India Visa Requirements for Gambian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Gambian 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
- eArrival 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 the e-Visa online through the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [2]
- Apply directly: the Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, e-Visas 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 via the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport with a valid visa or e-Visa at immigration on arrival in India. [1]
Before you fly
- •Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival in India; it is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Entry requires a valid passport together with a regular visa, e-Visa or OCI card, unless you are covered by a bilateral exemption. [1]
- •Visa on arrival exists only for nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so it is not available on a Gambian passport. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
No agent or intermediary is authorised to charge fees for emergency or express visas, e-Visas or the eArrival card, so pay only through official government channels. [1]
The eArrival Card is only arrival information and does not replace the visa you must hold to enter India. [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 Gambian 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/visa/tvoa.html
Do Gambian citizens need a visa to enter India?
Yes. You need a valid passport and a regular visa, e-Visa or OCI card, unless you qualify for an exemption under a bilateral arrangement.
How much is the India e-Visa for Gambian travellers?
The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Gambian 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.