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Malaysia Visas & Entry Formalities
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia. Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government, must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport. Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad.
Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity, Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage or a Country's Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed. The documents shall be valid, for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia.
Visa Requirement : Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country. A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted. Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country. Visa, which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia.The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point. Types of Visa Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national: Single Entry Visa Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business visit. Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue. * Multiple Entry Visa Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government to government matters. Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the date of issue. * Transit Visa Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries. Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa.
How To Apply For A Visa
Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad. In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established, application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy. The applicant should present himself together with the following documents:
(a) Passport or Travel Document
(b) Form IM.47 (3 copies)(c) Three (3) passport sized photographs(d) Return or onward - journey traveling ticket
(e) Proof of sufficient funds- top -VISA REQUIREMENT
1. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit. The duration of stay is 3 Months only. The countries are : ALBANIA, ALGERIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELGIUM, BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CROATIA, CUBA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HUNGARY, ICELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, KIRGYSTAN, KUWAIT, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC, LEBANON, LIECHTENSTEIN, LUXEMBOURG, MOROCCO, NETHERLAND, NEW ZEALAND, NORTH YEMEN, NORWAY, OMAN, PERU, POLAND, QATAR, ROMANIA, ST. MARINO, SAUDI ARABIA, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TUNISIA, TURKMENISTAN, TURKEY, U.S.A, U.A.E, UNITED KINGDOM, URUGUAY.
2. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only. The countries are : All ASEAN countries except: MYANMAR, ANTIGUA & BERMUDA, ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELARUS, BELIZE, BENIN, BHUTAN, BOLIVIA, BOTSWANA, BULGARIA, CAMBODIA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, CYPRUS, DOMINICA, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, ESTONIA, FIJI, GABON, GAMBIA, GEORGIA, GHANA, GREECE, GRENADA, GUATEMALA, GUYANA, HAITI, HONDURAS, HONG KONG (SAR), IVORY COAST, JAMAICA, KAZAKHSTAN, KENYA, KIRIBATI, LATVIA, LESOTHO, LITHUANIA, MACAU (SAR), MACEDONIA, MALAWI, MALDIVES, MALDOVA, MALTA, MAURITIUS, MEXICO, MOLDAVIA, MONACO, MONGOLIA, NAMIBIA, NAURU, NICARAGUA, NORTH KOREA, PENAMA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, PARAGUAY, PORTUGAL, RUSSIA, SAO TOME & PRINCIPE, SLOVENIA, SOLOMAN ISLAND, ST. KITTS & NEVIS, ST. LUCIDA, ST. VINCENT, SUDAN, SURINAM, SWAZILAND, TAJIKISTAN, TANZANIA, TOGO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, TUVALU, UGANDA, UKRAINE, UPPER VOLTA, UZBEKISTAN, VANUATU, VATICAN CITY, VENEZUELA, WESTERN SAMOA, ZAIRE, ZAMBIA, AND ZIMBABWE.
3. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only. The countries are : IRAQ, LIBYA, SYRIA, MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT), PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT), PALESTINE, SIERRA LEONE, SOMALI, SOUTH YEMEN.
4. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only. The country is : IRAN
5. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit. The countries are : All Commonwealth Countries except: INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA.
6. Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit. The countries are : Sub Continent Nationals: BANGLADESH, INDIA, PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA. African Countries: ANGOLA, BURKINA FASO, BURUNDI, CAMEROON, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC,CONGO REPUBLIC,CONGO MOCRATIC REPUBLIC, COTE D'IVOIRE, DJIBOUTI, EQUATORIAL GUINEA, ERITREA, ETHIOPIA, GUINEA-BISSAU, GHANA, LIBERIA, ALI, MOZAMBIQUE, NIGER, NIGERIA, RWANDA, WESTERN SAHARA. Other Countries: TAIWAN, MYANMAR, NEPAL, BHUTAN, PR CHINA. All holders Certificate of Identity, All holders of Laisser Passer, All holders of Titre De Voyage, Afghanistan (Visa With Reference)
7. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit & Study. The countriy is : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL
Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand. However, the following conditions apply:
