FAQs FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

  1. Prior to Application

Q1:         I hold a Bangladesh passport and would like to visit Malaysia. Do I need a visa?

A1:         Yes, a citizen of Bangladesh who seeks to enter Malaysia on a regular Bangladesh passport requires a visa to enter Malaysia. For more information on visa requirement for nationals of other countries, please check the website of Immigration Department of Malaysia at www.imi.gov.my

 

Q2:         Does holder of diplomatic/official passport of Bangladesh require a visa to go to Malaysia?

A2:         Malaysia and Bangladesh have bilateral Agreement on Partial Abolition of Visa Requirement for Holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports dated 2014. Therefore, the holders of diplomatic and official passports of Bangladesh are exempted from visa requirement. The visit pass is issued on arrival in Malaysia for a stay of not exceeding 30 days. However, visa is still required in cases where visitor is going for other than social visit purpose such as for studies or to undertake work or training programs in Malaysia.

 

  1. Submission of Visa Application

 

Q1:         How do I apply for visa Malaysia? Is it necessary to go to the High Commission of Malaysia in Dhaka to apply for a visa?

A1:         Visa application can be submitted through the Authorised Visa Application Agencies, which have been appointed by the Government of Malaysia to receive visa application on its behalf. Therefore there is no direct submission to the High Commission.  List of Authorised Visa Application Agencies and their contact details can be obtained from the website of High Commission of Malaysia in Dhaka.

 

Q2:         What are Visa Without Reference and Visa With Reference (VDR)

A2:         Visa without reference (VTR) is issued and approved by the High Commission of Malaysia for a non-citizen to enable visitor to enter Malaysia for a social visit purpose. Upon arrival, visitors will be given a social visit pass for a stay of not exceeding 30 days. A social visit pass is only for social visit purpose and it does not allow visitors to undertake any work, or work-related training programs or studies in Malaysia.

Visa with reference (VDR) is issued by the High Commission of Malaysia to a non-citizen to enable visitor to enter Malaysia after the application is being referred and approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia. It is required for students, expatriates, dependants and professionals on a visit pass.

 

Q3:         What are the documents required for the application of visa?

A3:         Documents required for visa application are as follows:

Visa without Reference (Social Visit)

Visa with Reference (VDR)
  1. Original Passport;
  2. Photocopy of passport pages that contain personal details and detail of previous passport (if any);
  3. Duly completed visa application form;
  4. Two (2) passport-sized photos;
  5. Return flight ticket;
  6. Recent 6 months bank statement with a letter of solvency;
  7. Hotel reservation copy; and/or
  8. Additional documents (where applicable):
  • Invitation letter from organizer or sponsor in Malaysia;
  • Photocopy of business registration (for business proprietor);
  • Marriage certificate;
  • Birth Certificate (for minor applicants); and
  • Other documents that processing officer may require.

 

  1. Original passport;
  2. Photocopy of passport pages that contain personal details and detail of previous passport (if any);
  3. Duly completed visa application form;
  4. Two (2) passport-sized photos;
  5. VDR Approval letter from the Immigration Department of Malaysia;
  6. Flight ticket; and
  7. Other documents that processing officer may require.

 

 

Q4:         I would like to travel to Malaysia for a vacation, what is the type of visa that I need to apply for?               

A4:         You may apply for visa without reference (social visit). Upon arrival, visitors will be given a social visit pass for a stay of not exceeding 30 days. Bear in mind that a social visit pass is only for social visit purpose and it does not allow visitors to undertake any work, or work-related training programmes or studies in Malaysia.

 

Q5:         I would like to attend a training program in Malaysia, is it possible for me to go using the social visit visa?

A5:         No. Social visit pass does not allow visitors to undertake any work, or work-related training programs or studies in Malaysia. Organizers of any professional training programmes to be held in Malaysia must apply for the relevant professional training pass prior to the entry of the applicant into the country. Once the approval letter has been obtained from the Immigration Department of Malaysia, the applicant may submit their application for visa with reference to the High Commission of Malaysia.

