India Visa Requirements for Barbadian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Barbadian 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.
Required documents
- A valid national passport, together with a valid regular visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card, is required for entry into India. [2]
- The eVisa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital, which you present at immigration.
- The submitted eArrival Card, which foreign nationals must complete before arrival in India. [5]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is USD 25.
- •No agent or intermediary is authorised to charge you extra fees for emergency visa, express visa, eVisa or eArrival card services. [1]
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official government portal at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in before you travel. [1] [2]
- Apply only through official channels: the Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the passenger Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Show your passport, eVisa approval and arrival documents at the immigration counter on arrival.
Before you fly
- •The eArrival Card must be submitted online within 72 hours before arrival; it is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must submit the Self-Declaration Form online before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Foreign nationals need a valid passport plus a regular visa or eVisa; only travellers exempted under bilateral arrangements are excused. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not count on a visa on arrival: that facility is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports. [2]
Avoid unauthorised agents and websites, which may charge unofficial fees for visas or the eArrival card. [1] [2]
The eArrival Card is not a visa and does not replace your eVisa. [5]
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 Barbadian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport, together with a valid regular visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card, is required for entry into India.; The eVisa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital, which you present at immigration.; The submitted eArrival Card, which foreign nationals must complete before arrival in India..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Can I get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports; Barbadian passport holders need an eVisa before travel.
When should I submit the eArrival Card?
Online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or via the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Barbadian 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] mea.gov.in [4] boi.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.