Indian eVisa for Cape Verde
Indian eVisa · Cape Verde

Indian eVisa from Cape Verde

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Tourist eVisa · 30 days

  • EntryDouble
  • Validity30 Days
  • Processing5 – 7 Days
Starting at$25*

≈ ₹2050*

Most popular

Tourist eVisa · 1 Year

  • EntryDouble
  • Validity1 Year
  • Processing5 – 7 Days
Starting at$40*

≈ ₹3280*

Best value

Tourist eVisa · 5 Years

  • EntryDouble
  • Validity5 Years
  • Processing5 – 7 Days
Starting at$80*

≈ ₹6560*

* Government fee + applicable taxes. Final pricing shown at application.

Country deep dive

Indian eVisa details for Cape Verde

Everything Cape Verde citizens need to know — eligibility, documents, entry/exit ports, prices and FAQs.

Section 01

Eligibility

Who from Cape Verde can apply, and what's allowed.

Quick eligibility checklist

  • Cape Verde citizens can apply for an e-Tourist Visa easily via staybook.in.
  • Cape Verde is a valid country for India's Tourist eVisa programme.
  • Submit the eVisa application at least 4 days before travelling to India.
  • Passport must be Ordinary / Regular. Diplomatic & official passports are not accepted.
  • Tourist eVisa is available in 3 durations: 30 days, 1 year, and 5 years.

Details and exemptions

  • Apply with ease at staybook.in — valid up to 5 years.
  • The 1-year and 5-year eVisa allow multiple entries.
  • You can stay up to 90 continuous days per visit on eVisa.
  • Entry is permitted through authorised airports and seaports only — not via land borders.
  • The eVisa allows travel across all States and Union Territories of India.
  • Use it for tourism, medical visits, and business trips.

Purpose & validity

The eVisa gives you electronic authorisation for visiting India for the following purposes:

Tourism & sightseeing
Visiting family or friends
Yoga retreat

Things to keep in mind

  • Accuracy: All details must match the passport exactly.
  • Preparation: Have all documents ready before applying.
  • Timing: Apply at least four days before the intended travel date.

Three types of Tourist Visa

Tourist eVisa
30 days
Double entry
Tourist eVisa
1 year
Multiple entry
Tourist eVisa
5 years
Multiple entry
Section 02

Requirements

The conditions you must satisfy to apply and travel on an eVisa.

For Tourist eVisa

  • When the Tourist eVisa from Cape Verde is applied online, there is no need to visit any Indian Embassy or Consulate. Once approved, the eVisa is delivered by email and you're authorised to travel.
  • Complete the entire application process online with our help.
  • No passport stamp is required for the electronic Indian Visa.
  • The eVisa is recorded in the Government of India's central system.
  • Immigration officers at any global airport can verify your eVisa.
  • Cape Verde citizens must carry a soft copy (on phone, computer or tablet) or a printed copy of the eVisa.

Validity & conditions

Visa type
30-day eVisa
30 days validity
Double entry
Cannot be extended or converted.
Visa type
1-year eVisa
365 days from grant
Multiple entry
Max 180 days stay per calendar year.
Visa type
5-year eVisa
1826 days from grant
Multiple entry
Max 180 days stay per calendar year.
Heads up
Apply for the eVisa at least four days before your date of travel.
Section 03

Documents

Everything you'll need to keep ready before you start the form.

Passport requirements

  • Valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in India.
  • Must have at least two blank pages for stamping.

Passport biographical page

  • Scanned bio page showing photograph and details.
  • Format: PDF
  • File size: 10 KB – 300 KB

Recent passport-style photo

  • Format: JPEG
  • Size: 10 KB – 1 MB
  • Square aspect ratio, no borders.
  • Full face, front view, eyes open, no spectacles.
  • Centred head, top of hair to bottom of chin in frame.
  • Plain light / white background, no shadows.

Payment & email

  • Credit or debit card for online payment of the visa fee.
  • Valid email — the approved eVisa lands here.
  • May need proof of sufficient funds (bank statement) for the trip.

Photo guidelines — detailed

Background & lighting
  • Plain white / light background.
  • Even lighting, no shadows on face or background.
Facial expression
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.
  • Head centred for a clear, balanced image.
Quality
  • Sharp, in-focus, no blur or grain.
  • High resolution preferred.
Clothing & dimensions
  • Everyday clothing, no patterns. No hats / sunglasses.
  • Religious head coverings allowed if face is visible.
  • Square photo: 350×350 to 1000×1000 pixels, ≤ 10 MB.
Section 04

Embassy

Honorary consulate / embassy info for Cape Verde citizens.

