Malaysia has beautiful landscapes, rich history and diverse cultural traditions. It is an advanced Asian country that attracts millions of visitors from different parts of the world, and provides them with everything they need for a perfect vacation, starting from the picturesque beaches and dense rain forests, through high plateaus and mysterious caves.
Book your next vacation to Malaysia and participate in fun activities full of fun and tour and visit its markets and wonderful restaurants … But first of course you need to obtain a travel visa.
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Nationalities that can travel to Malaysia for 90 days without a visa
Citizens of the following countries are allowed to visit Malaysia for a period of 90 days without a visa:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Romenia, Qatar San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Yemen, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic , Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, And others.
Besides these countries, citizens of about 100 other countries are allowed to enter Malaysia without a visa for 30 days.
Types of visa
The Malaysian government issues three types of visas to foreign citizens:
1. One-time entry visa
It is issued to foreign citizens who want to enter Malaysia for tourism and recreation, and it is valid for one time entry within three months from the date of issuance.
2. Multiple entry visa
The multiple entry visa is issued to foreign citizens who need the visa to enter Malaysia for work or government transactions, and it is valid for use for a period ranging between 3 and 12 months from the date of issuance.
However, there are some conditions for obtaining a multiple entry visa:
1. The applicant must bring a document proving that he has sufficient financial balance to remain in Malaysia.
2. Having a valid and confirmed return ticket.
3. Tourist groups are not allowed to apply for a multiple entry visa.
3. Traffic visa
The traffic visa is issued to foreign citizens who need the visa to enter Malaysia while traveling to other countries, only in cases where the traveler intends to leave the airport before catching his next flight.
How to apply for a visa? What documents are required to obtain a Malaysia visa?
The visa application must be made at any office representing the country of Malaysia. Below is a list of documents required for the Malaysian visa application. Please note that the list of documents may vary from country to country, so check the website for detailed information.
1. A visa application form to be completed and signed by the applicant.
2. The original passport (machine readable) with two copies of the applicant’s personal data page, and it must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of arrival in Malaysia.
3. Three recent personal photos measuring 3.5 x 5 cm with white background only.
Disclaimer: The visa requirements may change at any time, and the contents of these pages represent the limits of our knowledge of this issue and provide it to you in good faith. It is the sole responsibility of visitors to the site or its users to use the data contained therein. For more information on obtaining a Malaysia visa, please contact the nearest embassy of the country or visit the Malaysia embassy website.
