Malaysia eVisa FAQ

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eVISA is an online application platform that enables foreign nationals to apply for an electronic visa to enter Malaysia at the comfort of their convenience.

It takes 48 hours for processing

This 48 hours processing period applies only for working days and, does not include weekends,public holidays, Malaysian holidays and any other specific countries holidays.

The 48 hours processing time also does not include unforeseen or uncontrollable eventsincluding, but not limited to, system maintenance downtime, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events or acts of war.

Your eVISA should be printed in an A4 format either in color or black and white.

Nationality China,India,Sri Lanka,Nepal,Myanmar,Bangladesh,Pakistan,Bhutan,Serbia,Montenegro

eVISA offers Single-Entry Visa (SEV) to China, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh,Pakistan, Bhutan, Serbia and Montenegro Nationals for a single journey into malaysia up to a maximum of 30 days for each visit with NO extensions allowed.

eVISA offers Multiple-Entry Visa (MEV) & Single-Entry Visa (SEV) to Indian Nationals for journey into Malaysia with up to a maximum of 30 days for each visit with NO extensions allowed.

To complete the registration process, you can confirm your email address by simply clicking on the link sent to your email.

The minimum required blank passport page is three (3).

Addressing to the Immigration Officer, you may write a simple cover letter stating your name passport and the address you are going to stay in Malaysia. Kindly also provide your friend’s or relative’s details (i.e. Identification card) and merge these files together as one to be uploaded in the Accommodation section.

Please be informed that the eVISA is only for tourism purposes. It is recommended to apply your business visa at the High Commission, Consulate or Embassy of Malaysia nearest to you.

Surname and given names are not mandatory fields. Please fill in the information/details as exactly as per current passport. (i.e. If applicant has no surname or given name in their passport, kindly leave the 'Surname' or 'Given Name' field blank.).

There are no specific formats for these cover letters. It is advisable to write a simple letter addressing to the Immigration Officer and explaining your circumstances for them to review..

The Visa on Arrival facility is only for the nationals of Japan, South Korea and UAE (only for such Kindly fill in the address of the Malaysia's International Airport in the address of your application. You are also required to write a cover letter explaining that you are only in transitand then upload the letter into your visa application.

You must ensure the following documents are valid prior to apply for an eVISA :

  1. Recent passport sized studio photo.
  2. Passport front page.
  3. Confirmed Return flight booking.
  4. Birth certificate for minor applicants.
  5. Proof of accommodation
  6. Other documentation depending on applicant's country.

eVISA can only be applied through our website: Apply Malaysia Visa

eVISA is vaild for 3 months while eVISA holder is entitled to stay up to a maximum of 30 days for each visit in Malaysia.

You are allowed to stay in Malaysia up to a maximum of 30 days each entry. You will be subjected to an administrative fine by the Malaysian local authorities and your next entry into Malaysia may be denied for a certain period of time if you failed to stay within the stipulated time.

We advise you to apply for your eVISA at least 2 weeks prior your departure to Malaysia.

No. eVISA does not allow applications to apply within Malaysia. eVISA must be obtained prior to your entry into Malaysia.

No, You are not required to submit any physical documents unless requested by the Malaysian Mission Office.

If you cannot provide the invitation letter, it is advisable that you write a cover letter in English language (PDF format) and mention the reason why you cannot provide the documents requested by Immigration

No. You do not have to re-apply for a new eVISA within 3 months from the approved visa issuance date by the Department of Immigration Malaysia to enter Malaysia.

Yes. You will need to re-apply a new eVISA since the approved visa issuance date by the Department of Immigration Malaysia to enter Malaysia is valid for 3 months only.

You can amend and edit your information in the eVISA application page accordingly before making payment.

The applicant assumes responsibility and must re-apply for a new eVISA with the correct information as per the travel documents if there are any mistakes made in his or her application.

Your eVISA allows you to enter Malaysia via all gazette Malaysian Entry Exit Points.

No. eVISA does not guarantee your entry to Malaysia as it is subjected to the approval of the Department of Immigration Malaysia at the Malaysian entry-exit points.

As stated in the Terms and Conditions during each application, all eVISA applications are considered on individual merit and the Malaysia Embassy or Consulate has the right to seek additional information at any stage of processing. The fact that an application for a visa has been received by the eVISA system does not guarantee that the eVISA will be issued. Malaysia Embassy or Consulate reserves the right to refuse an eVISA application without providing any reason. It is advisable that when you reapply again and kindly ensure that the application meets all requirements before submitting to Immigration for approva.

Below are the documents which are required to be presented upon arrival at Malaysia’s Entry Checkpoints are:

  1. Valid passport;
  2. Valid eVISA printout;
  3. Boarding Pass;
  4. Sufficient funds (Cash / Traveller’s Cheque / Debit or Credit Cards) to cover your expenses during your stay in Malaysia;
  5. Confirmed returned flight tickets; and
  6. Proof of accommodation.

No. eVISA does not guarantee your entry to Malaysia as it is subjected to the approval of the Department of Immigration Malaysia at the Malaysian entry-exit points.

Only applicants who are holding a valid working visa or student visa are entitled to apply from countries other than their origin country. If you are travelling in another country on vacation and holding a tourism visa of that country, you cannot apply eVISA online. It is advisable to apply your eVISA in your country of origin if you are planning to return to your country of origin at the end of your travel. Otherwise, your other alternative is applying a normal paper visa at the High Commission, Consulate or Embassy of Malaysia nearest to you.