How many days can I stay in India on a tourist visa, and when do I submit the online arrival form?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 23 days ago
TL;DR
On a tourist visa you can stay up to 90 days per entry, with a maximum of 180 days total per calendar year. The online arrival form must be submitted within 72 hours before your flight.
What the community said
The one-month visa is currently free to get. Previously it could be issued twice per calendar year, and this likely still applies. The one-year visa is more advantageous since it allows staying up to 90 days per single entry.
24 days ago 1-month visa — free
The online arrival form can be submitted at any point within the 72 hours before your trip — it doesn't have to be exactly 72 hours in advance, just anytime within that window before departure.
26 days ago Arrival form — within 72h before travel
According to the official visa application website, all tourist visas are subject to a limit of no more than 90 days per single entry, with a total cap of 180 days within one calendar year.
28 days ago 90 days/entry, 180 days/year