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India visa for Zimbabwean citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa up to 30 days

Zimbabwean 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

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indemb-harare.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

Apply on Indian e-Visa (Government of India)

All visa types for India

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 Zimbabwe

India has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.

Indian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

IndiaZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe 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.

Before travelling from Zimbabwe to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Zimbabwean citizens can stay in India

Zimbabwean citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.

How Zimbabwean citizens apply

The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Zimbabwean citizens carry the approval when they travel.

India’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens

China, Nepal and Myanmar require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Indian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

Indian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for India?

Zimbabwean citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in India?

Zimbabwean citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the Indian embassy in Zimbabwe?

The Indian embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Indian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Zimbabwean citizens enter India visa-free?

No; Zimbabwean 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.