India Visa Requirements for Nigerien Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Nigerien 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
Document list is being verified against the official portal — check the government site before applying.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for the e-Visa online through the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1] [2]
- If your travel does not fit an e-Visa category, apply for a regular paper visa at an Indian Mission or Post instead. [2]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online through boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app; it can be submitted within 72 hours before arrival. [1] [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
- •A valid passport together with a regular visa, e-Visa or OCI/eOCI card is required to enter India. [1]
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- •All passengers must fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa on Arrival at selected airports is open only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Nigerien passport holders must hold an e-Visa before travelling. [2]
The e-Visa is issued only for limited categories of travel, so check that your purpose of visit is covered before relying 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 Nigerien citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Where do I apply for the e-Visa?
Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in, the official Government of India portal; no agent or intermediary is authorised to charge fees for e-Visas.
Can I get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on Arrival at selected airports is limited to Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Nigerien passport holders need an e-Visa before travelling.
When must I submit the eArrival Card?
Foreign nationals must complete it online, and it can be submitted within 72 hours before arrival through boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Su-Swagatam app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Nigerien 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.