India visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • India issues an e-visa to Mali nationals intending to visit the country.
  • This e-visa grants up to 60 days of stay and costs $80.
  • To obtain your Indian e-visa, you have to apply for it at the website of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Having met all the requirements demanded upon your e-visa application, your Indian e-visa will be processed within 5 working days.
  • To visit India, your international passport must be valid for at least six(6) months above the date of your entry into the country, and you must leave at least two blanked pages on your passport for necessary stampings.
  • Proof of round-trip or onward ticket should be made available before your arrival into the country.
  • Airport tax is not levied on travellers either on entering or exiting the country's airports.
  • You must ensure you come into India with your national identity card.
  • Indian standard time zone is(GMT+5:30), hence, India is 5 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Mali.
  • Flights' estimated time to fly to Delhi, India from Bamako, Mali is 16 hours, 25 minutes.
  • Airlines travelling to India are Air France, Alitalia, Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian and Emirates.
  • The telephone code used in India is (+91) for both local and international communications.
  • The official currency of India is Indian Rupee(INR), while Indian capital is Delhi.
  • Importation and exportation of the Indian currency up to INR 25,000 is permissible except for the citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan not living in India.
  • Foreign currency up to INR 25,000 imported in the country must be declared to the customs upon your arrival.
  • Your luggage is cleared at your first entry into the Indian airport, except passengers transiting to a destination that is not India.
  • For arms and ammunition importation, an import permit is required from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • WPC license issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is required for the importation of remote-controlled drones and helicopters.
  • Importation of Pets into the country requires a health certificate. Examination will be conducted on all pets imported into the country by the Quarantine Officer.
  • Multiple religions are practised in India while Hinduism accounts for 80% of its population practitioners. Other religions such as Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Jainism, Zoroastrianism and Judaism are practised by the rest of the population.
  • India is known for its birthplace of some religions that are even existing to date.
  • India is known as the land of spirituality and philosophy. For this reason, the contribution of India to today's world spirituality cannot be overemphasized.
  • Taj Mahal's Iconic domed Mughal Mausoleum, Amber Palace's 16th-century hilltop fort and Palace, Red Fort's Iconic 1600s Imperial residence, Hawa Mahal's Pink/red sandstone and Palace of the winds etc... are the fascinating sites to explore when visiting India.
  • Aloo gobi, butter chicken, rogan josh, samosa, tandoori chicken, kofta, naan etc... are the best delicacies you will, later on, reminisce about when you visited India. Their spiciness is just so extraordinary.
  • Plugs and sockets used in India are type D and C. Type D has 3 Pin connections, while Type C(a.k.a. Europlug) has 2 Pin connections. The power voltage in the country is 230 Volts and 50Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did India get its name?

The name India is derived from Indus, which originates from the Old Persian word Hindush, equivalent to the Sanskrit word Sindhu, which was the historical local appellation for the Indus River. The ancient Greeks referred to the Indians as Indoi (Ἰνδοί), which translates as "The people of the Indus"

Is it safe to go to India?

India remains generally safe but women are advised not to walk alone, especially at night. 

When did India become a country?

India became a nation on its own on the 15th day of August, 1947.

Is India a poor or rich country?

According to the world bank, India accounted for the world's largest number of poor people in 2012. However, in terms of percentage, it scored fairly lower than other countries holding large poor populations.

Is there a risk of malaria in India?

There is a risk of malaria throughout India, including cities of Bombay (Mumbai) and Delhi. In some parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Sikkim, this risk is found to be very low.