India Visa Requirements for Guinean Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Guinean 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 in PDF format (10KB–300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB–1MB, 51×51mm, 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
- Self-Declaration Form completed before reaching Arrival Immigration Counters [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •USD 25 for the eVisa (standard fee as stated on the official destination portal). [1]
How to apply
- Go to the official portal https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html and fill in the eVisa application. [1] [2]
- Upload the scanned bio-data page, passport-size photograph, and travel itinerary. [1]
- Pay the USD 25 eVisa fee on the official portal; the Government of India does not authorize any agent or intermediary to charge fees for eVisas. [1] [2]
- Submit the eArrival Card online at indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/ or via the 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app within 72 hours before arrival. [1] [5]
- Complete the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
- Print or save the e-Visa approval letter (ETA) and carry it to present at immigration together with your passport. [2]
Before you fly
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- •A Self-Declaration Form must be filled at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The Government of India does not authorize any agent or intermediary to charge fees for eVisas, emergency visas, or the eArrival Card; apply only through the official portal. [1] [2]
India's immigration framework was updated by the Immigration & Foreigners Act 2025 and its associated Rules and Order; rules governing entry, stay, and movement may have changed — check the official portal before travelling. [7]
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 Guinean citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 days.
How much does the India visa cost for Guinean passport holders?
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 in PDF format (10KB–300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB–1MB, 51×51mm, 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 Guinean passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do Guinean passport holders need to visit an embassy for India?
No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Can a Guinean citizen apply for an India eVisa?
Yes. India offers an eVisa to eligible foreign nationals through the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html. Apply directly online; avoid third-party agents.
Do I need to complete any forms besides the visa application?
Yes. You must submit an eArrival Card within 72 hours before arrival and complete a Self-Declaration Form before reaching the immigration counters.
Is there a visa-on-arrival option for Guinean passport holders?
No. Visa on Arrival is only available to nationals of Japan, South Korea, and certain UAE nationals. Guinean citizens must obtain an eVisa in advance.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Guinean 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.