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To enter Malaysia, visitors must
have a national passport or other internationally recognized
travel documents with a validity period of at least six months
beyond the length of stay in Malaysia. All passports and travel
documents must be endorsed for travelling in Malaysia.
Most visitors, either on business or pleasure trips, do not
require visas to enter Malaysia but this really depends on how
long you will be in the country. Please refer to the following
information on visa requirements to see if you will really need
a visa.
Note: All transit visitors who fly into Malaysia are eligible
for a visa free visit, as long as the period does not exceed
72 hours. Regulations may change from time to time; please check
with the nearest Malaysian Embassy before you start on your trip.
Restricted entry: Nationals of Israel and Yugoslavia (Serbia
and Montenegro), citizens of the British Dependent Territories,
foreign women who are at least 6 months pregnant (unless in transit)
and those of scruffy appearance will be denied entry. Passports
issued by Taiwan are not recognised unless accompanied by a document
in lieu of a passport and an entry visa.
PASSPORTS:
A valid passport or other travel documents recognised by the
Malaysian government required by all. The former must be valid
for at least 6 months at date of entry and the latter should
be endorsed with a valid re-entry permit.
Note: All visitors must also have proof of adequate funds and
an onward or return sea or air ticket.
VISAS:
Most visitors (including all nationals of countries listed in
the chart) 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 (see below for more detailed requirements).
However, visas are required at all times by nationals of the
following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China (PR),
India, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and
Vietnam (Nationals of these countries, except Nigeria, may be
granted visa relaxation on transiting Malaysia for under 72 hours
if in possession of confirmed onward airline tickets to a third
country before arriving).
Visas are not required by the following for social or business
visits:
(a) 1. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to 3 months (except nationals
of Ireland for stays of up to 2 months and nationals of Greece and Portugal
for stays of up to 1 month);
(b) 2. nationals of Commonwealth countries (except nationals
of those countries mentioned above who do require a visa) for
stays of up to 1 month; nationals of Australia, Canada, New Zealand
and South Africa for up to 3 months
(c) 3. nationals of Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Iceland,
Japan, Jordan, Korea (Rep. of), Kuwait, Lebanon, Liechtenstein,
Morocco, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Romania, San Marino,
Saudi Arabia, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey,
Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, USA and Yemen for stays of up
to 3 months
(d) nationals of CIS countries for stays of up to 1 month (except
nationals of Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan for stays of up to 3
months)
(e) nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Palestine and Syria for
up to 14 days
(f) nationals of all countries other than those mentioned above
for stays of up to 1 month.
Note: Visitors intending to stay longer that the granted period
should write to the Immigration Department at the Malaysian High
Commission in the country in which they are applying.
Types of visa and cost: Social and Business: single- and multiple-entry
prices vary from £2.50-£90 depending on nationality.
Prices are subject to change. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission
for details.
Validity: The permitted length of stay is entered on the visa
at the time of issue and is at the discretion of the issuer.
Extensions are possible. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission
for further details.
Application and enquiries to: Malaysian High Commission; see
address section.
Application requirements: (a) Passport valid for at least 6
months. (b) 3 passport-size photos. (c) Fee (payable in cash
or postal order only). (d) 3 completed and signed application
forms (at a charge of £0.25 each). (e) Proof of sufficient
funds. (f) Onward or return ticket. (g) Compulsory yellow fever
vaccination certificate for all visitors coming from infected
areas. (h) Letter of introduction from applicant's employer,
college or university.
Working days required: 1.
Temporary residence: Those wishing to take up employment should
apply for a job in advance. Their prospective employers should
then apply on their behalf for a Professional or Employment Pass
by contacting the Malaysian Immigration Headquarters, Block I,
Pusat Bandar Damansara, Bukit Damansutra, 50550 Kuala Lumpur
(tel: (3) 255 5077; fax: (3) 256 2340. For further details contact
the Malaysian High Commission (see address section).
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