India Visa for South African Citizens
South African passport holders need an e-Visa for India — applied for online before travel.
Eligible for India e-Visa.
indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗How South African citizens apply for a India visa
- → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval.
- → See the exact document checklist for South African applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for South African applicants
The exact documents South African citizens must submit for India, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
otherEntry Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. [Table: Entry Visa]
otherJournalist Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. [Table: Journalist Visa]
studentStudent Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Print Student Visa Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7clGWSzwCqNlQ1S8YvSgyb/65bbcbd4fcab96a4c56a7058a2ec0943/student-visa-checklist.pdf)
businessConference Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. [Table: Conference Visa]
businessBusiness Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. [Table: Business Visa]
transitTransit Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Print Transit Visa Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/tWOfpl1tHTl38ZgnT5tbi/7e8fb630e126145de47e9d035dba87c1/transit-checklist-updated.pdf)
India visa for South Africa citizens — FAQ
Do South African citizens need a visa for India?
South African passport holders need an e-Visa for India — applied for online before travel.
What documents do South African citizens need for India?
A valid passport plus the India document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
Related visa requirements
For South African citizens