Malaysia Visa Requirement

Foreigners who wish to visit Malaysia must obtain a visa from one of the Malaysian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.

On 1 March 2017, Malaysian government has set up a new online application system to accept applications for Electronic Visa (eVisa) and Electronic Travel Registration and Information (eNTRI) to facilitate tourism. eVisa applications are available to citizens of Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Serbia and Sri Lanka, while eNTRI applications are available only to holders of Indian and Chinese passports.

eVisa application also applies to those seeking student or expatriate visas for entering Malaysia, although they must report to immigration authorities after arrival to obtain their immigration passes. The application website contains IP address detection, applicants have to apply from outside Malaysia and Singapore or they will be blocked from the application.

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.

Holders of passports issued by the following 63 countries are granted visa-free entry to Malaysia for 90 days. Further information check HERE.

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