Note: Visit Pass (Professional) are issued to foreign nationals who wish to remain and provide specific professional visit for a short period in Malaysia.

 

Q6:         I already have an approval letter to further study in Malaysia, how do I apply for entry visa?

A6:         Applicants may apply for visa with reference (VDR) and submit the application to the Authorised Visa Application Agencies. Applicant must provide the original visa approval letter from Immigration Department of Malaysia through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and other documents as required.

 

Q7:         I would like to go to Malaysia for a medical treatment, does the High Commission issue visa for that purpose?

A7:         Visitor from Bangladesh who wishes to go to Malaysia for a medical treatment may apply for visa without reference (social visit) and submit application to the authorised official partners of Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) by providing appointment letter from the medical services provider in Malaysia that are registered with the MHTC (apart from regular documents required for visa application). The list of authorised partners of MHTC and their contact details can be obtained from the website of High Commission of Malaysia in Dhaka.

 

Visa without reference (VTR) for a social visit purpose will be issued for eligible applicant. Upon arrival, visitors will be given a social visit pass for a stay of not exceeding 30 days.

 

Q8:         How much do I need to pay for a visa application and what is the payment mode?

A8:         Fee and charges for visa application and the payment mode are as follows:

 *Visa Fee: according to the nationality

Processing Fee: RM105

**Authorised Visa Application Agencies Fee:

***OSC Fee:

 

Convenience Fee:  a. e-Commerce / Mastercard Payment (0.8% from the transaction amount)

                               b. eWallet: Alipay / WechatPay / UnionPay (1.7% from the transaction amount)

Note:

*Visa fee for Bangladesh passport is BDT600. Visa fee may vary according to nationality of the applicant

**At the discretion of the Authorised Visa Application Agencies

***OSC Fee amounted BDT2,300 is no longer applicable effective 14 February 2022

 

Q9:         What is the approval process for visa? 

A9:         All visa applications are subject to the decision by the Immigration Department of Malaysia. Applicants may be required to supply additional information and/or extra documents in addition to the information/documents indicated as necessary or be called for an interview as part of the due diligence process before a decision can be made by the Immigration Department.

In certain cases, a visa application may be rejected in the event that it does not meet the full criteria for visa issuance. The decision is fully at the discretion of the Immigration Department and the decision is final.

 

  1. Prior to Entering Malaysia

 

Q1:         I want to postpone my trip to Malaysia.  Until when is my visa valid?       

A1:         There are two (2) types of visa; Single Entry Visa (SEV) and Multiple Entry Visa (MEV). SEV is valid for a single entry only and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue. The visa becomes invalid as soon as the visitor enters Malaysia.  If a traveler is unable to perform the visit within three months, he or she will need to make a fresh visa application.

MEV is valid for multiple entries and its validity is based on period as given ranging from three (3) months to twelve (12) months from the date of issue. Each entry is for a stay of not exceeding 30 days and the extension is not allowed. MEV may be issued to visitor who needs to travel to Malaysia on a frequent basis for a specific reason mainly for business purpose, government-to-government matters or for a long-term medical treatment in Malaysia etc. Applicant needs to request for MEV by stating valid reason of why MEV is necessary and provide relevant supporting documents. The issuance of MEV is to be considered on case-by-case basis and subject to the discretion of the High Commission of Malaysia.

 

Q2:         Why was I denied entry to Malaysia even though I had a valid visa?

A2:         As per international practice, a visa is only one of the requirements for visitors to gain entry into another country.  Therefore a visa does not guarantee entry into Malaysia and the Immigration officer at the entry point has the final authority to allow or deny entry to visitors.   There are cases whereby the person who makes the landing application is different from the person whose name is recorded on the visa. There are also cases where travelers are unable to provide satisfactory explanation to the Immigration officer concerning the activities they plan to engage upon entering Malaysia.

 

5.            Other

 

Q1:         How do I contact the High Commission for further inquiries/clarification or complaints (if any) in relation to visa application?

A1:         Should applicants require further inquiries/clarification or complaints regarding visa application, they may contact the High Commission via email at dhaka@imi.gov.my.