India Visa Requirements for Djibouti Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Djibouti 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
- 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 ):
- •The eVisa costs USD 25.
- •
How to apply
- Apply online for the eVisa at indianvisaonline.gov.in, the official Bureau of Immigration portal; a regular paper visa must instead be obtained through an Indian Mission or Post. [2]
- Fill in and submit the application form yourself on the official website. [1]
- Within 72 hours before arrival in India, complete and submit the e-Arrival Card online at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Before reaching the arrival immigration counters, fill in the passenger Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in. [1]
- Show your valid passport and visa or eVisa to the immigration officer on arrival. [1]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must submit the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, through boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app. [5]
- •All passengers must complete a Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Entry requires a valid passport together with a regular visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card, unless you are exempted under a bilateral arrangement. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so a Djibouti passport holder needs an eVisa or regular visa before travelling. [2]
Apply only through official government portals; no agent or intermediary is authorised to charge for emergency, express, eVisa or eArrival card services. [1] [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 Djibouti citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 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/evisa/tvoa.html
Can I get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on arrival is restricted to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so Djibouti passport holders must hold an eVisa or regular visa before travel.
Do I need to file an e-Arrival Card?
Yes. Foreign nationals must submit it online within 72 hours before arrival, via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the 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 Djiboutian 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.
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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.