South Africa passport → India

Do South African citizens need a visa for India?

eVisa (apply online)30 days

South African passport holders need an eVisa for India for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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India at a glance

Capital: New Delhi
Currency: Indian rupee (INR)
Languages: Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
Calling code: +91
Region: Southern Asia

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India for other passports

South AfricaeVisa30 days
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days

Nearby in Southern Asia for South African passport holders

MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IraneVisa
PakistaneVisa30 days
BangladeshVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for India?

South African passport holders need an eVisa for India for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can South African citizens stay in India?

Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in India?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.