High Commission of India

Lilongwe, Malawi

*Note 1 - Owing to bilateral arrangements, there will be different Business Visa fee for 13 specified countries at the rates indicated in Annexure - I.

**Note 2 - Owing to bilateral arrangements, there will be different Employment Visa Fee for 10 specified countries at the rates indicated in Annexure- II.

4. Gratis Visas: In view of the existing bilateral agreements/arrangements, all types of visas should be issued gratis to the nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia and South Africa. In respect of Seychelles nationals, all type of visas except for work/employment may be issued on gratis basis (conveyed vide Ministry's circular Email message dated April 01, 2015). Only Business, Tourist and Transit visas are to be issued on gratis basis to the nationals of Argentina. Similarly, only Tourist visas are to be issued on gratis basis to the nationals of Uruguay. Normal visa fee is applicable for all other type to visas in respect of these nationals.

5. Visa Free Countries: Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require visa to enter India. However, Nepali nationals require visa if they enter India from China, which may be granted gratis.

6. Visa Fee for Pakistani Nationals: Pakistan nationals should be charged the existing fee of Rs. 100. The visa fee payable in MWK is 5000/- (including ICWF charges) for an Indian visa of all types.

7. Special Visa Fee Categories: In view of the existing bilateral agreements/arrangements, visa fee in respect of following countries will be as follows:

1. Singaporean Nationals: The charges for Tourist visa (Multiple entry) and valid for up to six months in respect of Singapore nationals will be US$ 25. The visa fee payable in MWK is 29500/- (including ICWF charges) However, fee for all other types of visas will be same as applicable for other countries mentioned in para 3 above.

2. Japanese Nationals: A fee of US$ 1. The visa fee payable in MWK is 5000/- (including ICWF charges for transit visa and US$ 8. The visa fee payable in MWK is 12000/- (including ICWF charges for all other types of visas may be charged from the nationals of Japan.

3. The fee for U.K. nationals for different types of visas will be as follows:

4. Nigerian Nationals: As conveyed vide Ministry's circular message dated March, 26, 2015, a uniform fee of US$ 250 is to be charged for all types of visas valid for any duration (as per prevailing instructions) from the nationals of Nigeria. The fee payable in Malawi Kwacha is MWK 260,000 (including ICWF charges)
   
   

   1. USA Nationals: A fee of US$ 160 will be charged for Tourist visa for maximum period up to 10 years. The fee payable in Malawi Kwacha is MWK 167,500/-. Fee for 10 years validity Business visa issued to US nationals will be US$ 250. The visa fee payable in MWK is 260000/- (including ICWF charges) (Tourist visa fee is inclusive of visa application fee of US$ 20). However, fee for all other types of visas will be same as applicable for other countries mentioned in Para 3 above. Visa application fee of US$ 20. The visa fee payable in MWK is 20500/- should be charged from US nationals in addition to visa fee (excluding Tourist visa).

   2. The fee for Ukraine nationals for different types of visas will be as follows:

   UKRAINE PASSPORTS HOLDERS
   TOURIST VISA
   S. No.	Services	US $	Fee in MWK
   1	Up to one year/Single or Multiple Entry	100	106,000
   BUSINESS VISA
   2	Up to one year/Single or Multiple Entry	130	137,000
   3	More than 1 year and up to 5years/Multiple Entry	250	260,000
   EMPLOYMENT VISA
   4	More than 6 months & up to 1year/Multiple Entry	120	126,500
   5	Up to one year/Single or Multiple Entry	200	208,500
   6	More than 1 year and up to 5years/Multiple Entry	300	311,000
   STUDENT VISA
   7	Valid for the duration of the course or 5 years, whichever is less/ Multiple Entry	85	91,000
   TRANSIT VISAS
   8	Up to 15 days/Single or Double Entry	85	91,000
   ALL OTHER TYPES OF VISAS
   9	Less than six months	85	91,000
   10	Less than 1 year	130	137,000
   11	Less than 5 years	200	208,500
   EMERGENCY VISA CHARGES
   12	Emergency Visa Charges	85	91,000

   g) The fee for Russian nationals for different types of visas will be as follows:

   RUSSIA PASSPORTS HOLDERS
   ALL TYPES OF VISAS
   S. No.	Services	US$	Fee in MWK
   1	Single Entry	40	44,500
   2	Double Entry	90	96,000
   3	Multiple	120	126,500
   4	Transfer of Visa	40	44,500

   h) The fee for Sri Lanka nationals for different types of visas will be as follows:

   SRILANKA PASSPORTS HOLDERS
   TOURIST VISA
   S. No.	Services	US $	Fee in MWK
   1	30 Days Double Entry	15	19,000
   2	90 Days Single Entry	15	19,000
   3	90 Days Double Entry	25	29,500
   4	6 Month Double/Multiple Entry	25	29,500
   BUSINESS VISA
   5	30 Days Multiple Entry	25	29,500
   6	90 Days Single Entry	27	32,000
   7	90 Days Multiple Entry	40	44,500
   8	6 Months Multiple Entry	80	85,500
   9	1 Year Multiple Entry	80	85,500
   10	5 Years Multiple Entry	120	126,500
   EMPLOYMENT VISA
   11	1 Year Multiple Entry	157	164,500
   STUDENT VISA
   12	1 Year	43	48,000
   13	More than 1 year	81	87,000
   TRANSIT VISAS
   14	Up to 15 days/Single or Double Entry	10	14,000
   ENTRY VISA
   15	1 Year Multiple Entry	25	29500

   i) Mozambique Nationals: The visa fee to be charged from the Mozambique nationals are given below (conveyed vide Ministry's letter No.1077/JS(CPV)/13 dated May 22, 2013):

