India Visa Requirements for Malawian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Malawian 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 the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Scanned bio-data page of your passport as a PDF of 10KB to 300KB, with all four corners visible.
- Recent passport-size photograph, JPEG 10KB to 1MB, 51x51mm (2x2 inches), white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses.
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.
- Printed or digital copy of your e-Visa approval letter (ETA) to show at immigration.
- Return or onward ticket from India.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for your e-Visa online through the official Government of India portal at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html.
- Complete and 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. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before you reach the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport, e-Visa approval letter and travel documents to the immigration officer on arrival in India. [1] [2]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must submit the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so it is not an option for Malawian passport holders. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Use only official government websites; no agent or intermediary is authorised to charge for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1] [2]
The eArrival Card is arrival information only and does not replace a visa. [5]
Do not plan on visa on arrival, since it is limited to Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals. [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 Malawian 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 the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages.; Scanned bio-data page of your passport as a PDF of 10KB to 300KB, with all four corners visible.; Recent passport-size photograph, JPEG 10KB to 1MB, 51x51mm (2x2 inches), white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses.; Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.; Printed or digital copy of your e-Visa approval letter (ETA) to show at immigration..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do I need a visa before flying to India?
Yes. As a Malawian passport holder you need an eVisa approved before travel; entry otherwise requires a valid visa, eVisa or OCI card.
Is the eArrival card the same as a visa?
No. It is arrival information you submit online within 72 hours before arrival, and does not replace your eVisa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Malawian 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.