VISA INFORMATION

Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia. Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport. Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad. Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity, Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage or a Country's Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed. The documents shall be valid, for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia.

Visa Requirements :-
Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country. A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted. Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country. Visa, which has been granted, is not absolute guaranteed that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia. The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point.

Types of Visa

Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national:

* Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business visit. Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue. 

* Multiple Entry Visa 
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government to government matters. Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the date of issue. 

* Transit Visa
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 does not require a transit visa. 

How To Apply For A Visa

Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad. In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established, application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy. The applicant should present himself together with the following documents:

(a) Passport or Travel Document 
(b) Form IM.47 (3 copies) – please download this form at www.imi.gov.my
(c) Three (3) passport sized photographs
(d) Return or onward - journey travelling ticket
(e) Proof of sufficient funds

VISA REQUIREMENTS BY COUNTRY

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1. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa for Social Visit. The duration of stay is 3 months only. The countries are:

2. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia for Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 month only. The countries are:
All ASEAN countries except:

3. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia for Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only. The countries are:

4. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia for Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only. The country is: IRAN

5. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia for any purpose of visit. The countries are:

All Commonwealth Countries except;

6. Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia for any purpose of visit. The countries are:
Sub Continent Nationals:

African Countries:

Other Countries:

And;
- All holders Certificate of Identity
- All holders of Laisser Passer
- All holders of Titre De Voyage
- Afghanistan (Visa With Reference)

7. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia for Social Visit & Study. The country is: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)

VISA ON ARRIVAL
Visa-on-arrival will be only given to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand. However, the following conditions apply:

1. The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14 days. Extension of visa is NOT allowed. 

2. Must have a confirmed return ticket AND 

3. Point of entry is:
   a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR
   b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs, Tanjung Kupang.

However, nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for "visa on arrival":

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES
Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods

Certain goods such as the following, imported by visitors are liable to duty: carpets, garments, clothing accessories, jewellery, chocolates, handbags, spirits, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and cigarettes. Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation, refundable on departure. The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts. Non-dutiable goods include cameras, watches, pens, lighters, perfumeries and cosmetics.