Malaysia passport → India

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for India?

eVisa (apply online)30 days

Malaysian passport holders need an eVisa for India for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

India at a glance

Capital: New Delhi
Currency: Indian rupee (INR)
Languages: Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
Calling code: +91
Region: Southern Asia

More about India →

India for other passports

MalaysiaeVisa30 days
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days

Nearby in Southern Asia for Malaysian passport holders

IranVisa-free14 days
MaldivesVisa-free90 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
PakistaneVisa30 days

Common questions

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for India?

Malaysian passport holders need an eVisa for India for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Malaysian citizens stay in India?

Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Malaysian citizens get a visa on arrival in India?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Malaysian citizens visit without a visa?

161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malaysia passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Malaysian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of India before you travel.