India Visa Requirements for Maltese Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Maltese 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 the 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 including flight details and accommodation.
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital, to present at immigration.
- Return or onward ticket from India.
- eArrival Card submitted online — this is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
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, so any such charge is not official. [1]
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in; no agent or intermediary is needed. [1] [2]
- Pay the e-Visa fee of USD 25.
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- At immigration, present your passport, your eVisa approval (ETA), your eArrival Card and your return or onward ticket.
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or via the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- •All passengers must fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
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Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa on Arrival at selected airports is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Maltese passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travelling. [2]
Apply only through the official government portals: India does not authorise agents or intermediaries to charge for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1]
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 Maltese citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport together with a valid visa or eVisa — both are required for entry into India.; Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.; Scanned bio-data page of the 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 including flight details and accommodation..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do I need a visa to enter India on a Maltese passport?
Yes. A valid passport plus a valid visa or eVisa is required for entry, and Visa on Arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals.
When can I submit the eArrival Card?
Online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or through the official '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 Maltese 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.