No embassy listed
We don't have a dedicated embassy listing for Cape Verde. Reach out to our 24×7 specialist team for help — contact us.
Section 05

Entry points

Authorised airports and seaports where eVisa holders can land in India.

Indian eVisa holders can enter through 31 designated airports and 5 seaports. The list is periodically updated.

Designated airports · 31
AhmedabadAmritsarBagdograBengaluruBhubaneshwarCalicutChennaiChandigarhCochinCoimbatoreDelhiGayaGoa (Dabolim)Goa (Mopa)GuwahatiHyderabadIndoreJaipurKannurKolkataLucknowMaduraiMangaloreMumbaiNagpurPunePort BlairTiruchirapalliTrivandrumVaranasiVishakhapatnam
Designated seaports · 5
ChennaiCochinGoaMangaloreMumbai
Important
Tourist eVisa holders may only enter through the listed airports and seaports. Using any other entry port requires a regular paper visa.
Section 06

Exit points

Where you can leave from — airports, seaports, land borders and rail.

eVisa holders can exit India through any authorised Immigration Check Post (ICP). That includes 34 airports, 31 seaports, 34 land checkpoints and 5 rail checkpoints.

Designated airports for exit
AhmedabadAmritsarBagdograBengaluruBhubaneshwarCalicutChennaiChandigarhCochinCoimbatoreDelhiGayaGoaGuwahatiHyderabadJaipurKannurKolkataLucknowMaduraiMangaloreMumbaiNagpurPort BlairPuneSrinagarSuratTiruchirapalliTirupatiTrivandrumVaranasiVijayawadaVishakhapatnam
Designated seaports for exit
AlangBedi BunderBhavnagarCalicutChennaiCochinCuddaloreKakinadaKandlaKolkataMandviMormugao HarbourMumbai SeaportNagapattinumNhava ShevaParadeepPorbandarPort BlairTuticorinVishakhapatnamNew MangaloreVizhinjamAgati & Minicoy IslandVallarpadamMundraKrishnapatnamDhubriPanduNagaonKarimganjKattupalli
Land checkpoints
Attari RoadAkhauraBanbasaChangrabandhaDaluDawkiDhalaighatGauriphantaGhojadangaHaridaspurHiliJaigaonJogbaniKailashaharKarimgangKhowalLalgolaghatMahadipurMankacharMorehMuhurighatRadhikapurRagnaRanigunjRaxaulRupaidihaSabroomSonouliSrimantapurSutarkandiPhulbariKawarpuchiaZorinpuriZokhawthar
Rail checkpoints
Munabao Rail Check PostAttari Rail Check PostGede Rail and Road Check PostHaridaspur Rail Check PostChitpur Rail Checkpost
Reminder
Only listed entry/exit points are valid for eVisa holders. Using any other port requires a regular visa.
Section 07

Visa prices

Government fee by country. Add 2.5% bank transaction charge.

