India Visa Requirements for Zimbabwean Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Zimbabwean 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 date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- A valid national passport together with a valid visa or eVisa. [2]
- Scanned bio-data page of the passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, no glasses).
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital, to show at immigration.
- Return or onward ticket from India.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The India eVisa costs USD 25.
- •The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1]
How to apply
- Apply online on the official Government of India portal at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1]
- Choose the eVisa route, which is issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. [2]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before your arrival in India. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport, visa or eVisa and supporting documents at an authorised entry point. [1]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival; it is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •A valid passport plus a regular visa or eVisa is required for entry into India, except for those exempted under bilateral arrangements. [1]
- •Visa on Arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Zimbabwean travellers need a visa or eVisa before flying. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Beware of agents or intermediaries offering paid help with emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, as the Government of India does not authorise them to charge such fees. [1]
eVisas are issued only for limited categories, so check that the eVisa covers your purpose of travel before booking. [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 Zimbabwean 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 date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.; A valid national passport together with a valid visa or eVisa.; Scanned bio-data page of the passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).; Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, no glasses).; Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do Zimbabweans need a visa to enter India?
Yes. You must hold a valid passport with a regular visa, or an eVisa, applied for online on the official portal before travel.
When can I submit the eArrival Card?
Online within 72 hours before arrival, through boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Zimbabwean 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.