India Visa Requirements for Ivorian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Ivorian 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 fee for this route is 25 USD.
- •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 pay only through the official portal. [1]
How to apply
- Apply for your eVisa online through the official Bureau of Immigration portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [2]
- Complete and submit the e-Arrival 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 in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
- Present your passport, valid eVisa and completed e-Arrival card at an authorised entry point when you land in India. [1]
Before you fly
- •Every foreign national entering India needs a valid national passport plus a valid visa or eVisa, unless exempted under a bilateral arrangement. [1]
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival card, which is arrival information only and not a visa. [1]
- •All passengers must also fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Visa on arrival is open only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so it does not apply to Ivorian passport holders. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa on arrival is not available to Ivorian passport holders; you must obtain an eVisa or a visa from an Indian mission before travelling. [2]
Do not pay agents or intermediaries for emergency, express or eVisa processing or for the eArrival card, as the Government of India does not authorise such charges. [1]
The eArrival card is only arrival information and does not replace a visa. [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 Ivorian 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
Can Ivorian passport holders get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals who previously held an Indian visa.
When can I submit the eArrival card?
Online within 72 hours before arrival, through boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or 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 Ivorian 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.