Proof of accommodation for an India visa
For an India visa, including the e-Visa, you are generally expected to provide accommodation details - a confirmed hotel reservation for your stay, or the address of a host. It does not have to be prepaid: a real, refundable reservation with a confirmation you (or the consulate) can verify satisfies the requirement, and lets you avoid losing money on a non-refundable stay before approval.
What is required
Indian visa applications, including the e-Visa, ask for the address where you will stay and supporting accommodation details. A confirmed hotel reservation covering your dates, or a host's address if you are staying with someone, satisfies this. It should match the itinerary and dates in your application.
It does not have to be prepaid
You are not required to prepay the full stay. A real, refundable reservation demonstrates a confirmed place to stay, and you can adjust your booking once your visa is granted.
How to provide it the safe way
- 1Book a real, refundable reservation that covers the nights you need to show.
- 2Confirm it - check it directly with the property or with a free verifier so you know it holds up before you submit.
- 3Submit it with your application, alongside your proof of onward or return travel.
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FAQ
Does an India visa require proof of accommodation?+
You are generally expected to provide accommodation details - typically a confirmed hotel reservation or a host's address. A confirmed, verifiable reservation that matches your dates satisfies this.
Does the e-Visa need a hotel booking?+
The application asks for your address of stay; a confirmed, refundable hotel reservation is the simplest way to provide this without prepaying your whole trip.
Do I also need onward travel proof?+
Showing a return or onward ticket supports your travel plan, so many applicants present a verifiable onward ticket alongside accommodation.
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