India Visa Requirements for Malian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Malian 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 (PDF, 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 showing your flight details and accommodation.
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital, to show at immigration.
- Return or onward ticket from India.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa costs USD 25.
- •The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1]
How to apply
- Apply for your e-Visa online through the official Government of India portal at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html.
- Fill in the application form online on the official visa website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, through boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your valid passport and visa or eVisa, along with your ETA, to immigration officers on arrival in India. [2]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card; it is arrival information only, not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Entry requires a valid national passport together with a regular visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card, unless you are exempt under a bilateral arrangement. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Apply only through official government channels; no agent is authorised to charge for express or emergency visas, eVisas or eArrival cards. [1]
Visa on arrival exists only for nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Malian passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travelling. [2]
Submitting the eArrival Card does not replace a visa; you still need a valid visa or eVisa to enter India. [5]
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 Malian 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 (PDF, 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 showing your flight details and accommodation.; e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital, to show at immigration..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do OCI card holders need a visa?
No. OCI/eOCI card holders do not need a visa, but they must travel on a valid passport and complete the eArrival Card.
When and where do I submit the eArrival Card?
Online within 72 hours before arrival in India, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Malian 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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