India Visa Requirements for Portuguese Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Portuguese 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
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa costs USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for your eVisa online through the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in, or apply for a regular paper visa at an Indian mission or post. [1] [2]
- Pay the eVisa fee of USD 25 through the official channel.
- Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before you arrive in India. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before you reach the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
- •Complete the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app; it is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Visa on arrival at selected airports is only for nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Portuguese travellers need an eVisa or visa before flying. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Never pay an agent or intermediary for emergency or express visa, eVisa or eArrival card services; the Government of India does not authorise them. [1] [2]
The eVisa issued by the Bureau of Immigration covers limited categories of travel only, so check that your purpose of visit fits before applying. [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 Portuguese 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 or eVisa is required for entry into India..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
How does a Portuguese citizen apply for an India eVisa?
Apply online through the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in and pay the USD 25 fee only through official channels, since no agents are authorised to charge extra.
Can Portuguese passport holders get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so arrange an eVisa or regular visa before travelling.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Portuguese 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.