Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No/1 | Yes | | Australian | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | USA | Yes | No/3 | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | No/1 | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
Restricted entry: Nationals of Israel and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), foreign women who are at least six months pregnant (unless in transit) and those of scruffy appearance will be denied entry. Passports issued by Chinese Taipei 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 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.
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 one 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, Angola, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China (PR), Comoros, Congo (Rep), Congo (Dem Rep), Côte D’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong (SAR), India, Liberia, Mali, Myanmar, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Western Sahara (nationals of these countries may be granted visa relaxation for transit through Malaysia, for less than five days, via a Malaysian international airport, if in possession of confirmed onward airline tickets to a third country before arriving). British Overseas Citizens also require a visa.
Visas are not required by the following for social or business visits:
(a) 1. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to three months (except nationals of Greece and Portugal for stays of up to one month);
(b) 2. nationals of Commonwealth countries (except nationals of those countries mentioned above who do require a visa) for stays of up to one month; nationals of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa for up to three months;
(c) 3. nationals of Albania, Algeria, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Fiji, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Rep), Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Morocco, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, USA and Yemen for stays of up to three months;
(d) nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Palestine, Syria and holders of a Portuguese Certificate of Identity or a Macao Travel Permit for stays of up to 14 days;
(e) nationals of all countries other than those mentioned above for stays of up to one month;
(f) travellers on transit to another country, for less than five days, with a confirmed ticket via a Malaysian airport.
Note: Nationals of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka must apply for a visa from the consulate, embassy or Malaysian Immigration Department in their countries of residence. Visitors intending to stay longer than 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, Business and Transit: single- and multiple-entry visa prices are flat-rate fees of £10, except for Indian passports, in which case the multiple-entry fee is £20. 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. Normally three to 12 months from date of issue. Extensions are possible. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for further details.
Application and enquiries to: Malaysian High Commission; see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) Passport valid for at least six months. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Fee (payable in cash or postal order only). (d) Three completed and signed application forms (at a charge of £0.50 each). (e) Proof of sufficient funds (including original and photocopy of most recent bank statement). (f) Onward or return ticket or travel itinerary from travel agent. (g) Compulsory yellow fever vaccination certificate for all visitors coming from infected areas. (h) Letter of introduction (and copy) from applicant’s employer, college or university.
Working days required: Same day – morning submission of the application (0900-1200) and afternoon collection (1530).
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 Head Office, 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 Contact Addresses section).
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