1. The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14 days. Extension of visa is NOT allowed.
2. Must have a confirmed return ticket AND 3. Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport ORb) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs, Tanjung Kupang. However, nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for "visa on arrival" : ANGOLA, ETHIOPIA, BURKINA FASO, GUINEA-BISSAU, BURUNDI, GHANA, CAMEROON, LIBERIA, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, MALI, CONGO REPUBLIC, MOZAMBIQUE, DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC, NIGER, COTE D'IVORE, NIGERIA, DJIBOUTI, RWANDA, EQUATORIAL GUINEA, WESTERN SAHARA, ERITREA
OUTSOURCING OF VISA APPLICATIONS TO TRAVEL AGENTS, THE HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA IN SINGAPORE TO OUTSOURCE VISA APPLICATIONS TO TRAVEL AGENTS WITH EFFECT FROM 1 SEPTEMBER 2004
With effect from 1 September 2004, the High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore will outsource all visa applications to a number of appointed travel agents.
Following discussions with the National Association of Travel Agents (NATAS), Singapore and also with the agents concerned, close to 30 travel agents would be initially appointed to process visa applications to Malaysia on behalf of the High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore. The full list of the appointed travel agents will be released to the media at 1600 hours today and will also be posted at the Immigration Office of the High Commission at 30 Hill Street.
The High Commission will no longer accept walk-in visa applications by individuals. Individuals who wish to apply for visas to Malaysia should now do so through the appointed travel agents. The appointed travel agents have agreed to process visa applications regardless of whether the applicants are using their other tourism-related services. The travel agents will charge a service fee of approximately $20 for each application.
The High Commission will process all visa applications submitted through the appointed travel agents within three days. In the case of a visa application being denied, the applicant can appeal directly to the High Commission for reconsideration. The applicant may be called for an interview.
Notwithstanding the above arrangement, citizens of Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Taiwan who possess Singapore entry-visas can also apply for a Visa on Arrival to enter Malaysia at the following entry points: i) Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar, Tanjung Kupang, Johor (Second Link).
In addition, individuals from China and Taiwan visiting Tioman Island can also apply for a visa on Arrivals at: Tioman Island Airport Immigration Office at the Marine Department, Tioman Island.
The primary objective of the new system is to reduce the extremely long queues daily at the High Commission. The new system will also enable predictability in travel arrangement being organized by travel companies bith in Malaysia and Singapore. The new system would certainly bring substantial benefits to the travel industry in both Malaysia and Singapore.
The High Commission would appreciate any feedback on the implementation of this arrangement. You may liaise with us through: Fax : 67336135 Email : mwspore@singnet.com.sg ismail@imi.gov.my 9 In view of heavy volume of traffic involved, the Immigration and Consular Offices of the High Commission will also no longer handle inquiries over the phone. You may contact the High Commission through fax or email and may also seek clarification personally at the Enquiries Counter at the Immigration and Consular Offices of High Commission.
CUSTOMS FORMALITIES
Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following, imported by visitors are liable to duty: carpets, garments, clothing accessories, jewellery, chocolates, handbags, spirits, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and cigarettes. Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation, refundable on departure. The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts. Non-dutiable goods include cameras, watches, pens, lighters, perfumeries and cosmetics.
HEALTH REGULATIONS
Yellow Fever vaccination is required for all visitors coming from Yellow fever infected areas or endemic zones except for children under 1 year of age. CURRENCY General Information Visitors may bring in or take out any amount of currency, except Malaysia Currency. When leaving Malaysia, a person must NOT have more money than the amount he brought in. If the person has more money, he must declare from where the extra money came from. Ringgit Malaysia (RM) One may bring in and out of Malaysia, only RM1000 and NOT more than that.Foreign Currency If the amount is more than US$2,500, one has to fill in form IMM26. This form IMM26 will then be endorsed by immigration officers and returned to the visitors to be kept in their passports.
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