Country Entry Formalities

Important Documentation to Bring to Malaysia

Passport and travel Documents

Visitors to Malaysia must be in possession of a valid passport/travel documents with a minimum validity of six months beyond the period of intended stay. In the case of a national passport not recognized by the Malaysian Government, the holder must be in possession of document in lieu of passport obtainable at the nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Missions Abroad. The national passport must also ensure his re-entry into the country of his citizenship.

Every visitor to Malaysia has to fill in a disembarkation card (IMM.26). This has to be handed to the immigration on arrival together with the national passport. A passport is also required for travels between Sabah and Sarawak.

Passes issued upon entering Peninsular Malaysia are not valid for entry into Sarawak. Fresh passes must be obtained upon arrival at the entry point in Sarawak. However, subject to conditions stipulated, visitor passed issued in Immigration Authorities in Sabah and Sarawak are valid for any parts of Malaysia.

Visa Requirements

Commonwealth Citizens (except Bangladesh/India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), British Protected Citizens or Citizens of Republic of Ireland, and Citizens of Switzerland, Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein do not need a visa to enter Malaysia.

Citizens of Albania, Austria, Algeria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Republic of Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Italy, United States of America, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, North Yemen, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Tunisia do not require a visa for a Social and Business visit not exceeding three (3) moths.

Nationals of ASEAN countries do not require a visa for a Social and Business visit not exceeding one (1) month.

Citizens of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and South Yemen do not require a visa for a Social and Business visit not exceeding 14 days.

Citizens of Bulgaria, Romania and Russia do not require a visa for a Social and Business visit not exceeding one (1) week.

Nationals of Republic of China, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cuba, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, North Korea, Nepal, Myanmar, Taiwan, Vietnam, and all Certificate of Identity (CI) holders must obtain a visa before entering Malaysia.

Citizens of Nations other than those stated above (except Serbia Montenegro and Israel) are allowed to enter Malaysia for a Social and Business visit not exceeding one (1) month without having a Visa.

A visitor intending to visit any part of Malaysia is required to be in possession of only one Visa to travel direct from one part of the nation to another.

Visas are issued by Malaysian Diplomatic Missions abroad or British Consulates which act for Malaysia in countries where no diplomatic representation of Malaysia is established. All visitors to Malaysia should inquire at the nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Mission for the latest entry procedures and requirements.