Visa

Visa Assistance Letter (Latest Info)

Authors needing VISA Assistance letters can download them from EDAS

1. Log into EDAS site, and find your paper.
2. Toward the bottom of the page, you will find in the properties column the words “visa letter”
3. Click on the image and you will be able to confirm or change your address information reflected in the letter.
4. Then the system will generate the letter for your use.
5. If you have any problems, please click the help tab in the EDAS system.

Types of Visa

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

1. Single Entry Visa

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

2. Multiple Entry Visa

This is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government-to-government matters. It is normally valid for a period within three (3) months to twelve (12) months from the date of issue.Citizens of India and the People’s Republic of China who wish to enter Malaysia for the purpose of a Social Visit are eligible to apply for the Multiple Entry Visa.The validity of the Multiple Entry Visa is one (1) year. Each entry is for 30 days only and the extension of stay is not allowed.

Conditions for the Multiple Entry Visa are:

  1. The applicant must show proof of sufficient funds for staying in Malaysia
  2. The applicant must possess a valid and confirmed return ticket
  3. Tour groups are not eligible to apply for Multiple Entry Visa.
  4. The Multiple Entry Visa costs RM100.00 for Indian Citizens and RM30.00 for citizens of the People’s Republic of China.

3. Transit Visa

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

How to apply for a Visa

Visa application can be apply at any nearest Malaysian Embassies and High Commissions Office Abroad. Application can also be made online through eVISA Portal (applicable for Tourist, Expatriate, Student and Medical Tourist from 10 countries (People Republic of China (PRC), India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bhutan, Serbia and Montenegro only). eVISA Portal can be access through malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my

Any information regarding eVisa system click here

1. Application for a Visa Without Reference

Documents required for Visa Without Reference application (approval of visa is given by Malaysian Embassies and High Commissions Office Abroad) are:

  1. Original passport
  2. Two (2) photocopies of the applicant’s passport
  3. Two (2) photocopies of the visa application form (Form IMM.47)
  4. Two (2) passport size photographs of the applicant
  5. Original and two (2) photocopies of the ticket (confirmed and returned ticket)
  6. Bank statement / traveller’s cheque
  7. Invitation letter (if any)
  8. Visa fee

Note : Visa Without Reference is required for the purpose of social visit.

2. Application for a Visa With Reference

Documents required for Visa With Reference application (visa will issued after the application is being referred and approved by Immigration Department of Malaysia / Other Authorised Agencies) are:

  1. Original approval letter from the Immigration Department of Malaysia / other authority agencies
  2. Original passport
  3. Two (2) photocopies of the applicant’s passport
  4. Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
  5. Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
  6. Original and two (2) photocopies of an air ticket
  7. Payment of visa fee

Note: Visa With Reference is required for students, those seeking employment, dependants and professionals on a visit pass.

Travel to Malaysia after the 1st of August 2022

𝘽𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 1 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 2022, 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙮𝙎𝙚𝙟𝙖𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

Additionally, travellers are no longer required to undergo pre-departure screening, on-arrival test (OAT), and quarantine orders regardless of vaccination status.

This relaxation is in line with the country’s health system is now at a good and controlled level, apart from aiming to facilitate the entry procedures of travelers to this country.