For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?
This route covers visitors whose nationality and travel document qualify for a Malaysian visa exemption; they receive the Short Term Social Visit Pass on arrival, subject to admission. The general visitor pass does not make every nationality visa-free, and a traveller who needs a prior visa must use the relevant visa route instead.
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- The Short term social visit pass
The Short term social visit pass is given to foreign visitors upon arrival for the following purposes: Social visit Visiting relatives Tourism Journalism / Reporting Meeting / Conference Business Discussion Factory Inspection Auditing Company Accounts Signing Agreement Carrying out a survey on investment opportunities/setting up factory Attending Seminars Students on goodwill missions or taking examinations at a university Taking part in sports competitions Other activities approved by the Director General of Immigration. Extension of Social Visit Pass An Extension may be given on Special consideration e.g. due to illness, accident, war in home country etc. The visitor must furnish evidence, and also present a confirmed return ticket to their home country or third country. Required Documents Applicants must appear in person together with passport Form IMM.55 Supporting documents (if relevant) Confirmed ticket to home country or in possession of a visa and ticket to a third country
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1. Below are the visa requirements by country Countries required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia (List of involved countries) ***Afghanistan (VDR) Angola* Bangladesh Bhutan Burkina Faso* Burundi* Cameroon* Central African Republic* Colombia Democratic Republic of Congo* Congo Republic* Djibouti* Equatorial Guinea* Eritrea* Ethiopia* Ghana* Guinea-Bissau* India** Ivory Coast (Cote D’ Ivoire)* Liberia* Mali* Montenegro Mozambique* Nepal Nigeria* Niger* Pakistan Rwanda* Serbia Sri Lanka NOTE For countries marked as (*) are allowed to enter Malaysia by air only. India** citizen: visa exempts until 31st December 2026. ***Afghanistan nationals who wish to enter Malaysia for social visit purposes must obtain a visa approval letter before applying for a VTR. Visa is not required for a stay of less than one (1) month for ASEAN nationals except Myanmar. Visas required for duration of stay exceeds (1) month except for Brunei and Singapore nationals. 2. Visa With Reference (VDR) This visa facility application is open to all foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia for the purpose of studying, working, or other purposes, subject to the approval of a Visa With Reference (VDR/eVDR) or Visa Approval Letter (eVAL), EXCEPT for the following countries which do not require a visa for any purpose of entry: NO. COUNTRY 1. SOUTH AFRICA 2. ANTIGUA & BARBUDA 3. AUSTRALIA 4. BAHAMAS 5. BARBADOS 6. BELIZE 7. BOTSWANA 8. BRUNEI 9. CYPRUS 10. DOMINICA 11. FIJI 12. GAMBIA 13. GRENADA 14. GUYANA 15. IRELAND 16. JAMAICA 17. CANADA 18. KENYA 19. KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLAND) 20. LIECHTENSTEIN 21. LESOTHO 22. MALAWI 23. MALDIVES 24. MALTA 25. MAURITIUS 26. NAMIBIA 27. NAURU 28. NETHERLANDS 29. NEW ZEALAND 30. PAPUA NEW GUINEA 31. SAMOA /WESTERN SAMOA 32. SAN MARINO 33. SEYCHELLES 34. SIERRA LEONE 35. SINGAPORE 36. SOLOMON ISLAND 37. ST LUCIA 38. ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES 39. ST. KITTS AND NEVIS 40. SWAZILAND / ESWATINI 41. SWITZERLAND 42. TANZANIA 43. TONGA 44. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 45. TUVALU 46. UGANDA 47. UNITED KINGDOM 48. VANUATU 49. ZAIRE 50. ZAMBIA 51. ZIMBABWE 3. Travel documents that require a visa to enter Malaysia are as follows: Laissez Passer European Union Laissez-Passer (EULP) Administrative and technical staff who are assigned to the Office of the Delegation of the European Union in Malaysia Short-term officials or staff at the Office of the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia who will be staying for more thank 30 days but less than one year Certificate of Identity Titres De Voyages US Re-entry Permit For Naturalization Surat Perjalanan Laksana Pasport (SPLP) Hong Kong (CI/DI) 4. Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate must be presented upon arrival in Malaysia for travelers from countries at risk of yellow fever infection. The list of countries can be checked through the official website of the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH). Please visit the following link for more information: MOH Website 5. eVISA Frequently Asked Questions Where can I get other information about eVISA? For more information, please visit https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my. How can I address problems that arise during the eVISA application? You can address issues related to your eVISA application through the Live Chat Support button on the eVISA portal https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Entry Requirements/conditions
Entry Requirements/conditions for foreigners visiting or temporary stay in Malaysia as follows: Holding a valid passport or a valid travel document with a validity of MORE than 6 months Obtain a valid VISA (for nationals that requires a visa to enter Malaysia) Having sufficient financial provisions to sustain the period of stay in Malaysia Applicant is not registered under the Suspect List of the Immigration Department of Malaysia or the stolen Lost Travel Document (STLD) system Applicant is not categorized as a prohibited immigrant EVISA can be applied online through the official website: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/. Should you have any Q&A about E VISA can also be referred through this link https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/faq FOR INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS The Malaysian government has announced the extension of visa waiver for Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia until 31 December 2026, for up to 30 days, for business, tourism, social or transit purposes. In this regard, Indian passport holders are required to ensure the fulfillment of the criteria and provide supporting documents during the security and immigration screenings as follows: The passport validity must be at least six (6) months; Confirmed Return Flight Tickets; Confirmed Hotel Booking; and Compulsory online submission of the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) three (3) days before the arrival date. The online MDAC forms for international travellers are available via https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main