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Indian Visa Types & requirements

Business E-visa
  • Business visa is issued to applicants travelling for business purpose being invited by a company or attending a conference.

  • Application Process: The application can take up to 5 days.

Duly complete all sections of the online application form and follow all instructions

Please provide a certified copy of passport information page.

Two recent colour passport size photos (35x45). Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photo older than six months and that have been used for a previous visa.

Provide a signed professional letter from the inviting company or host on a company letterhead showing that the applicant is being invited to business meetings. Dates and locations of meetings must be stated along with complete details of the applicant (full names and passport number), and available contact details of the host/inviter (full names, contact number, email address and full physical address) + the host's ID or passport. The inviter should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.

Provide a letter from your employer on a company letterhead, signed by a manager, confirming employment and that the applicant will resume his/his position after the trip. The applicant's full name (as per passport), gender, date of birth. designation, and passport number must reflect on the invitation letter along with the purpose of visit. The letter should indicate their monthly salary, employment start date, specific places that will be visited, arrival and departure dates, purpose of the trip, and a statement confirming who is covering the costs of the trip.

  • How to apply: The application along with the required documents is lodged online.

Tourist E- visa
  • Tourist E-visa is issued for applicants travelling for city sightseeing, family visit, or visiting a friend.

  • Application Process: Application form and the required documents are lodged online.

Duly complete all sections of the online application form and follow all instructions

Provide all confirmed flight bookings from South Africa to the final destination. All entry & exit information must also be provided. Name of the applicant must appear on all proof of transport.

Provide a copy of the inviting party passport information page or ID

Please provide a certified copy of passport information page.

Two recent colour photos. Photos length 4.5cm x width 3.5cm. Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photos older than six months and that have been used for a previous visa.

Provide a letter from your employer on a company letterhead, signed by a manager, confirming employment and that the applicant will resume his/his position after the trip. The applicant's full name (as per passport), gender, date of birth. designation, and passport number must reflect on the invitation letter along with the purpose of visit. The letter should indicate their monthly salary, employment start date, specific places that will be visited, arrival and departure dates, purpose of the trip, and a statement confirming who is covering the costs of the trip.

Provide a letter from the person inviting the applicant to come and visit with their full name and address reflecting. The letter should also reflect details of an applicant that is invited full name and passport number. Invitee should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.

  • How to apply: 1) Apply online via https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html 2) Complete the application form and upload all required documents, then submit the application and make payment for visa.

Indian Embassy in South Africa

852 Schoeman Street Arcadia Pretoria 0083

contact :

012 342 5392

email :

cons.pretoria@mea.gov.in

pobox :

P O Box 40216 Arcadia 0007

fax :

012 430 3326

Website :

http://visainfo.co.za/

Frequently Asked Questions about visa applications for India

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The India High commission in South Africa is located in Pretoria serving the public with various consular matters. Link to visa info
Application for India visa may be lodged at the outsourced centre VFS Global at offices located in Johannesburg, Durban and Capetown. Alternatively, applicants may apply for a e-visa from the High Commissions website consular services section. Be cautious
Applications can be submitted between 0800 until 1430hrs on each working day from Monday to Friday. Collection is in the afternoon between 1500-1600hrs on each working day from Monday to Friday.
There is no visa charge for South African passport holders however a application centre service fee of R165.61 may apply if submitting at the VFS centre

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