Visa requirements · 🇫🇷 French passport → 🇮🇳 India
Do French passport holders need a visa for India?
An e-Visa is required
French passport holders need an e-Visa to enter India. You apply online before you travel — no embassy visit.
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Sourced from the Orizn Visa API. Requirements can change — always confirm with the official authorities of India before you travel. Every API response carries a verified flag and a last_verified date.
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curl "https://visa.orizn.app/api/v1/visa/check?passport=FRA&destination=IND" -H "x-api-key: YOUR_KEY"More from a French passport
Frequently asked questions
Do French passport holders need a visa for India?
An e-Visa is required. French passport holders need an e-Visa to enter India. You apply online before you travel — no embassy visit.
How long can French passport holders stay in India?
The allowed length of stay depends on the visa type and purpose of travel — query the live API for the current value.
Can French passport holders get an e-Visa or visa on arrival for India?
Yes — French passport holders can apply online for an e-Visa/ETA before traveling to India, with no embassy visit.
How do I check India visa requirements for a French passport in code?
Call GET https://visa.orizn.app/api/v1/visa/check?passport=FRA&destination=IND — JSON in, JSON out. The free tier covers 100 requests/month, no credit card.
How current is this visa information for India?
This record was last verified on 2026-05-08. Every API response also returns a verified flag and a last_verified date, so you can check freshness programmatically.
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