AI3 & SOI ASIA JOINT MEETING (29 NOVEMBER-1 DECEMBER 2009, UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA)

Malaysia Visa Requirements

For more detail information, please refer to Immigration Department of Malaysia's Official Website :
http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/services/visitors

Below is the list of country for No Malaysia Visa Requirement, No Malaysia Visa Requirements dependent on Length of stay, and Need Malaysia Visa for Entry

  • No M'sia Visa Requirements
  • No M'sia Visa Requirements dependent on Length of stay
  • Need M'sia Visa for Entry
There is no Malaysia visa requirements for citizens of
The Commonwealth countries (except Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria)
British protected persons or citizens of the Republic of Ireland
citizens of Switzerland, the Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein
No Malaysia visa requirements for U.S.A. citizens visiting for social, business or academic purposes (except for local employment).
No Malaysia visa requirements for a stay not exceeding three months for citizens of
Albania Algeria Argentina Austria
Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bosnia Herzegovina
Chile Croatia Cuba Czech
Republic Denmark Egypt Finland
France Germany Hungary Iceland
Italy Japan Jordan Kyrgyzstan
Kuwait Lebanon Luxembourg Norway
Oman Peru Poland Qatar
Romania Saudi Arabia South Korea Spain
Sweden Slovakia Tunisia Turkey
U.A.E. Uruguay Yemen
 
Malaysia visa not required for a stay of not more than one month for citizens of
all ASEAN countries Hong Kong Macau
British National Overseas North Korea
 
For a stay exceeding one month, a Malaysia visa will be required, for citizens of
Thailand Laos Vietnam Myanmar
Indonesia Cambodia Philippines
 
No Malaysia visa requirements for a stay not exceeding 14 days for citizens of
Afghanistan Iran Iraq Libya
Syria Macau (travel permit) Portugal Alien Passport
 
Need Malaysia Visa for Entry the citizens of
Bangladesh Bhutan China India
Nepal Nigeria Pakistan Sri Lanka
Angola Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon
Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo Republic Cote D'Ivoire Djibouti Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea Ethiopia Guinea Republic Guinea-Bissau
Liberia Madagascar Mali Mauritania
Mozambique Rwanda Senegal Western Sahara
Taiwan Laisser Passer holders Titre De Voyage

Special Approval Required
Citizens of Israel and Yugoslavia are required to apply for Special Approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs before entering Malaysia.
Malaysia Visa Requirements for other nations
Citizens or nationals other than stated above do not require a visa for social/business visit for stay not exceeding one month.
Documents require for making Malaysia Visa
International Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Two passport-size photos.
Fee
Two completed and signed application forms
Proof of sufficient funds (including original and photocopy of most recent bank statement).
Onward or return ticket or travel itinerary from travel agent.
Compulsory yellow fever vaccination certificate for all visitors coming from infected areas as listed by World Health Organization.
Letter of introduction (and copy) from employer, college or university.
Malaysia Visa validity period
The permitted length of stay is entered on the visa at the time of issue and is at the discretion of the issuer. Normally 1 to 3 months from date of issue. Extensions are possible. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for further details.
Malaysia Visa Requirements Special Notes
You may still require a pass upon arrival, even if you are permitted to enter Malaysia visa free.
Women who are at least six months pregnant (unless in transit) may be denied entry.
All visitors must have proof of adequate funds and an onward or return sea or air ticket.
Malaysia has special requirements for persons intending to visit for extended periods (usually more than 90 days) or those who plan to reside, work, study or engage in non-tourist activities.
Do not enter Malaysia with a tourist Malaysia visa for non-tourist purposes. Violations may result in serious penalties.
This "Malaysia VISA requirements" have been confirmed with local authorities and to the best of our knowledge are currently valid. But Malaysia VISA requirements are subjected to change, as it is the sole prerogative of the nation to determine who is allowed to enter. If in doubt, please contact the Malaysia embassy to check Malaysia visa requirements for your nationality.
Important Immigration Notes
Remove your passport cover to facilitate immigration clearance.
Do not carry stuffs for other people (especially strangers!). If the stuffs are or contain dutiable, controlled or prohibited items, you will be held responsible (Not the other party). Under the Malaysia law, the penalty for the illegal importation of controlled drugs such as heroin or morphine is DEATH.
Under the Malaysia law, you will be required to open, unpack and pack your baggage when the immigration custom officer wishes to conduct an examination of your baggage. This is to give you full control over the entire proceeding such that you can determine the manner of the opening, unpacking and packing of your personal belongings. This would also prevent any unintentional damage to your baggage or belongings.