India Visa Requirements for Afghan Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Afghan passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
⚠ Official-source material indicates “Stay visa for Afghanistan nationals / AFGHAN Visa” — this value is being re-verified. Follow the official portal.
Specifically for Afghan passport holders
- •Afghan passport holders are listed under a specific 'Stay visa for Afghanistan nationals' category. [1]
- •The eVisa eligibility list for India does not include Afghanistan. [2]
- •An 'AFGHAN Visa' application link is provided on the official portal for Afghan nationals. [2]
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
- Return or onward ticket from India.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •e-Visa fee: USD 25 (as per the authority fact-box). [3]
How to apply
- Complete the online visa application on the official Indian visa portal. [3]
- Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before your arrival in India. [3]
- Fill out the Self-Declaration Form (https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/) before reaching arrival immigration counters. [3]
- Afghan nationals should apply for the specific 'AFGHAN Visa' through the dedicated link on the official portal. [2]
- Do not use any unauthorized agents or intermediaries, as the Government of India does not authorize them to charge fees for visas. [3]
- Pay the prescribed visa fee only through the official portal. [3]
Before you fly
- •All foreign nationals must complete and submit an eArrival Card before arrival. [3]
- •All passengers must fill a Self-Declaration Form before reaching immigration counters. [3]
- •The Government of India does not authorize any agents or intermediaries to charge fees for eVisas or the eArrival Card. [3]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Afghan passport holders may not be eligible for the general eVisa; a specific 'Stay visa' or 'AFGHAN Visa' is required. [1] [2]
The eVisa eligibility list for India does not include Afghanistan. [2]
Using unauthorized agents for visa applications is prohibited and may result in extra charges or fraud. [3]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Afghan citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).; Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).; Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.; e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Can an Afghan passport holder apply for an Indian eVisa?
No. Afghanistan is not on India's eVisa eligibility list. Afghan nationals must apply for the specific 'AFGHAN Visa' or 'Stay visa for Afghanistan nationals' through the official portal.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Afghan citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] boi.gov.in [4] mea.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.