Malta
India
India visa for Maltese citizens
Entry requirement
Maltese 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 hcimalta.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 Malta
India has 1 mission in Malta, with its embassy in Valletta.
Indian citizens travelling to Malta
IndiaMalta Visa required Malta 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.
Maltese citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Maltese citizens can stay in India
Maltese citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Maltese citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Maltese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Maltese citizens
China admits Maltese citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Malta
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Malta.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for India?
Maltese 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 Maltese citizens stay in India?
Maltese citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Malta?
The Indian embassy in Malta is in Valletta.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Malta?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Malta.
Can Maltese citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Maltese 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.