Cape Verde
India
India visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from Cape Verdean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoipraia.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Cape Verde
- Embassy of India in Praia
Quebra Canela (opposite Praia Shopping), CP-450 Praia, Santiago Island, Republic of Cabo Verde
India has 1 mission in Cape Verde, with its embassy in Praia.
Indian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
IndiaCape Verde Visa on arrival Cape Verde visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in India
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Cape Verdean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
China and Myanmar require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from Cape Verdean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in India?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Cape Verde?
The Indian embassy in Cape Verde is in Praia.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.