Indian visa fees; Traveling to India from Malaysia? Whether you’re planning a vacation, business trip, or a long-term stay, it’s essential to know the visa fees for your specific needs. India offers various types of visas, each with its own duration and entry options.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down the revised Indian visa fees in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) for different visa categories, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.
Indian Visa Categories and Fees
India offers a range of visa categories tailored to different purposes of travel, including tourism, business, employment, education, and more. Let’s explore each visa type and its associated fees:
Tourist Visas (T)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple Entry | 449 |
| More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry | 898 |
Business Visa (B)*
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple Entry | 539 |
| More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry | 1123 |
Entry Visa (X)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry | 360 |
| More than 6 months and up to 1 year/Multiple Entry | 539 |
| More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry | 898 |
Employment (E) & Project (P) Visas**
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry | 539 |
| More than 6 months and up to 1 year/Multiple Entry | 898 |
| More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry | 1347 |
Student Visas (S)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Valid for the duration of the course or 5 years, whichever is less/Multiple Entry | 360 |
Medical Visas (MED) & Medical Attendant Visas (MED X)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry | 360 |
| More than 6 months and up to 1 year/Multiple Entry | 539 |
Conference/Seminars Visas (C)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months/Single (or Multiple) Entry | 360 |
Journalist Visas (J)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months/Single Entry (or Double Entry with HOM’s approval) | 360 |
Research Visas (R)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months/Single (or Multiple) Entry | 360 |
| More than 6 months and up to 1 year/Multiple Entry | 539 |
| More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry | 898 |
Missionary Visas (M)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry | 360 |
| More than 6 months and up to 1 year/Multiple Entry | 539 |
| More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry | 898 |
Mountaineering Visas (MX)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months/Single (or Multiple) Entry | 360 |
| More than 6 months and up to 1 year/Multiple Entry | 539 |
Intern Visas (I)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year/Multiple Entry | 360 |
Film Visas (F)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple Entry (Maximum duration of the visa will be 1 year) | 539 |
Transit Visas
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 days/Single or Double Entry | 90 |
Missionary Visa (M-1)
| Visa Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry | 360 |
| More than 6 months and up to 1 year/Single or Multiple Entry | 539 |
| More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Single or Multiple Entry | 898 |
Note 1: Different Business Visa fees apply to 13 specified countries at the rates indicated in Annexure-I.
Note 2: Different Employment Visa fees apply to 10 specified countries at the rates indicated in Annexure-II.
Gratis Visa
Gratis visas are issued without a fee to nationals of the following countries:
- Afghanistan
- Argentina
- Bangladesh
- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
- Jamaica
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mongolia
- South Africa
- Uruguay
For Seychelles nationals, all types of visas except for work/employment may be issued on a gratis basis.
Visa Free Countries
Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require a visa to enter India.
Visa Fee for Pakistani Nationals
Pakistani nationals should be charged the existing fee of Rs. 100 for an Indian visa of all types.
Special Visa Fee Categories
a) Singaporean Nationals: The charges for a Tourist visa (Multiple entry) valid up to six months for Singapore nationals will be RM 113. However, fees for all other types of visas will be the same as applicable for para 1 above.
b) Japanese Nationals: A fee of RM 5 for transit visa and RM 36 for all other types of visas will be charged.
c) UUK Nationals
| Visa Type/Duration/Entries | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Tourist Visa up to 1 Year (S/M Entry) | 728 |
| Tourist Visa valid for 1 Year to 5 years (Multiple Entry) | 2174 |
| Business Visa up to 1 Year (S/M Entry) | 1087 |
| Business Visa valid for 1 Year to 5 years (Multiple Entry) | 3260 |
| Entry Visa up to 1 Year (S/M Entry) | 728 |
| Entry Visa valid for 1 Year to 5 years (Multiple Entry) | 2174 |
| Student Visa up to 5 years (M/Entry) | 1029 |
| Medical Visa up to 1 year (M/Entry) | 580 |
| Research Visa up to 3 years or duration of course (whichever is less) | 1029 |
| Employment Visa up to 6 months | 2066 |
| Employment Visa up to 1 year | 2245 |
| Employment Visa more than 1 year | 2681 |
| Transfer of Visa | 750 |
| Transit Visa | 396 |
| Business Visa issued same day (Excluding Visa Fee) | 966 |
| Emergency Visa charges | 400 |
d) Nigerian Nationals: A uniform fee of RM 1123/- will be charged for all types of visas valid for any duration for nationals of Nigeria.
e) USA Nationals: A fee of RM 449/- will be charged for a Tourist visa only for the maximum period up to 10 years. The fee for 10 years validity Business visa issued to US nationals will also be RM 1123/-. However, fees for all other types of visas will be the same as applicable for other countries mentioned at 1 above. Visa application fee of RM 90 should be charged from US nationals in addition to visa fee.
