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Visa help 2026

India eVisa Fees & Payment Tips

Government checkout only. Save proof immediately. Ignore DMs asking for wire or crypto.

Go e-Visa Editorial

Visa help

Updated May 20, 2026

4 min read

Fees at a glance

Fee sourceLive indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa total at payment—FX may pass through your bank.
RefundsAssume non-refundable unless a footnote says otherwise that day.
Who gets paidGovernment merchant line—not WhatsApp invoices.
Card holderKeep payer aligned with applicant for support tickets.
ReceiptMerchant name should match the real government host.
MinorsCheck child row on live fee table before family pay.

Paying safely and cleanly

Amount shows at official checkout only—old blog figures lie. Trust the screen you pay on.

  • Card limits

    Raise daily international caps a day before applying if needed.

  • Bank heads-up

    Mention indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa and approximate amount to prevent false declines.

  • Proof

    Screenshot success + PDF receipt immediately—email can lag.

Fees + help

We explain steps; India still collects payment on its own host.

India eVisa page

Payment mistakes and scams

CHAT APP PAYMENT

Immigration doesn't use Venmo, Zelle to individuals, or DM invoices.

STALE BLOG PRICES

Budgets change fees.

SPLIT CARDS

Receipt holder ≠ applicant.

LOW DEBIT CAP

Partial or failed auth.

Pay in five clear steps

  1. 1

    1. Official host

    Lock icon + correct domain before card entry.

  2. 2

    2. Notify bank

    Amount + India govt merchant.

  3. 3

    3. One session

    Finish tab—avoid hopping networks mid-pay.

  4. 4

    4. Save proof

    PDF + photo of success screen before closing.

  5. 5

    5. Name match

    Cardholder aligns with passport rules where required.

Handy links on our site

Before you book flights

Keep these tabs open while you plan—they pair well with this article:

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Fee and card questions

Hotels worked; eVisa declined?
Different merchant category—ask issuer to allow government/immigration charges.
Embassy cash instead?
Different process from online eVisa—ask the mission.
Crypto?
Not on real government eVisa—treat as scam.
Does Go e-Visa collect the government fee?
You pay India on its portal; we provide guidance and links.
Child same price?
Check live minor row—don't reuse an adult screenshot.

Official Sources

Always verify current requirements directly with official government sources before traveling.