Do I need a transit visa when connecting through India (Delhi or Mumbai) on the way to Sri Lanka?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
If you stay inside the airport transit zone, no visa is required. If you go through passport control (e.g. changing terminals or leaving for the city), you need an Indian e-visa — free of charge for Russian citizens.
What the community said
Simple rule: staying inside the transit zone means no visa is needed. As soon as you pass through immigration (even just to switch terminals), you need an Indian e-visa. For Russian citizens it's free to apply.
15 days ago e-visa — free for Russian citizens
A traveler asked about transiting through Mumbai — the ticket info said no visa was needed, but she wasn't fully sure. Worth double-checking the specific flight and terminal setup before relying on this.
15 days ago Mumbai transit
Question about Delhi transit: whether airlines check the Indian ETA (electronic travel authorization) at boarding even if the passenger never leaves the airport. No definitive answer was given in the chat — best to confirm with the airline directly.
29 days ago Delhi, ETA check at boarding