India travel guide for the Irish

Irish citizens need a visa for India; apply for an e‑visa online before you travel and budget about €50–70 per day for a comfortable trip.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your arrival date. The e‑visa is the standard option for Irish citizens; you apply online, pay the fee, and receive an approval by email. On arrival, immigration officers may ask for proof of onward travel and accommodation, so have those details handy.

For longer stays, work or study, you will need a regular visa from the Indian embassy or consulate. The e‑visa is not extendable or convertible, so plan your trip within its validity.

The Embassy of Ireland is located in New Delhi (address: 2, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi 110011). It provides consular assistance, passport services and emergency help for Irish nationals. Contact the Indian embassy in Dublin for visa‑related queries before you travel.

India is generally inexpensive for Irish travellers, but costs vary widely by region and style. A budget traveller can manage on €25–35 per day, while a mid‑range traveller with private rooms and some tours will spend €50–70. Luxury hotels and domestic flights push that higher.

The e‑visa fee is modest, and domestic transport is cheap. Budget for entrance fees at major monuments, which are higher for foreign visitors than for Indian nationals.

The main departure point for Ireland is Dublin Airport (DUB). Typical itineraries to Delhi or Mumbai involve one stop in a European hub (e.g., Frankfurt, London, or Istanbul). Total travel time is around 10–12 hours, plus layover. Direct flights are not available as of 2026.

India uses 230 V, 50 Hz. Plug types are C, D and M. Bring a universal adapter; many hotels provide a single‑socket power strip.

Tipping is customary in restaurants without a service charge (5–10 % of the bill). Drivers, guides and hotel staff expect small tips (≈€1–2 per service).

Dial 112 for police, fire or medical assistance anywhere in India.