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    • All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa to enter India.
    • Applicants are advised to finalize their travel plan only after they have obtained visa. 
    • The applicants should visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ to apply for Regular VISA/e-Visa (create link for Regular and e-VISA) and fill online form. No manual form is accepted for VISA application.
    • It may be noted that there is no requirement for undergoing tests for HIV/AIDS status for visiting India or disclosure of such status. 
    • South African nationals are issued visas gratis (FREE OF CHARGE) to visit India.
    • Passport of all applicants should be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of departure from India. 
    • As per the directions of Government of India's the biometric enrolment is mandatory for applicants applying for Indian visa. Mandatory biometric enrolment for Indian visa has been implemented w.e.f. Monday, 17th July, 2017. Biometric data will be captured at the time of submission of application for applicants (in case of Regular VISA) or at the Immigration counter in India.
    • On the basis of a bilateral agreement, South African nationals holding diplomatic and official passport are exempted from requirement of visa to visit India for a period of 90 days from the date of their entry into India.

The Government of India does not allow carrying Thuraya/Iridium satellite phone in India due to security reasons. If any foreign visitor to India is found in possession of such satellite phone, the device would be confiscated and passenger will be dealt under appropriate Government of India laws.