India visa requirements for Pakistan citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
Travelling to India on a Pakistan passport, you need a visa obtained in advance. The Pakistan passport currently ranks #196 of 199 worldwide, with 32 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
India is one of the tougher destinations to enter, admitting 6 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #146 with 58 open destinations. Both sit in Asia, where regional agreements often shape entry rules. This is a mutual arrangement, with visa required applying symmetrically between the two countries.
In the opposite direction, India citizens travelling to Pakistan face: visa required.
How to get the visa
Official Indian e-Visa portal · fee: from $10. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →