India visa requirements for Namibians

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Namibians

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • To visit India, Namibia nationals are required to apply for the Indian e-visa that is issued with a 60-day duration.
  • To obtain your Indian e-visa, you have to apply for it at the website of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Having met all the requirements demanded upon your e-visa application, your Indian e-visa will be processed within 5 working days.
  • To visit India, your international passport must be valid for at least six(6) months above the date of your entry into the country, and you must leave at least two blanked pages on your passport for necessary stampings.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation when you arrive in India.
  • Proof of round-trip or onward ticket should be made available before your arrival into the country.
  • Airport tax is not levied either on entering or exiting the country's airports.
  • National identity (ID) card of Namibia nationals are required.
  • Indian standard time zone is(GMT+5:30), while that of Namibia is (GMT+2). This implies that India is 3 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Namibia.
  • Flights' estimated time to travel from Windhoek, Namibia to Delhi, India is 14 hours, 55 minutes.
  • Airlines flying to India from Namibia include Ethiopian, Emirates, Qatar Airways, South Africa, Etihad and British Airways.
  • The telephone code used in India is (+91) for both local and international communications.
  • The official currency of India is Indian Rupee(INR), while Indian capital is Delhi.
  • Importation (and exportation) of the Indian currency up to INR 25,000 is permissible except for the citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan not living in India.
  • Foreign currency up to INR 25,000 imported in the country must be declared to the customs upon your arrival.
  • Your luggage is cleared at your first entry into the Indian airport, except passengers transiting to a destination that is not India.
  • For arms and ammunition importation, an import permit is required from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • WPC license issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is required for the importation of remote-controlled drones and helicopters.
  • Importation of Pets into the country requires a health certificate. Examination will be conducted on all pets imported into the country by the Quarantine Officer.
  • India is known for its birthplace of some religions that are even existing to date.
  • India is known as the land of spirituality and philosophy. For this reason, the contribution of India to today's world spirituality cannot be overemphasized.
  • India has about 15 international airports in different parts of the country, some of them include Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), Mumbai,  Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata, Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bangalore, Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai, etc..
  • Travellers who are visiting India through the Indian e-visa can enter India through the Indian 28 airports (some mentioned above) and 5 seaports.
  • An average of $60 USD per day can cater for your expenses in India.
  • Multiple religions are practised in India while Hinduism accounts for 80% of its population practitioners. Other religions such as Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Jainism, Zoroastrianism and Judaism are practised by the rest of the population.
  • Plugs and sockets used in India are type D and C. Type D has 3 pin connections, while Type C (a.k.a. Europlug) has 2 pin connections. The power voltage in the country is 230 Volts and 50Hz.
  • Taj Mahal's iconic domed Mughal Mausoleum, Amber Palace's 16th-century hilltop fort and palace, Red Fort's iconic 1600s imperial residence, Hawa Mahal's pink/red sandstone and Palace of the Winds etc., are the fascinating sites to explore when visiting India.
  • Aloo gobi, butter chicken, rogan josh, samosa, tandoori chicken, kofta, naan etc... are the best delicacies you will, later on, reminisce about when you visited India. Their spiciness is just so extraordinary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone on Indian tourist e-visa engage in voluntary work while in India?

A person coming for voluntary work should apply for Employment (E) Visa. A tourist visa is not the appropriate visa in such a case. 

What are the activities permissible for foreigners who are visiting India on a tourist visa?
A tourist visa is granted for visiting India for recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives, etc. The visa does not serve work and study purposes.
How long does it take to process the Indian e-visa?

Having met all the requirements demanded for your e-visa application, your Indian e-visa will be processed within 5 business days.

Can someone engage in business activities when they travel to India on a tourist visa?
No. If a person holding an Indian tourist visa is found to be engaging in business activities while in India, action may be taken against them for a visa rule violation.