Permits and Visas South African citizens do require visas to travel to India. Visas can be obtained from the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg or Durban. Applications for visas in prescribed forms should be accompanied by two passport sized photographs and a valid passport. There is no visa fee for South African citizens. Other Documentation Phytosanitary certificates are required for all imports of plants and plant products.
Special regulations govern the entry of livestock shipments .
A certificate of age may be required for spirits. All cattle imported into India must be accompanied by a health certificate . The certificate must state that the cattle have been examined within 30 days prior to shipment. The general rule is that all imported goods must be marked with an indication of origin, either on the goods themselves, or on their containers. Beyond this, certain classes require an indication of origin.