Learn More: Tourist eVisa
In March 2016, the government of Malaysia introduced the e-Visa program for travelers wishing to enter Malaysia. Travelers simply fill out an online application that enables certain foreign nationals to apply for an electronic visa to enter Malaysia. Applicants will receive their visas via email, after filling the application form with the necessary information and once the online credit card payment is completed.
The Malaysian e-Visa is available to nationals of China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Serbia,Pakistan and Montenegro. All visa applications are reviewed by the Government of Malaysia.
Required Documents to Apply
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Passport with at least 6 months of validity
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Credit/debit card or PayPal account for payment
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Recent passport-sized photo
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Copy of passport main page
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Travel itinerary
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Return flight ticket with E-Ticket Number (Indian nationals who want to apply online)
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Hotel reservation
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Birth certificate for minors (if applicable)
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Work or residence permit if living abroad (Not required to apply, but may be asked for when entering Malaysia).
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If staying with a friend/relative, you must provide a cover letter which includes the following information addressed to an immigration officer: name and passport number, name and address of friend/relative, scanned ID of the friend/relative, and dates of travel.
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Bangladesh citizens may be required at immigration to show a supporting document like a passport or residence permit from the US, UK, Ireland, or Schengen countries.
Important Instructions
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The e-Visa is valid for 90 days after issued. Its holder is entitled to stay up to 30 days Per Entry to Malaysia.
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Chinese living in China cannot apply.
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We recommend travelers apply for the e-Visa at least 2 weeks prior to their departure to Malaysia.
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Each traveler’s passport must be valid for at least six months from the planned date of entry.
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Applicants must be citizens of China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Serbia or Montenegro.
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A proof of accommodation is required to obtain the travel document. The dates in this document MUST match the travel dates selected in the application. This is a requirement that is demanded by the government in order to issue the travel document.
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Your approved visa must be printed on letter-sized paper (color or black and white) from your e-Visa account. This important e-Visa document must be presented upon arrival in Malaysia entry and exit checkpoints. A digital visa is not accepted.
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You are not permitted to apply for an e-Visa if you are currently located in Malaysia or Singapore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We require the following to submit your application:
- Scan of your passport (Valid for at least 6 months after entry into Malaysia)
- Passport photograph of the applicant (Taken within the last 6 months)
- Travel Itinerary showing flight details (confirmed and returned flight ticket)
- Proof of accommodation
- Birth certificate (for underage children)
- If staying with a friend/relative, you must provide a cover letter which includes the following information: Addressed to the Immigration Officer, Name and passport number, Name and address of friend/relative, Scanned ID of the friend/relative and Dates of travel.
Note: The government may require additional documentation after submission, which we will inform you of if this is the case.
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- Standard Processing Time: 6 Business Days
- Rush Processing: 4 Business Days
- Super Rush Processing: 2 Business Days
- Your e-VISA printout
- Sufficient funds (Cash/ Travellers Cheque/Debit or Credit Cards) to cover expenses during your stay at Malaysia
- Return flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation (Host invitation letter/Hotel Booking/Airbnb booking, Booking.com Confirmation etc)
- China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Serbia and Montenegro
You can use the following as the example:
Dear Immigration Officer,
My name is [Your Name] and my passport number is [Passport #].
I will be visiting Malaysia between the dates of [Start date] and [End date].
I will be staying with [name of host], who is my [relation of host] and currently resides in [host address].
Thank you.
On a case-by-case basis, the Malaysian Government may request a traveler to have a personal interview at the nearest Malaysian Embassy.
This does not happens very often, but we will notify you of all the details regarding the interview should it be required.
Details that we will send you by email regarding your interview will include:
- VENUE: Malaysia Embassy XXXX
- ADDRESS: XXX
- CONTACTS: XXX
- Phone Number : XXX
- Email : XXXXX@xxx.gov.my
- Interview Session: DATE & TIME
Yellow Fever vaccine is required if traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
More information in the following link:
- Malaysia Electronic Visa for Indian Citizens
- THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A MALAYSIA IMMIGRATION ENTRI NOTE
- Updated Information for Malaysia Visa Extension
- MALAYSIA 14 DAY QUARANTINE REQUIREMENT
- Malaysia eVisa Frequently Asked Questions
- MALAYSIA VISA FOR BANGLADESHI
- MALAYSIA ENTRI VISA FEES AND COST
- What happens if I overstay my Malaysia Visa?
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