India visa requirements for Zambians
Travel and visa requirements
Indian Visa is not required for Zambians
Stay Duration: 60 days
Entry Requirements
- Zambia travellers to India must apply for the Indian e-visa before embarking on their journey.
- This Indian electronic visa costs $80 and for a period of 60 days of stay.
- All visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- The import and export of the Indian local currency are not allowed.
- Also, the import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
- Tourists must show proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in India. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
- Visitors from Zambia travelling with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
- Citizens of Zambia will be required to present a recent bank statement to show that they have enough money to spend while in India.
- Tourists with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Zambia.
- A yellow fever vaccination is not required from citizens of Zambia. They are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling to India.
- Zambians are required to possess a return ticket to Zambia or onward destination.
- Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Zambia. There are international airports in Ndola and Livingstone.
- Oman Air, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Zambia to India.
- The estimated flight duration from Ndola to New Delhi, India is 13 hours, 25 minutes and from Livingstone, it is 16 hours, 5 minutes.
- India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November.
- The Indian rupee is the official currency used in India. Visitors can various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
- India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language. Hindi and English are however the official languages.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
- India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 3 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Zambia.
- Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats.
- Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
- Plugs and sockets used in India are of 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.
- Aloo gobi, butter chicken, rogan josh, samosa, tandoori chicken, kofta, naan etc., are some of the delicacies you will, later on, reminisce about after visiting India. Their spiciness is just so extraordinary.
- 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 some of the fascinating sites to explore when in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is India safe for female travellers?
India remains generally safe for female travellers and most women do experience, at worst, unwelcome attention from men. They are exercise caution while in the country.
When is the best time to travel to India?
The best time to visit India is from October to March when the weather is more likely to be warm, sunny, and dry. During the period, tourists can easily explore the country.
What are the religions in India?
Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.