian visa portal calculates the fees based on the category you have chosen. Follow us for more Indian travel and visa updates like this.
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