Zambia
India
India visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcizambia.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 Zambia
- High Commission of India in Lusaka
Pandit Nehru Road 1, Lusaka
India has 1 mission in Zambia, with its embassy in Lusaka.
Indian citizens travelling to Zambia
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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.
Zambian 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 Zambian citizens can stay in India
Zambian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Zambian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Zambian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Bangladesh admits Zambian citizens visa-free. China and Myanmar require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Zambia
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Zambia, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Zambia and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for India?
Zambian citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Zambian citizens stay in India?
Zambian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Zambia?
The Indian embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Zambia, applied for online before travel.
Can Zambian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Zambian 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.