World Country Guide

Restricted entry
(a) Certain nationals have to apply for a visa with a reference/approval from the Immigration Department in Malaysia, rather than through an Overseas Mission in their country of residence. (b) Foreign women who are at least six months pregnant (unless in transit) may be denied entry. (c) Nationals of Israel and Serbia & Montenegro require special approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and must be travelling for a special reason.

Passports
A valid passport or other travel documents recognised by the Malaysian government required by all. The former must have enough pages for the embarkation stamp upon arrival and be valid for at least six months at date of entry. The latter should be endorsed with a valid re-entry permit. If not in possession of a passport or travel document, a Document in lieu of Passport must be obtained from any Malaysian Representation Office. Holders of travel documents such as a Certificate of Identity, a Laisser Passer, a Titre de Voyage or a Country’s Certificate of Residence must ensure guarantee of return to country that issued the documents or the national’s country of residence.

Note
All visitors must also have proof of adequate funds and an onward or return sea or air ticket.

Visas
Visas are required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months, except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia who may stay for up to one month, and nationals of Latvia, who do require a visa;
(b) nationals of Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Iceland, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Yemen for social visits of up to three months;
(e) nationals of Iran, Libya, the Syrian Arab Republic, and holders of Palestinian travel documents or a Macau Travel Permit for social visits of up to 14 days;
(f) nationals of all countries other than those mentioned above for stays of up to one month, except for nationals of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China (PR), Colombia, Congo (Dem Rep), Congo (Rep), Côte D'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iraq, Israel, Latvia, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Serbia & Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Western Sahara who always require a visa.

Note
Certain nationals can only enter Malaysia through airports and not seaports. Nationals may still require a pass upon arrival, even if they are permitted to enter Malaysia visa-free.

Types of visa and cost
Single-entry: £10. Prices are subject to change. Student: RM60 per year, available only in Malaysia. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for details.

Validity
One to three months from date of issue. Multiple-entry visas are valid for up to three 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: five days. The validity of the visa can also vary from nationality to nationality in accordance with whether a reference from the Immigration Department is obtained.

Application and enquiries to
Malaysian High Commission; see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Two identical passport-size photos. (c) Fee (payable in cash or postal order only). (d) Two completed application forms. (e) Proof of sufficient funds (eg most recent bank statement). (f) Onward or return ticket or travel itinerary from travel agent. (g) Letter of introduction (and copy) from applicant’s employer, college or university. 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. (h) Self-addressed envelope (recorded delivery) if applying by post. Student: (a)-(h) and, (i) Letter of acceptance and covering letter from educational institution in Malaysia. (j) Stamped personal bond.

Working days required
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 two weeks. Students who apply for a student pass on arrival will usually obtain one within two weeks.