Requirements to Enter Malaysia
To enter Malaysia, a visitor should possess the following documents:
1) Passport or Travel Document
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid national Passport or internationally recognised Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia.
Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognised by the Malaysian Government, must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport. Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad. Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity, Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage or a Country's Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed.
The documents shall be valid, for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia.
2) Fulfil visa requirement
Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country.
A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognised travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted.
Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country.
Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia. The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point.
Types of Visa
- SINGLE ENTRY VISA - Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social visit. Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.
- MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA - Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government-to-government matters. Normally valid for a period within three (3) months to twelve (12) months from the date of issue. Citizen of India and People's Republic of China who wish to enter Malaysia for the purpose of Social Visit are eligible to apply for Multiple Entry Visa. The validity of the Multiple Entry Visa is one (1) year. Each entry is 30 days only and the extension of stay is not allowed.
Conditions for Multiple Entry Visa are:
* Applicant must show proof of sufficient fund for staying in Malaysia
* Posses valid and confirmed return ticket
Group tour is not eligible to apply for Multiple Entry Visa.
The Multiple Entry Visa is RM50.00 for Indian Citizens and RM30.00 for People's Republic of China's citizens.
- TRANSIT VISA - Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries. Foreign nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight do not require a transit visa.
* How to Apply Visa
* Visa Requirement By Countries
* Security Bond Fees
* Visa on Arrival
Valid return travel ticket and sufficient funds
A visitor is also required to present proof of his financial ability to finance his/her stay in Malaysia together with a confirmed return ticket to another destination.
Not a prohibited person
Any person classified under Section 8 of Immigration Act 1959/63 will not be allowed to enter Malaysia even though he/she is in possession of a valid Passport or Travel Document, Visa, travel ticket and sufficient funds.
Complete in the arrival/departure card
A visitor is required to complete the Arrival/Departure Card (Imm.26) upon arrival at the gazette entry points. This card is obtainable at any entry point, Malaysian Representative office abroad or travel agencies.
A visitor must present his/her passport together with the duly completed arrival / departure card to the Immigration officer on duty and he/she must ensure that the passport or travel document is endorsed with the appropriate pass before leaving the immigration counter.
* Visa application must be made at any Malaysian Representative Office Abroad.
* For countries that does not have Malaysian Representative, application can be made at the Embassy or British High Commissioner's Office.
* Application also can be made online through I-Visa System (for tourist from Chennai and New Delhi, India or Shanghai, China only).
3. Application for Visa Without Reference
Document required for visa application without reference (approval of visa is given by High Commission of Malaysia) are:
1. Original passport
2. Two (2) photocopies of passport
3. Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
4. Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
5. Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies (confirmed and returned ticket)
6. Bank statement / traveller's cheques
7. Invitation letter (if any)
8. Payment of visa fee
Note : Visa Without Reference is required for purpose of social visit
2. Application for Visa With Reference
Document required for visa application with reference (visa will issued after the application is being referred and approved by Department of Immigration Malaysia / Other Authority Agencies) are:
1. Original approval letter from Department of Immigration Malaysia / other authority agencies and two (2) photocopies
2. Original passport
3. Two (2) photocopies of passport
4. Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
5. Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
6. Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies
7. Payment of visa fee
Note: Visa With Reference are required for student, employment, dependent and professional visit pass.
Visa Enquiry
Countries That Requires Visa
Afghanistan (Visa With Reference)
Angola
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Central African Republic
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo Democratic Republic
Congo Republic
Cote D'ivoire
Djibouti
Equat. Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Hong Kong (C/I or D/I)
India
Liberia
Mali
Myanmar (normal passport)
Nepal
Niger
Rwanda
Serbia & Montenegro
Taiwan
United Nations (Laissez Passer)
Western Sahara
Commonwealth Countries That Requires Visa
Bangladesh
Cameroon
Ghana
Mozambique
Nigeria
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Countries That Requires Visa For a Stay Exceeding 3 Months
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria (Vienna)
Bahrain
Belgium
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Brazil
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kirgystan
Kuwait
Kyrgyz Republic
Lebanon
Lienchestien
Luxembourg
Morocco
Netherland
Norway
Oman
Peru
Poland
Qatar
Romania
St Marino
Saudi Arabia
Slovakia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Yemen
Countries That Requires Visa For a Stay Exceeding 1 Month
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Barbados
Belarus
Benin
Bolivia
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Chad
Chile
Costa Rica
Equador
El Savador
Estonia
Gabon
Georgia
Greece
Guatemala
Guinea Republic
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong SAR
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Macao SAR
Macedonia
Madagascar
Maldova
Mexico
Monaco
Mongalia
Nicaragua
North Korea
North Yemen
Panama
Paraguay
Portugal
Russia
Sao Tome & Principe
Senegal
Slovenia
Sudan
Surinam
Tajikistan
Togo
Ukraine
Upper Volta
Uzbekistan
Vatican City
Vanezuela
Zaire
Zimbabwe
Countries That Requires Visa For a Stay Exceeding 14 Days
Iran (15 days)
Iraq
Libya
Macao (Travel Permit/Portugal CI)
Palestine
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Yemen
Syria
No visa is required for U.S.A. citizens visiting Malaysia for social, business or academic purposes (except for employment).
No visa is required for a stay of less than one month for nationals of all ASEAN countries except Myanmar. For a stay exceeding one month a visa will be required, except for nationals Brunei and Singapore.
For national of Israel, visas are required and permission must be granted from Ministry of Internal Security.
For national of Republic of Serbia and Republic of Montenegro, visas are required and permission must be granted from Ministry Of Home Affairs.
Nationals of countries other than those stated above (with the exception of Israel) are allowed to enter Malaysia without a visa for a visit not exceeding one month.
Indian Nationals
If the traveller is an Indian pasport holder flying from North India he/she will be given visa on arrival at KUL for Malaysia. He/she may obtain his/her visa from his/her place either in New Delhi or Mumbai. If he/she is travelling from South India a visa to Malaysia is to be obtained before travels.
If travelling to Singapore, visa can be applied in KL but it will take 2 or 3 working days. Advisable to apply for it beforehand in India.
All visa to be multiple if he wants to travel in and out of these countries more than once.
Application also can be made online through I-Visa System (for tourist from Chennai and New Delhi, India or Shanghai, China only). http://www.imi.gov.my/eng/perkhidmatan/im_Permit.asp
