for foreigners
As for 10 July 2023
VISA APPLICATION – REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements/conditions for foreigners visiting or temporary stay in Malaysia
- Holding a valid passport or a valid travel document with a validity of MORE than 6 months;
- Obtain a valid Visa (for nationals that requires a visa to enter Malaysia) through eVisa system or by Physical Application for Visa (if applicable);
- Having sufficient financial provisions to sustain the period of stay in Malaysia;
- Applicant is not registered under the Suspect List of the Immigration Department of Malaysia or the stolen Lost Travel Document (STLD) system; and
- Applicant is not categorized as a prohibited immigrant.
- Website: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/syarat-kemasukan-ke-malaysia-en/
- You may contact Visa Department at the Consulate through phone (+971 4 3985 843) or email (cons.dxb@kln.gov.my or consulate@malaysianembassy.ae) for more information.
eVisa System
- eVISA is an online application platform that enables foreign nationals to apply for an electronic visa to enter Malaysia at the comfort of your convenience.
- Kindly visit https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp or www.imi.gov.my to apply for eVisa.
- For more information about eVISA, you may refer to the following attachments:
- About eVISA:
https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/FAQ/PDF/FAQ/About/eVISA/eVISA-About_en.pdf?version=4.0
- General information about eVISA:
https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/FAQ/PDF/FAQ/T&C/eVISA/eVISA_en.pdf?version=4.0
- Information about eVISA for Medical purpose:
https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/FAQ/PDF/FAQ/T&C/eVISA/eVISA_Medical.pdf?version=3.2
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/FAQ/PDF/FAQ/Support/FAQ_en.pdf?version=4.0
- Please also note that eVISA application is processed by the Immigration Department of Malaysia and not the Consulate. You may also utilise the chat room available in the eVISA webpage or email mwjeddah@kln.gov.my (focal for eVisa application) for any further clarification or inquiry.
Countries listed below are eligible for eVISA Application:
China Afghanistan
India Angola
Sri Lanka Burkina Faso
Nepal Burundi
Myanmar Cameroon
Bangladesh Central African Republic
Pakistan Congo Democratic Republic
Bhutan Colombia
Serbia Congo Republic
Montenegro Djibouti
Eritrea Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia Ghana
Guinea – Bissau Hong Kong (C.I/D.I)
Ivory Coast Kosovo
Liberia Mali
Mozambique Niger
Nigeria Rwanda
Countries listed below are eligible for eVISA for the purpose of Study/Employment/Medical Treatment:
Afghanistan Czech Republic Republic of Kyrgyz Qatar
Albania Denmark Laos Romania
Angola Djibouti Latvia Russia
Argentina Egypt Lebanon Rwanda
Armenia El Salvador Liberia Sao Tome and
Austria Equate Guinea Libya Principe
Azerbaijan Eritrea Lithuania Saudi Arabia
Bahrain Estonia Luxembourg Serbia
Bangladesh Ethiopia Macao SAR Senegal
Belarus Finland Macedonia Slovakia
Belgium France Madagascar Slovenia
Benin Gabon Moldova Somalia
Bhutan Georgia Mali South Korea
Bolivia Germany Mauritania Spain
Bosnia-Herzegovina Ghana Mexico Sri Lanka
Brazil Greece Monaco Suriname
Bulgaria Guatemala Mongolia Sweden
Burkina Faso Guinea Montenegro Syria
Burundi Haiti Morocco Tajikistan
Cambodia Honduras Mozambique Taiwan
Cameroon Hong Kong SAR/BNO Myanmar Thailand
Cape Verde Hong Kong (C.I/D.I) Nepal Togo
Central African Hungary Nicaragua Tunisia
Republic Iceland Niger Türkiye
Chad India Nigeria Turkmenistan
Chile Indonesia Norway Ukraine
China Iran Oman United Arab
Colombia Iraq Pakistan Emirates
Comoros Italy Palestine United State of
Congo Democratic Ivory Coast Panama America
Republic Japan Paraguay Uruguay
Congo Republic Jordan Peru Uzbekistan
Costa Rica Kazakhstan Philippine Vatican City
Croatia Kyrgyzstan Poland Venezuela
Cuba Kuwait Portugal Vietnam
Yemen
Physical Application for Visa
- Other nationalities not listed above and require visa to travel to Malaysia can submit their application to the Consulate office. Appointment is required. Appointment request can be sent via email to consulate@malaysianembassy.ae.
Note: Applicant must be present during the application submission.
- Required documents for Short Term Visit: (Tourism/business/etc.)
- IM47 Visa Application form (MUST BE TYPED) – IM47
- Original and copy of current passport
- UAE Visa copy
- Copy of Hotel reservation / Invitation letter (if staying with family/relative/friend/company accommodation)
- Flight reservation (Entering – Exiting Malaysia)
- 2 passport size latest photos (white background, dark shirt)
- 2 months latest bank statements
- Salary Certificate (not applicable for company partner visa holder)
- NOC from UAE Residency Visa Sponsor (not applicable for company Partner visa holder)
- Complete set of VALID Trade License copy (for company partner visa holder)
- Invitation letter (for business appointment visit)
- Required documents for Visa with Reference (VDR) / Travelling with prior approval from Malaysia Immigration Department (Student/ Employment/ Dependent/ Professional Visit Pass):
- IM47 Visa Application form (MUST BE TYPED) - IM47
- Original and copy of current passport
- UAE Visa copy
- Flight reservation
- 2 passport size latest photos (white background, dark shirt)
- Copy of valid approval letter from the Malaysia Immigration department
Visa Fee
- Indian National : Single entry - AED 65 & Multiple entry - AED 130
- Chinese National : Single entry - AED 40 & Multiple entry - AED 80
- Other Nationality : Single entry - AED 25 & Multiple entry - AED 50
Note: Fee is non-refundable.