India Visa Requirements for Gabonese Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Gabonese 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
- 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
- e-Arrival card submitted online within 72 hours before arrival in India [5]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
- •
How to apply
- Apply for an e-Visa through the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in; the Government does not authorise any agent or intermediary to handle or charge for e-Visas. [1] [2]
- Complete and submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in, or through the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app; this is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
- Present your passport and the printed or digital e-Visa approval letter (ETA) at the arrival immigration counter.
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete the e-Arrival card within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •A valid passport together with a regular visa, e-Visa or OCI/eOCI card is required for entry into India, unless exempted under a bilateral arrangement. [1]
- •Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so it is not an option for Gabonese travellers. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Use only the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in: the Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency visas, express visas, e-Visas or the e-Arrival card. [1] [2]
The e-Arrival card is arrival information only and does not replace a visa; you still need your e-Visa approved before travelling. [5]
The e-Arrival card must be submitted within 72 hours before arrival, so do not complete it earlier than that. [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 Gabonese 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/evisa/tvoa.html
Can Gabonese travellers get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on arrival at selected airports is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Gabonese passport holders need an e-Visa or a regular visa.
Do I need an e-Arrival card as well as a visa?
Yes. Foreign nationals must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app, but it is not a visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Gabonese 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.