Country30-day eTVApr–Jun30-day eTVJul–Mar1 year eTV5 years eTV
Albania10254080
Andorra10254080
Angola10254080
Anguilla10254080
Antigua & Barbuda10254080
Argentina0000
Armenia10254080
Aruba10254080
Australia10254080
Austria10254080
Azerbaijan10254080
Bahamas10254080
Barbados10254080
Belarus10254080
Belgium10254080
Belize10254080
Benin10254080
Bolivia10254080
Bosnia & Herzegovina10254080
Botswana10254080
Brazil10254080
Brunei10254080
Bulgaria10254080
Burundi10254080
Cambodia10254080
Cameroon Republic10254080
Canada10254080
Cape Verde10254080
Cayman Island10254080
Chile10254080
China10254080
Colombia10254080
Comoros10254080
Costa Rica10254080
Cuba10254080
Czech Republic10254080
Denmark10254080
Djibouti10254080
Dominica10254080
Dominican Republic10254080
Ecuador10254080
El Salvador10254080
Eritrea10254080
Estonia10254080
Equatorial Guinea10254080
Fiji10254080
Finland10254080
France10254080
Gabon10254080
Gambia10254080
Georgia10254080
Germany10254080
Ghana10254080
Greece10254080
Grenada10254080
Guatemala10254080
Guinea10254080
Guyana10254080
Haiti10254080
Honduras10254080
Hungary10254080
Iceland10254080
Ireland10254080
Israel10254080
Italy10254080
Ivory Coast10254080
Jamaica10254080
Japan10254080
Jordan10254080
Kazakhstan10254080
Kenya10254080
Kiribati10254080
Kuwait10254080
Kyrgyzstan10254080
Laos10254080
Latvia10254080
Lesotho10254080
Liberia10254080
Liechtenstein10254080
Lithuania10254080
Luxembourg10254080
Macedonia10254080
Madagascar10254080
Malawi10254080
Malaysia10254080
Malta10254080
Marshall Islands10254080
Mauritius10254080
Mexico10254080
Micronesia10254080
Moldova10254080
Monaco10254080
Mongolia10254080
Montenegro10254080
Montserrat10254080
Mozambique10254080
Myanmar10254080
Namibia10254080
Nauru10254080
Netherlands10254080
New Zealand10254080
Nicaragua10254080
Niger10254080
Nigeria10254080
Niue Island10254080
Norway10254080
Oman10254080
Palau10254080
Palestine10254080
Panama10254080
Papua New Guinea10254080
Paraguay10254080
Peru10254080
Philippines10254080
Poland10254080
Portugal10254080
Qatar10254080
Republic Of Korea10254080
Romania10254080
Russia10254080
Rwanda10254080
Saint Christopher And Nevis10254080
Saint Lucia10254080
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines10254080
Samoa0000
San Marino10254080
Saudi Arabia10254080
Senegal10254080
Serbia10254080
Seychelles0000
Sierra Leone10254080
Singapore10252525
Slovakia10254080
Slovenia10254080
Solomon Islands0000
South Africa0000
Spain10254080
Sri Lanka10252525
Suriname10254080
Swaziland10254080
Sweden10254080
Switzerland10254080
Taiwan10254080
Tajikistan10254080
Tanzania10254080
Thailand0408080
Togo10254080
Tonga0000
Trinidad And Tobago10254080
Turks And Caicos10254080
Tuvalu0000
Uganda10254080
Ukraine10254080
United Arab Emirates10254080
United Kingdom (UK)10254080
United States Of America10254080
Uruguay0000
Uzbekistan10254080
Vanuatu0000
Vatican City - Holy See10254080
Venezuela10254080
Vietnam10254080
Zambia10254080
Zimbabwe10254080
Final fee
The prices above are the government fee. A 2.5% bank transaction fee is applied at checkout. Final pricing is shown on the application form.

FAQs

Good to know

Ans: When applying for an Indian Visa from the Cape Verde online, there is no necessity to physically visit the Indian Embassy or Indian Consulate at any stage. Upon receiving the eVisa for India via email, travelers are authorized to proceed with their journey to India.

`Ans: When applying for an Indian Visa from the Cape Verdeonline, there is no necessity to physically visit the Indian Embassy or Indian Consulate at any stage. Upon receiving the eVisa for India via email, travelers are authorized to proceed with their journey to India.`

Ans: You do not need to courier any required documents to obtain an Indian e-Visa. Cape Verde Citizens can send the documents by email or upload them on the website if requested to support their Indian Visa Application. The link to upload documents will be sent to the applicant's email address provided at the time of applying.

Ans: Under normal circumstances, you can expect a decision within 3 to 4 days if you've submitted the Indian Visa Application Form and required documents correctly. In some cases, it may take up to 7 business days depending on data accuracy, public holidays in India, or during busy holiday seasons.

Ans Cape Verde citizens are restricted from pursuing journalism, filmmaking, a university degree, or long-term paid work on the eVisa India. This visa also does not allow visits to military or cantonment areas without separate permission from the Government of India.

Ans: Cape Verde citizens applying for an Indian eVisa can find helpful guidance on this website. Additional tips can help avoid rejection or Cape Verde of entry into India. Business visitors and those applying for an Indian Business Visa can also benefit from useful guidance for a successful business visit to India.

Good to know

There are various categories of Indian Visas, which are contingent upon the nationality of the visitor. $Cape Verde citizens are required to complete the following straightforward procedures to obtain an Indian Visa.

Step 1: Complete the uncomplicated Indian Visa Application Form, with an estimated completion time of 3 minutes for the majority of applicants.

Step 2: Make payment in any of 137 currencies using a Debit or Credit card.

Step 3: Furnish additional information if requested by the Government of India; in such case, you will be notified via email for any further requisite details.

Step 4: Receive an approved electronic Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) via email.

Step 5: Proceed to board your flight to India from any $Cape Verde or international airport.

