Ukraine→India
Ukraine to India
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent for travel to India.
What should I do before I travel?
You must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa is the required permission for your tourist trip. The e-visa can be obtained online or through an Indian embassy or consulate. India maintains an embassy or consulate in Ukraine, so you may apply without leaving the country.
Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of entry. A passport is the accepted travel document for this route.
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to India, so arrange appropriate travel insurance before you travel. No vaccination is mandatory for entry; COVID-19 vaccination is recommended.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you may be asked by the immigration officer to show your e-visa, passport, proof of a hotel booking and a return flight. Have your travel insurance documentation available.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to India from Ukraine?
Yes. A visa is required for Ukrainian ordinary passport holders visiting India for tourism; you must obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) applied for online in advance.
How do I get the permission to enter India?
Apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa is the required permission for your tourist trip.
How valid does my passport need to be?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry to India; a passport is the accepted travel document.
Do I need travel insurance to enter India?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to India and you must have travel insurance for your trip.
Are any vaccinations required to enter India?
No mandatory vaccinations are required; COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Will immigration ask to see my hotel booking or return ticket?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of a hotel booking and a return flight, so have those documents available.
Can I apply for the e-visa without leaving Ukraine?
You can obtain the e-visa online or through an Indian embassy or consulate; India has an embassy or consulate in Ukraine so you may apply without leaving the country.
What does a child need to travel to India from Ukraine?
Yes. Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent for travel to India.
Do I need to register after arriving in India or fill an entry card?
No. India does not require an arrival registration or entry card for this route.
How long will my e-visa allow me to stay in India?
The e-visa’s validity varies by case; the exact validity period for your granted e-visa depends on the specific e-visa issued to you.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Carry proof of funds for your stay
Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: India — worth having if your documents are lost.
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