India rolls out free 30-day e-Tourist visa for Filipinos

Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s five-day state visit to India, the Indian Embassy in Manila announced it will offer Filipino citizens a free 30-day e-Tourist visa.

The visa, with an initial period of one year, will be available from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026.

Eligible applicants will be granted a double-entry e-Tourist visa valid for 30 days from the date of arrival in India. Applications must be filed at least four days before arrival, and passports must be valid for at least six months prior to application.

The embassy clarified that all e-visas are non-extendable, non-convertible, and not valid for travel to protected, restricted, or Cantonment areas.

Standard fees will still apply to other e-visa categories, including e-Business, e-Conference, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, e-Ayush, e-Student, and e-Tourist visas for longer durations.