Indian Visa Requirements
All foreigners need a visa to travel to India. The easiest option is the India eVisa, which can be done entirely online!
Steps to Apply:
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Go to the official site: indianvisaonline.gov.in
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Choose e-Visa by Bureau of Immigration, then click Apply Here for e-Visa.
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Fill out the application (have your passport, photo, and flight info ready).
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Please note that the e-Visa can be filled out 120 days before your travel date.
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The visa you want to choose is the 30-Day Tourist e-Visa.
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Pay the visa fee is $26 and can be paid with PayPal.
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You’ll receive your visa by email within 3-5 business days.
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You should log in to indianvisaonline.gov.in to download your e-Visa once it is approved. We recommend bringing two paper copies and one digital copy on your phone.
Validity:
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Good for 30 days or up to 1 year depending on the type selected.
Pro Tips:
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Apply as soon as possible.
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Your visa photo should have a plain, white background. You should not wear a hat or glasses.
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You need a PDF of your information page in your passport.
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Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of your arrival in India.
Flights & Transportation
See our flying and transportation recommendations and advice.
Flying In
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​​​You should arrive in India at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
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We recommend arriving a few days before to get some rest time and overcome the jet lag!
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We have hotel recommendations for you before and after the wedding below.
Recommended Airlines
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Delta (including KLM, Virgin Atlantic & Air France)
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Qatar
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Emirates
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Lufthansa
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Etihad
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Do NOT fly with Air India.
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Recommended Flight Paths
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From Atlanta:
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Delta with a stopover in Amsterdam/London/Paris​.
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Qatar with a stopover in Doha.
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From US West Coast (SFO, SEA, LAX):
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Emirates with a stopover in Dubai (DXB).​
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Qatar with a stopover in Doha.
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United with a stopover in Europe.
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United has a straight flight to Delhi.
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Turkish Airlines with a stopover in Istanbul.
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From Europe:
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Lufthansa nonstop to Delhi.​
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From the UK:
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British Airways and Virgin Atlantic nonstop to Delhi.​
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We recommend that your stopover time should be at least 2 hours.
Transportation
Here are the best transportation options for getting around New Delhi:
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From the Airport to the Hotel:
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Uber & Ola (India’s version of Lyft) are both available at the airport. Download the apps before your trip!
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Prepaid airport taxis are also an option at the official taxi stand inside the terminal.
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Most hotels can arrange a pickup service if you prefer something pre-booked.
Getting Around the City:
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Uber or Ola are great for getting to sights, shopping, and restaurants.
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Auto Rickshaws (Tuk-Tuks) are good for traveling short distances.
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Most take cash only (small bills are handy!)
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Always agree on the price before the ride or ask them to use the meter if taking the auto-rickshaw. Go by app pricing for Uber/Ola.
Hotels
We provide accommodations for the wedding, but we have other suggestions for places to stay before and after the wedding!
Wedding Hotel
We will cover guest hotel rooms during the wedding, December 21-22 with checkout on 23rd (2 nights). Please RSVP by October 15, 2026 so we can provide you with a room!
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Park Boulevard Hotel
Dera More, Chattarpur Mandir Road, Delhi, Delhi 110074, India
December 21 & 22
Check-in time: 12 pm (bag drop off and early check-ins will be available. More info to come closer to the date!)
Other Places to Stay
​Before the wedding, if you would like to go shopping for wedding outfits, we recommend that you stay at hotels in Gurgaon (also called Gurugram) so you are near us and we can help out! See options below:
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Grand Hyatt Gurgaon
Courtyard by Marriott Gurugram Downtown
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Hilton Gurugram Baani City Center
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DoubleTree by Hilton Baani Square
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Radisson Hotel Gurugram Sohna Road City Center
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Rhythm Gurugram - Hotel & Suites