MALAYSIA: Government Of India’s Policy Concerning Non-Machine Readable Passports

If you are flying to destinations in India on Malaysia Airlines, please be informed that the Bureau of Immigration, Government of India has announced the following with regards to non-machine readable passport effective immediately:

a) All foreign nationals who arrive at an Indian port holding non-machine readable passports will be refused entry. Carriers that transport non-Indian passengers holding non-machine readable passports may be subjected to a fine.

b) Indian nationals who are returning to the country who holds non-machine readable passports will continue to be accepted until further notice.