South Africa
India
India visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcipretoria.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 South Africa
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- Consulate General of India in Johannesburg
1, Eton Road, (corner Jan Smuts Avenue & Eton Road), Parktown 2193, Johannesburg-2000, South Africa
- Consulate General of India in Durban
1 Kingsmead Boulevard (2nd floor), Kingsmead Office Park, Durban 4001, Durban-4000, South Africa
- Consulate General of India in Cape Town
The Terraces, 9th Floor, 34 Bree Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa
All missions of India in South Africa
India has 4 missions in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria. Consulates: Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
Indian citizens travelling to South Africa
IndiaSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa 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.
South African 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in India
South African citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for South African citizens
China and Bangladesh require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to South Africa
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and India.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can South African citizens stay in India?
South African citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in South Africa?
The Indian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria; there are also consulates in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Can South African citizens enter India visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.