TYPES OF VISA
The Malaysian Government issues Three (3) types of visas to foreign nationals:
1. Single Entry Visa
This is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social visit. It is normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.
2. Multiple Entry Visa
This is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government-to-government matters. It is normally valid for a period within three (3) months to twelve (12) months from the date of issue.Citizens of India and the People's Republic of China who wish to enter Malaysia for the purpose of a Social Visit are eligible to apply for the Multiple Entry Visa. The validity of the Multiple Entry Visa is one (1) year. Each entry is for 30 days only and the extension of stay is not allowed.
Conditions for the Multiple Entry Visa are:
- The applicant must show proof of sufficient funds for staying in Malaysia.
- The applicant must possess a valid and confirmed return ticket
- Tour groups are not eligible to apply for Multiple Entry Visa.
- The Multiple Entry Visa costs RM100.00 for Indian Citizens and RM30.00 for citizens of the People's Republic of China.
3. Transit Visa
This is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries. Foreign nationals on transit without leaving the airport premises and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight do not require a transit visa.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA
Visa applications must be made at any nearest Malaysian Representative Office Abroad. Applications can also be made online through I-Visa System (Applicable for tourist from India and China only).
1. Application for a Visa Without Reference
Documents required for the application of a visa without reference (approval of visa is given by High Commission of Malaysia) are:
a. Original passport
b. Two (2) photocopies of the applicant's passport
c. Two (2) photocopies of the visa application form (Form IMM.47)
d. Two (2) passport size photographs of the applicant
e. Original and two (2) photocopies of the ticket (confirmed and returned ticket)
f. Bank statement / traveller's cheque
g. Invitation letter (if any) *
h. Payment of visa fee
Note: Visa Without Reference is required for the purpose of a social visit.
* Please request an invitation letter from . An invitation letter will be issued on receipt of payment. If your visa is subsequently refused, the organisers will reimburse the registration fee less an administration fee of MYR 300, on presentation of the appropriate documentation from the Malaysian Immigration Authority. Please provide the following details for the invitation letter:
a. Name in Passport
b. Passport Issuing Country
c. Passport Number
d. Passport Expiry Date
2. Application for a Visa With Reference
Documents which are required for the application of a visa with reference (visa will issued after the application is being referred and approved by the Department of Immigration Malaysia / Other Agencies of Authority):
a. Original approval letter from the Immigration Department of Malaysia/other authority agencies
b. Original passport
c. Two (2) photocopies of the applicant's passport
d. Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
e. Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
f. Original and two (2) photocopies of an air ticket
g. Payment of visa fee
Yellow fever vaccination requirement
A Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all visitors or delegates (Malaysians and Foreigners) coming from or going to/through Yellow fever endemic countries as listed below:
Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela.
For more information on Yellow fever vaccination requirements, please click here.
