2. Can I apply visa for a family member who is not in Malaysia?

Ans : No, the applicant has to be in Malaysia while applying for visa.

3. How many photographs are required for visa?

Ans : 2 latest passport size (3 X 5cm) colored photographs.

4. What is the procedure to apply for visa for Malaysian Passport holders?

Ans : Malaysian passport holders have to submit application forms duly filled and signed at India Visa Centre with 2 latest color photographs, necessary documents, passport and requisite fee. Processing time - 2 working days The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and should have at least two blank pages.

5. What is the procedure to apply for visa for holder of non-Malaysian foreign Passport?

Ans : Applicant holding any passport other than Malaysia can apply for visa if resident in Malaysia . They can submit the application forms along with 2 passport size colour photographs, necessary documents and verification fee. They should show the original passport at the counter. It may be noted that at least 5 working days are required for processing of the application. After 5 working days the applicant may enquire status of their application. Once the application is approved, the applicant need to submit the requisite fee at the India Visa Centre between 9.30 AM – 12.00 PM and can collect the visa between 4.30 PM and 5.30 PM on the next working day. The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and should have at least two blank pages.

The processing time period of 5 working days is not applicable for certain country applicants and applicants wishing to visit restricted/ special permit areas in India. For such applicants the maximum processing period is not prescribed.

6. What if I hold a Valid visa in an expired Passport?

Ans : The Visa is to be transferred from old passport to new passport by depositing the requisite fee.

7. Can the visa be transferred from old passport to new passport?

Ans : Yes, if the existing Visa is still valid. If the visa is issued in Malaysia it will take 2 working days with but if visa is issued by other Indian Mission, then it will take minimum 5 working days. Please submit the application form, old passport, new passport and requisite fee.

8. If I have to register myself in India, where do I go and register?

Ans : The registration is to be done at any Foreigners Regional
Registration Office (FRRO) or at Foreigners cell at district police headquarters.

9. Can my visa be extended in India if I have to stay longer than required?

Ans : If the visa is ‘X’ category, employment visa or student’s visa, it could be extended by the FRRO subject to local checks. However tourist Visa cannot be extended under any circumstances.

List of FRRO’s office in India
1) Delhi: Foreigners Regional Registration Officer,
Level – II, East Block VIII,
R. K. Puram Sector – I,
New Delhi

2) Mumbai: Foreigners Regional Registration Officer,
Annexe-II, Commissioner of Poilice,
Crawford Market,
Mumbai – 400001.

3) Kolkata: Foreigners Regional Registration Officer,
237, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Road,
Kolkata – 700020.

4) Amritsar: Foreigners Regional Registration Officer,
Additional Deputy Director,
Bureau of Immigration,
Ranjeet Avenue, Amritsar.

5) Chennai : Chief Immigration Officer,
Bureau of Immigration,
Shastri Bhavan Bhavan Annexe No. 26,
Haddows Road, Chennai – 600006.

10. What is the procedure to apply for Students visa and procedures for extension of student visa?

Ans : This visa is issued to students who are enrolled for regular academic courses in India. The documents required are as follows; proof of admission to an educational institution recognized by the Government of India, application forms duly filled and signed, two photos and requisite fee.

11. What is the procedure to apply for journalist Visa?

Ans : This visa is issued to applicants going to India for journalism purposes. Applicants may contact Counselor (PIC) at 2093 3520, Email: cpic@indianhighcommission.com.my with the letter from their company giving details of their visit.

12. Can I bring Indian currency with me to India or do I have to get them converted only when I land in India?

Ans : Bringing Indian currency by any foreign national is prohibited. Only Indians who travel overseas frequently can bring small amount of Indian Rupees. Hence please bring any hard currency and get it exchanged into Rupees in India.

13. How much foreign exchange can I carry to India?

Ans : Any person can bring in to India from a place outside India foreign exchange without any limit. However, declaration of foreign exchange/currency is required to be made in the prescribed Currency Declaration Form in the following cases:

Where the value of foreign currency notes exceeds US$ 5,000.00 or equivalent, and
where the aggregate value of foreign exchange (in the form of currency notes, bank notes, traveler’s cheques etc) exceeds US$ 10,000.00 or its equivalent.

14. What is the new guideline on Tourist visa ?

The Government of India has issued new guidelines regarding Tourist Visas applicable to all foreign nationals (including Malaysian Nationals) as mentioned below which have recently come into force:

1. In respect of all foreign nationals holding Indian Tourist Visas with Double or Multiple entry facility, there should be gap of at least two months between two successive visits to India.

2. If any foreign national is required to visit India again within a period of two months of his/her last departure, such foreign national should obtain special permission from the concerned High Commission / Embassy of India. The High Commission / Embassy of India will consider such requests only in emergent situations like death/serious illness in the family, non-availability of connecting flights to return to their country of origin or travel to another country which can be duly justified with proper documentation to the satisfaction of the Mission.

All such requests will be subject to the following conditions:

(a) The applicant should furnish an undertaking on the following lines:

(i) That the purpose of the visit is because of an emergency situation

(ii) That he/she is not engaged in business activities , nor in employment or pursuing studies/ research etc.

(b) Those covered under the above mentioned guidelines and granted permission by the Mission to re-enter India should register themselves with the Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRRO) concerned within 14 (Fourteen) days of their arrival in India.

3. If any foreign national applies for a Tourist Visa frequently i.e., within one month of expiry of the previous Tourist Visa, such cases would be subjected to thorough scrutiny before grant of fresh visa. The cases found not convincing will be rejected.

For further information on the new policy on tourist visas, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India website http://mha.nic.in under the link ‘Foreigners Division’.

15. Where can I get information on procedure/ eligibility for Conference Visa?

Ans : You may please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Conference Visa under the link ‘Foreigners Division’ in the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India website http://mha.nic.in .

16. What is the fee for various types of India Visa?

Ans : You may please click here for details on visa fees.