f) Ukrainian Nationals
| Visa Category | Duration | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Visa | 15 Days (Single/Double Entry) | 382 |
| Tourist Visa | Up to one year (S/D/M Entry) | 449 |
| Student Visa | Less than 5 years (Multiple Entry) | 382 |
| Business Visa | Less than 1 year (S/D/M Entry) | 584 |
| Business Visa | 1 to 5 years (S/D/M Entry) | 1123 |
| Employment Visa | Less than 6 months | 539 |
| Employment Visa | Less than one year | 898 |
| Employment Visa | Less than 5 years (S/D/M Entry) | 1347 |
| All other types of visas i.e., Entry Visa, Conference Visa, Journalist Visa, etc. | Less than 6 months | 382 |
| All other types of visas i.e., Entry Visa, Conference Visa, Journalist Visa, etc. | Less than 1 year | 584 |
| All other types of visas i.e., Entry Visa, Conference Visa, Journalist Visa, etc. | Less than 5 years (S/D/M Entry) | 898 |
| Emergency Visa Fee | – | 382 |
Note: The fee of RM 382 for the 6 months duration Tourist visa category has been done away with, and the minimum Tourist visa fee has been fixed at RM 449/-.
g) Russian Nationals
For all types of visas (Excluding ICWF charges and Service Provider’s Service Fee)
| Visa Type | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Single Entry | 180 |
| Double Entry | 405 |
| Multiple Entry | 539 |
| Transfer of Valid Visa | 180 |
h) Sri Lankan Nationals
| Visa Type | Validity | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Visa | Up to 15 days (S/D Entry) | 45 |
| Tourist Visa | 30 days (Double Entry) | 68 |
| Tourist Visa | 90 days (Single Entry) | 68 |
| Tourist Visa | 90 days (Double Entry) | 113 |
| Tourist Visa | 6 months (D/M Entry) | 113 |
| Entry Visa | 1 year (Multiple Entry) | 113 |
| Business Visa | 30 days (Multiple Entry) | 113 |
| Business Visa | 90 days (Single Entry) | 122 |
| Business Visa | 90 days (Multiple Entry) | 180 |
| Business Visa | 6 months (Multiple Entry) | 360 |
| Business Visa | 1 year (Multiple Entry) | 360 |
| Business Visa | 5 years (Multiple Entry) | 539 |
| Employment Visa | 1 year (Multiple Entry) | 705 |
| Student Visa (for Institutions covered by bilateral agreement) | 1 year | 194 |
| Student Visa (for Institutions not covered by bilateral agreement) | – | 364 |
i) Mozambique Nationals
| Visa Category/Duration/Entries/Urgency | Revised Fees in RM |
|---|---|
| Tourist Visa | Single Entry |
| Tourist Visa | Single Entry – Urgent |
| Tourist Visa | Multiple Entry |
| Tourist Visa | Multiple Entry – Urgent |
| Business Visa/Employment Visa | Gratis |
| All other types visas (Except Transit, Student, and Medical/Medical Attendant) | Up to 6 months |
| All other types visas (Except Transit, Student, and Medical/Medical Attendant) | Up to 6 months (in Emergency) |
| All other types visas (Except Transit, Student, and Medical/Medical Attendant) | Up to 1 year |
| All other types visas (Except Transit, Student, and Medical/Medical Attendant) | Up to 1 year (in Emergency) |
| All other types visas (Except Transit, Student, and Medical/Medical Attendant) | Up to 5 years |
| All other types visas (Except Transit, Student, and Medical/Medical Attendant) | Up to 5 years (in Emergency) |
For more information about Indian visa fees visit ; https://hcikl.gov.in/pages
Gratis Business & Employment Visas for LDC Applicants
Employment Visas (where applicable) for applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are issued on a gratis basis. However, the service of the outsourcing company, wherever applicable, and the ICWF fee will continue to be charged from business and employment visa applicants. A list of 48 LDCs is attached at Annexure-III.
Transfer of Visa
When an Indian visa affixed on an old passport is transferred to a new one, a service fee of RM 23 should be charged. The fee should not be charged from the nationals of those being given Gratis visas, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistani nationals.
Restricted/Protected Area Permit
A fee of RM 135 is charged for issuing a restricted/protected area permit. This fee should not be charged from nationals of countries mentioned in paras 2.
Additional Charges
- RM 14 as ICWF charges
- RM 1.56 as IVS’s service charges
- RM 158 will be levied as emergency charges for emergency visa.
Conclusion
Navigating Indian visa fees for Malaysian travelers may seem complex due to the variety of visa categories and different fee structures for specific nationalities.
However, understanding the fees associated with your visa type and nationality is crucial for proper trip planning. Make sure to double-check the fees and requirements before applying for your Indian visa to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.
Travel responsibly and enjoy your time in India!
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