What the official source says, who checks it, and the cheapest flights out of the country if you need to book one.
India
Onward ticket required
The official source says you need a return or onward ticket to enter.
“International Travellers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket,with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.”
Source: Government of India, e-Visa portal · see the source · checked on 12 October 2026
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