Transit Policy of Malaysia

A visa is not required to transit through Malaysia providing that they do not intend to leave the international transit area, they are not permitted to switch between the KLIA and klia2 unless they hold a valid visa. Transit Without Visa (TWOV) is only applicable after clearing Malaysian Immigration for a maximum of 120 hours stop-over in Malaysia.

Nationals of Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Nepal that do not enjoy visa-free entry may still get a free transit pass for stays up to 120 hours when transiting through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or klia2. They must hold an onward ticket departing Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur in 120 hours, and the flight departing Malaysia must either be operated by Air Asia or Malaysia Airlines (MAS).

Nationals of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are only eligible when holding a visa or a residence permit issued by Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan or the United States, and are departing to or arriving from these countries. They may only arrive and depart from either the main terminal or the low cost carrier terminal (klia2), unless they hold a residence permit.

Citizens of Israel required a visa and an approval from the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs to be allowed into Malaysia.

Visa on Arrival

Visa on Arrival (VOA) will no longer be issued in Malaysia except for nationals of People’s Republic of China and India. Issuance of VOA will cost MYR200 and will be valid for 15 days with no further extension. Further information check HERE.

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