Indian visa for South African citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for South African passport holders visiting India for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter India for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | India e-visa for South African citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | India visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
India tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in India.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from India.
If you are looking for India visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of India nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The High Commission of India in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
India visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest India diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to India from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 43,849 | N/A |
| 2009 | 42,894 | -2.18% |
| 2010 | 47,941 | 11.77% |
| 2011 | 52,365 | 9.23% |
| 2012 | 54,597 | 4.26% |
| 2013 | 57,834 | 5.93% |
| 2014 | 108,788 | 88.10% |
| 2015 | 110,257 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 120,931 | 9.68% |
| 2017 | 129,007 | 6.68% |
| 2018 | 144,611 | 12.10% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
India & South Africa comparison
India's area is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 2.45 times smaller than India.
As of April 2024, India's population is ~1.4 billion people - 1,372,307,264 more people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted India & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| India | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 1,434,652,558 | 62,345,294 | 1.4 billion more people live in India than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 186 | 124 | India has 62 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 28 | 67 | India passport holders visit 39 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 466 | 197 | Indian hosts 269 more foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to India in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting India in 2018 was approximately 144,611.
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