India Visa Requirements for Mauritanian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Mauritanian 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
- A valid national passport together with a valid visa, eVisa or OCI card is required for entry into India. [1]
- Self-Declaration Form: all passengers must fill it at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is 25 USD.
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How to apply
- Apply for your visa online on the official Indian government portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1] [2]
- Apply for an eVisa through the Bureau of Immigration (Ministry of Home Affairs) service, or for a regular visa through an Indian Mission or Post. [2]
- Within 72 hours before arrival, complete and submit the eArrival Card online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via 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]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must file the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Entry requires a valid passport plus a regular visa, eVisa or OCI card. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Beware of agents or intermediaries charging fees for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card; the Government of India does not authorise this. [1] [2]
Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so do not count 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 Mauritanian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 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.; eArrival Card: complete and submit it online; it is arrival information, not a visa.; Self-Declaration Form: all passengers must fill it at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do I need an eArrival card for India?
Yes. Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card online, at the latest within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or via the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app.
Can I 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; apply for an eVisa or regular visa beforehand.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Mauritanian 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.