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Do Malta citizens need a visa for India?

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Malta citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter India — applied for online before departure.

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Malta vs India: passport comparison

Malta

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #29 · mobility 167.7

India

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #137 · mobility 85
23

countries both Malta and India can enter visa-free together

Malta + India: passport compatibility

38%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Malta and India travel together — by entry type:

23 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
122 access differs

Where Malta and India can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (23)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 180 days #70
El Salvador 180 days #75
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kazakhstan 14 days #116
Macao 30 days #67
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Senegal 90 days #141
Seychelles 90 days #58
Thailand 60 days #110
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Only India is visa-free (4)

India: good to know

New Delhi

Capital

Indian Rupee (INR)

Currency

India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)

Time zone

+91

Calling code

C, D, M

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Malta goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for India

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Malta citizens need a visa for India?
Malta citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter India — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Malta or India?
The Malta passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 27. Global rank: Malta #29, India #137.
Where can Malta and India citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 23 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for India?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Malta and India?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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