Malaysia Visa Guide

Types of Visa

The Malaysian Government issues Three (3) types of visa to foreign nationals:

1. Single Entry Visa

This visa is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social visit. Normally this type of visa is valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.

2. Multiple Entry Visa

This visa is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government-to-government matters. Normally it is 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 for 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

Possess valid and confirmed return ticket

Group tour is not eligible to apply for Multiple Entry Visa.

The Multiple Entry Visa is RM100.00 for Indian Citizens and RM30.00 for People's Republic of China's citizens.

3. Transit Visa

This visa 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 precincts and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight do not require a transit visa.

How to Apply for the Visa

Malaysia visa application must be made at any nearest Malaysian Representative Office Abroad.

For countries that do not have Malaysian Representative, application can be made at the Embassy or British High Commissioner's Office.

Application can also be made online through I-Visa System (Applicable for tourist from India and China only).

1. Application for Visa without Reference

Document required for visa application without reference (approval of visa is given by High Commission of Malaysia) are:

Original passport

Two (2) photocopies of passport

Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)

Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant

Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies (confirmed and returned ticket)

Bank statement / travelers cheque

Invitation letter (if any)

Payment of Malaysia Visa Fees

Note: Visa Without Reference is required for the 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:

Original approval letter from Department of Immigration Malaysia/other authority agencies

Original passport

Two (2) photocopies of passport

Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)

Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant

Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies

Payment of visa fee

Note: Visa With Reference is required for student, employment, dependent and professional visit pass.

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