Visas Most visitors do not require a visa to enter Malaysia if the period is less than 1 month and the purpose of the visit is business or social.
Types ofVisa and Costs
Single-entry: £10 (for social and business visits of up to 3 months)
Multiple-entry: £20 (for business and government matters up to 3 months; in certain cases, validity of 12 months is granted).
Prices are subject to change. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for details.
Visa Validity
1to 3 months from date of issue.
Multiple-entry visas are valid for up to 3 months.In certain cases, validity of up to 12 months may be granted. Extensions are also possible.
Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for further details. Transit: 120 hours. The validity of the visa can also vary from nationality to nationality in accordance with whether a reference from the Immigration Department is obtained.
1. Passport or travel documents valid for at least 6 months.
2. Two identical passport-size photos.
3. Fee (payable in cash or postal order only).
4. Two completed and signed forms.
5. Proof of sufficient funds (including recent bank statement).
6. Onward or return ticket or travel itinerary from travel agent.
7. Compulsory yellow fever vaccination certificate for all visitors coming from infected areas as listed by WHO in the last 6 months.
8. Letter of introduction (and copy) from applicant’s employer, college or university.
9. For the spouse who is not working, a marriage certificate, photocopy of other spouse’s passport and a letter of introduction from their spouse’s employer must be submitted.
10. Completed Arrival/Departure card.
11. Self-addressed envelope (recorded delivery) if applying by post.
In addition,Student applications require:
1. Letter of acceptance from Government of private educational institutions
2. A student name list 3. Covering letter for Student Pass applications from educational institution 4. Stamped personal bond duty. Applications must not be applied directly to the Immigration Department.
Family members of a Student Pass holder should submit proof of family relationship. If person lives in a country with no Malaysian representative, that person may enter on a Visit Pass and then must apply to State Immigration Office within 1 month.
Wives of Malaysian nationals must submit photocopy of national’s ID card, national’s Citizenship Certificate (if applicable), national’s birth certificate, marriage certificate, letter of Declaration of Marriage certified by the Commissioner of Oaths, 2 photos of husband and wife, wedding family photo, wedding invitation card (if applicable), one photocopy of divorce certificate (if divorced prior to marriage) and a security bond.
Spouses and children of holders of Temporary Employment Visit passes must submit proof of relationship and proof of holder’s Temporary Employment Visit pass.
Those travelling on transit visas can only enter at the following airports: - Kuala Lumpur International; - Bayan Lepas; - Senai; - Kota Kinabalu; - Kucing; or via sea ports on cruise ships (’through passenger’ only). They must also ensure that they enter and exit at the same Entry/Exit point.
How Long will it take to Process Visa Application?
Same day Morning submission of the application (0915-1215) and afternoon collection (1530-1630). Times apply to the Malaysian High Commission in London.
Applications by post take approximately 2 weeks. Students who apply for a student pass on arrival will usually obtain one within 2 weeks.
Temporary Residence (Special pass for employment)
Those wishing to take up employment should apply for a job in advance. Their prospective employers should apply on their behalf for a Professional or Employment Pass.
In order to apply for an Employment Pass they should contact:
Kuala Lumpur Immigration Office Jabatan Imigresen Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur Aras 1-5, Blok 1 Pusat Bandar Damansara 50550 Kuala Lumpur Telephone: 03-20955077 Fax: 03-20924893
Visas are not required by the following:
- Nationals of all Commonwealth countries (except nationals of Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, who do require a visa) for all purposes and durations of visits for up to 1 or 3 months.
- Nationals of EU countries (except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia who do require a visa) for social visits of up to 3 months.
- Nationals of Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Iceland, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Morocco, Norway, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, the USA and Yemen for social visits of up to 3 months.
- Nationals of Iran, Libya, the Syrian Arab Republic and holders of a Portuguese Certificate of Identity, Palestinian travel documents or a Macau Travel Permit for social visits of up to 14 days.
- Nationals of Ireland for social visits of up to 2 months;
- Nationals of all countries other than those mentioned above for stays of up to 1 month.
- Nationals on transit without leaving the airport area, who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight and within 24 hours.
However, visas are required by nationals of the following countries:
Afghanistan Angola, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China (PR), Congo (Dem Rep), Congo (Rep), Côte D’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iraq, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and holders of a UN Laisser Passer (nationals of these countries may be granted visa relaxation for transit through Malaysia for less than 120 hours, via a Malaysian international airport, if in possession of confirmed onward airline tickets to a third country before arriving). This is subject to specific criteria that varies depending on individual circumstance.
Different procedures apply according to nationality. For example, certain nationals can only enter Malaysia through airports and not seaports. Consult the Embassy/Consulate for further details.