   MOZAMBIQUE PASSPORTS HOLDERS
   TOURIST VISA
   S. No.	Services	US $	Fee in MWK
   1	Single Entry	80	85,500
   2	Single Entry Urgent	150	157,500
   3	Multiple Entry	220	229,000
   4	Multiple Entry Urgent	300	311,000
   BUSINESS VISA/EMPLOYMENT VISA
   5	GRATIS	0	3,500
   ALL OTHER TYPES OF VISAS (Except Transit and Student)
   6	Upto 6 Months	220	229,000
   7	Upto 6 Months (Emergency)	300	311,000
   8	Upto 1 Year	300	311,000
   9	Upto 1 Year (Emergency)	300	311,000

   8. Gratis Business & Employment Visas for LDC Applicants: As conveyed vide Ministry's circular message dated 14 December, 2015 business and employment visas (where applicable) to the applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to be issued on gratis basis. However, the service fee for the outsourcing company, wherever applicable, and the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) fee will continue to be charged from the business and employment visa applicants as well. The list of 48 LDCs is attached at Annexure-III.

   9.Transfer of Visa: When an Indian visa affixed on an old passport is transferred to a new one, a service fee of US$ 5.00. The visa fee payable in MWK is 9000/- (including ICWF charges) should be charged. This fee should not be charged from the nationals of the countries mentioned in paras 4, 5 and 6.

   10. Restricted/ Protected Area Permit: A fee of US$ 30 equivalent MWK 31000/- introduced in March 2000 for issuing restricted/protected area permit should not be charged from the nationals of the countries mentioned in paras 4, 5 and 6.

   *ICWF: The above fee structure is exclusive of ICWF charge of MWK 3500/-

   ANNEXURE-I

   BUSINESS VISA FEES TO BE CHARGED FROM NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS

   S. No.	Country	Up to one year (Fee in US$)	Fee in MWK	More than one year up to five years (Fee in US$)	Fee in MWK
   1	USA	160	167,500	160	167,500
   2	Ecuador	240	249,500	320	331,500
   3	New Zealand	130	137,000	250	260,000
   4	France	165	173,000	250	260,000
   5	Australia	215	224,000	295	306,000
   6	Czech Republic	190	198,500	270	280,500
   7	Iran	275	285,500	355	367,500
   8	Ireland	200	208,500	280	290,500
   9	Philippines	220	229,000	300	311,000
   10	Poland	145	152,500	250	260,000
   11	Saudi Arabia	215	224,000	295	306,000
   12	Thailand	200	208,500	280	290,500
   13	UAE	415	429,000	495	511,000

   ANNEXURE-II

   EMPLOYMENT VISA FEES TO BE CHARGED FROM NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS

   S. No.	Country	Up to six months (Fee in US$	Fee in MWK	Up to one year (Fee in US$	Fee in MWK	More than one year up to five years (Fee in US$)	Fee in MWK
   1	Canada	150	157,500	200	208,500	300	311,000
   2	Ireland	160	167,500	200	208,500	300	311,000
   3	France	135	142,000	200	208,500	300	311,000
   4	Denmark	125	132,000	200	208,500	300	311,000
   5	Australia	180	188,000	220	229,000	300	311,000
   6	New Zealand	145	152,500	200	280,500	300	311,000
   7	Thailand	160	167,500	200	208,500	300	311,000
   8	UAE	375	388,000	415	429,000	495	511,000
   9	Israel	1000	1,028,500	1040	1,069,500	1120	1,151,500
   10	Iran	235	244,500	275	285,500	355	367,500

   ANNEXURE-III

   LIST OF LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (LDCs}

   S. No.	Country	Date of inclusion in the list	S. No.	Country	Date of inclusion in the list
   1	Afghanistan	1971	25	Madagascar	1991
   2	Angola	1994	26	Malawi	1971
   3	Bangladesh	1975	27	Mali	1971
   4	Benin	1971	28	Mauritania	1986
   5	Bhutan	1971	29	Mozambique	1988
   6	Burkina Faso	1971	30	Myanmar	1987
   7	Burundi	1971	31	Nepal	1971
   8	Cambodia	1991	32	Niger	1971
   9	Central African Republic	1975	33	Rwanda	1971
   10	Chad	1971	34	Sao Tome and Principe	1982
   11	Comoros	1977	35	Senegal	2000
   12	Dem. Republic of the Congo	1991	36	Sierra Leone	1982
   13	Djibouti	1982	37	Solomon Islands	1991
   14	Equatorial Guinea	1982	38	Somalia	1971
   15	Eritrea	1994	39	South Sudan	2012
   16	Ethiopia	1971	40	Sudan	1971
   17	Gambia	1975	41	Timor-Leste	2002
   18	Guinea	1971	42	Togo	1982
   19	Guinea -Bissau	1981	43	Tuvalu	1986
   20	Haiti	1971	44	Uganda	1971
   21	Kiribati	1986	45	United Republic of Tanzania	1971
   22	Lao People's Democratic Republic	1971	46	Vanuatu	1985
   23	Lesotho	1971	47	Yemen	1971
   24	Liberia	1990	48	Zambia	1991