India Visa Requirements for Zambian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Zambian passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Scanned bio-data page of your passport, saved as a PDF between 10KB and 300KB, with all four corners visible.
- A recent passport-size photograph: JPEG between 10KB and 1MB, 51x51mm (2x2 inches), white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses.
- Travel itinerary showing your flight details and accommodation.
- Your e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or on your device, to show at immigration.
- A return or onward ticket from India.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa costs USD 25.
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How to apply
- Fill in the visa application online on the official website indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1] [2]
- Apply for the eVisa through the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, using that portal. [2]
- Apply directly: no agent or intermediary is authorised to charge fees for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1] [2]
- Submit the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before you arrive in India, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
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- •Foreign nationals, including OCI and eOCI cardholders, must complete and submit the e-Arrival Card. [1]
- •The e-Arrival Card is arrival information, not a visa, and can be filed online within 72 hours before arrival. [5]
- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Pay no agent or intermediary for an emergency visa, express visa, eVisa or eArrival card - only the official portals are authorised. [1] [2]
Visa on arrival at selected airports is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so do not count on it for this trip. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Zambian citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages.; Scanned bio-data page of your passport, saved as a PDF between 10KB and 300KB, with all four corners visible.; A recent passport-size photograph: JPEG between 10KB and 1MB, 51x51mm (2x2 inches), white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses.; Travel itinerary showing your flight details and accommodation.; Your e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or on your device, to show at immigration..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for India?
Yes. Entry into India requires a valid passport together with a regular visa, an eVisa or an OCI card, unless you are exempt under a bilateral arrangement.
Can I get a visa on arrival in India?
Visa on arrival at selected airports is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals who previously held an Indian eVisa or regular visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Zambian citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.