Malawi
India
India visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcililongwe.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Malawi
- High Commission of India in Lilongwe
Plot No.55, Area-9, Lilongwe
India has 1 mission in Malawi, with its embassy in Lilongwe.
Indian citizens travelling to Malawi
IndiaMalawi e-Visa Malawi visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Malawi to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in India
Malawian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Malawian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Malawian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Bangladesh admits Malawian citizens visa-free. China and Myanmar require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Malawi
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Malawi, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for India?
Malawian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in India?
Malawian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Malawi?
The Indian embassy in Malawi is in Lilongwe.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Malawi, applied for online before travel.
Can Malawian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.