India Visa Requirements for Malaysia Citizens

⚠️ Mandatory Application Window & Advance Filing:

• 4-Day Advance Rule: Must be submitted online at least 4 calendar days before scheduled arrival date via the official portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in (applications accepted up to 120 days in advance).
• Bilateral Gratis Waiver: Zero statutory fee for Malaysian passport holders under the official India-Malaysia bilateral tourism scheme. Standard ETA turnaround is 72 hours.

🛂 Passport & Port of Entry Requirements

• Passport Validity: Minimum 6 months validity from date of arrival in India with at least 2 blank visa pages.
• Upload Specifications: Scanned bio-page must strictly be PDF format (10 KB to 300 KB); digital photograph must be square JPEG (10 KB to 1 MB, white background, no eyeglasses).
• Biometrics on Arrival: Mandatory capture of 10 fingerprints and digital facial image at immigration counters across 29 designated international airports and 5 seaports.

🔄 In-Country Extensions & Prohibitions

• Strictly Non-Extendable: The 30-day e-Tourist visa cannot be extended or converted to another visa type under any circumstances.
• Permitted Activities: Sightseeing, recreation, and casual visits to friends or relatives only. Employment or paid business is strictly prohibited.
• Overstay Sanctions: Overstaying incurs statutory financial penalties and requires formal exit permit clearance from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).

Disclaimer: Visa requirements, statutory fees, processing windows, and entry regulations are determined by official government immigration authorities and are subject to change without prior notice. Always verify directly through authorized official portals before travel.

Source : Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India / High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html)