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South Africa visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in India
- High Commission of South Africa in New Delhi
Vasant Marg, New Delhi
- Consulate General of South Africa in Mumbai
9th Floor, Urmi Estate, Tower A, 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai, 400 013
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Chennai
234, N S C Bose Road, Chennai, 600 001
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Delhi
House No 545, Sector 10, Union Territory of Chandigarh, Delhi
All missions of South Africa in India
South Africa has 4 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Mumbai. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Chennai and Delhi.
South African citizens travelling to India
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Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from India to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Indian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Indian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to India
South African citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between India and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Indian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South African embassy in India?
The South African embassy in India is in New Delhi; there is also a consulate in Mumbai.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for India?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.