Upon approval of the electronic Visa for India (eVisa India) by the Immigration Officers at the Government of India office, you will receive a notification via secure email. The notification will contain a PDF attachment, which you can either carry to the airport, or you may opt to obtain a paper printout of the electronic Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) from the email.

You have the option to travel to India by flying into an airport in the $Cape Verde or any offshore airport without the necessity of obtaining a visa stamp on your passport or visiting the Indian Embassy or Indian consulate at any point.

As of 2024, citizens of the $Cape Verde can make use of the eVisa India at Thirty-One (31) airports. Please take note that this list of airports is regularly updated to ensure accuracy regarding the Indian Visa Arrival Airports and Seaports. It is important to be aware that if your airport or seaport is not included in the list, it is necessary to obtain a regular paper visa from one of the Indian embassies.

Under normal circumstances, you can expect a decision within 3 to 4 days if you've submitted the Indian Visa Application Form and required documents correctly. In some cases, it may take up to 7 business days depending on data accuracy, public holidays in India, or during busy holiday seasons.

An Electronic India Visa is a mandatory requirement for travelers arriving by cruise ship. As of the present date, the eVisa India is deemed valid for entry at specific sea ports for cruise ship arrivals.

  • Chennai
  • Cochin
  • Goa
  • Mangalore
  • Mumbai

Travelers are permitted to enter India from any country, regardless of whether they originate their flight or cruise from the country indicated on their passport. Furthermore, upon receiving an Indian eVisa via email, there is no requirement to physically visit the Indian embassy or obtain a paper stamp in the passport.

You do not need to visit or call the Embassy of India during the online electronic visa process for India. If your eVisa is rejected, you may need to apply for a regular paper visa at the Indian Embassy, which is a rare occurrence. For tips on avoiding visa rejection, read our guide.

You can enter India from any country in the world, regardless of whether you are a resident of that country. However, entry and exit are limited to designated airports, seaports, railway ports, and land ports when using an eVisa.

$Cape Verde citizens cannot engage in long-term work or permanent employment on eVisa India. However, the following is allowed on eVisa:

  • Volunteer work
  • Business meetings, recruitment, setting up projects, technical meetings, and fixing machinery or computers, will require an invitation letter from an Indian company
  • Conferences
  • Trade fairs
  • Meeting friends, relatives
  • Studying for less than 6 months
  • Medical treatment or being a Nurse / Attendant of someone who is coming for medical treatment
  • Workshops
  • Conducting tours as a travel guide

Regrettably, it is not feasible to acquire an electronic visa for India (eVisa India) if you are currently present within the country. We advise you to explore alternative avenues through the Indian Immigration Department.

The e-Tourist 30-day Visa allows for double entry, while the e-Tourist Visa for 1 year and 5 years permits multiple entries. Similarly, the e-Business Visa is a multiple-entry visa. In contrast, the e-Medical Visa allows for triple entry. It's important to note that all eVisas are non-convertible and non-extendable.

To visit India on a cruise ship, make sure the ship docks at an e-Visa-approved port such as Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, or Mumbai. If the cruise docks at a different seaport, you'll need a regular visa stamped in your passport.

The e-Visa for India permits entry into the country through designated airports and seaports.

The list of approved landing airports and seaports in India is as follows:

  • Ahmedabad
  • Amritsar
  • Bagdogra
  • Bengaluru
  • Bhubaneshwar
  • Calicut
  • Chennai
  • Chandigarh
  • Cochin
  • Coimbatore
  • Delhi
  • Gaya
  • Goa (Dabolim)
  • Goa (Mopa)
  • Guwahati
  • Hyderabad
  • Indore
  • Jaipur
  • Kannur
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Madurai
  • Mangalore
  • Mumbai
  • Nagpur
  • Port Blair
  • Pune
  • Tiruchirapalli
  • Trivandrum
  • Varanasi
  • Vishakhapatnam

Or these Authorized Seaports:

  • Chennai
  • Cochin
  • Goa
  • Mangalore
  • Mumbai

It is mandatory for all individuals entering India with an e-Visa to exclusively arrive at one of the designated airports or seaports. Any attempt to enter India using an e-Visa via an unauthorized airport or seaport will result in a denial of entry into the country.

The Government of India supplies Indian e-Visa for travelers whose sole objectives such as tourism, short-duration medical treatment, or a casual business trip.

In case the information provided during the e-Visa India application process is incorrect, applicants will be required to reapply and submit a new application for an online visa for India. The old eVisa India application will be canceled automatically.

In case of a lost passport, report to the local police station immediately, obtain a police report, and contact your country's embassy or consulate in India for further assistance.

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