India Visa Requirements for Cape Verdean Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Cape Verdean passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or as a digital copy, to present at immigration.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Scanned bio-data page of the passport (PDF, 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 with flight details and accommodation, plus a return or onward ticket from India.
- Completed eArrival Card, submitted online within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- Self-Declaration Form filled before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •eVisa fee: USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply online through the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in; no agent or intermediary is authorised to handle this for a fee. [1] [2]
- Choose your route: an eVisa is issued by the Bureau of Immigration, while a regular or paper visa is applied for through an Indian Mission or Post. [2]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, using boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before you reach the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
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- •The eArrival Card can be submitted online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via the official mobile app. [5]
- •All passengers must also fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
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Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so beware of such offers. [1] [2]
The eArrival Card is arrival information only and is not a visa; you still need a valid visa or eVisa to enter. [5]
The eVisa is issued only for limited categories, so check that your purpose of travel qualifies before relying on it. [2]
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 Cape Verdean citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport together with a valid visa, eVisa or OCI card is required for entry into India, unless you are exempt under a bilateral arrangement.; e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or as a digital copy, to present at immigration.; Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.; Scanned bio-data page of the passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).; Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
How do I apply for an India eVisa?
Apply online on the official government portal indianvisaonline.gov.in; the eVisa is issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs.
What is the eArrival Card and when do I file it?
It is arrival information, not a visa, submitted online within 72 hours before arrival via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official mobile app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Cape Verdean 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.