India Visa Requirements for Malagasy Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Malagasy passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 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
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee for this route is USD 25, as stated in the official fact-box.
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How to apply
- Apply for the e-Visa online at the official Government of India portal, https://indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1] [2]
- Complete the online application and upload the required documents, including the scanned bio-data page and photograph. [1]
- Submit the application and pay the USD 25 e-Visa fee through the official portal.
- Receive the e-Visa approval letter (ETA) and keep a printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
- Within 72 hours before arrival, complete and submit the eArrival Card online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Before reaching the arrival immigration counters, fill the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/. [1]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Entry into India requires a valid passport together with a regular visa, e-Visa or OCI/eOCI card, except for travellers exempted under bilateral arrangements. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Apply only through the official portal; the Government of India does not authorise agents or intermediaries to charge fees for emergency, express or e-Visas. [1] [2]
Visa on arrival at selected airports is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Malagasy travellers should obtain an e-Visa before flying. [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 Malagasy citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 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; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do Malagasy passport holders need a visa for India?
Yes. Entry requires a valid passport and a regular visa or e-Visa; apply online for the e-Visa at the official portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Is the eArrival card the same as a visa?
No. It is arrival information submitted online up to 72 hours before arrival via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Malagasy 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.
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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.