for foreigners
Visa Requirement For Foreigner Entering Malaysia
(Single-entry visa for stays less than 30 days)
· 2 copies of the visa application form, you can find it at: http://www.imi.gov.my/images/borang/Visa/Borang%20Permohonan%20Visa.pdf
· 2 Passport size photographs of the applicant
· Original and 2 copies of passport (biographical page), valid for at least 6 months
· 2 copies of the confirmed flight tickets with itinerary (round-trip tickets)
· Original and 2 copies of the yellow fever vaccination certificate (valid for 10 years)
· Original and 2 copies of medical certificate in English (if necessary - read FAQ No. 4)
· 2 copies of personnel latest bank statement (savings account)
· Original and copy of notarized power of attorney (if necessary)
Prior appointment is required for visa applications to be submitted from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to midday. The appointment shall be made by email at malawakillima@gmail.com. If the paperwork is complete and in order (separated in two groups: originals + copies) the visa will be issued on the day following the appointment. As for more than 4 visas, the date of return of the passports will depend on the number of visas.
The visa fee is USD 5.00 (five American dollars). It shall be deposited to the Embassy's current account in dollar which will be provided on the same date of your appointment after you handed over all the required documents to the Embassy.
The 30-day stay period starts from the date of your arrival at the Kuala Lumpur Airport. For instance: if your flight arrives in Malaysia on 1 March at 11:30 p.m., your departure should be not later than 30 March. Visa will be denied if the flight tickets are for more than 30 days.
Restrictions:
· This Embassy DOES NOT issue MULTIPLE-ENTRY VISA.
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR BOLIVIANS AND PANAMANIANS
Bolivians and Panamanians DO NOT need visa to enter Malaysia for stays less than 30 days. They only need to carry the following documents:
· Passport valid for six months at least from the date of your arrival in Malaysia
· Yellow fever vaccination certificate (valid for 10 years)
· Confirmed return tickets to Bolivia and Panama
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR PERUVIANS
Peruvians DO NOT need visa to enter Malaysia for stays less than 90 days. They only need to carry the following documents:
· Passport valid for six months at least from the date of your arrival in Malaysia
· Yellow fever vaccination certificate (valid for 10 years)
· Confirmed return tickets to Peru
FAQ:
1. How many days in advance should I apply for my visa?
The visa is valid for three (3) months after issue, therefore the application should be made three months before your arrival in Malaysia at most.
2. What should I write in section C Sponsorship of the visa application form?
In section C, you should write the details of the Malaysian entity or company that is sponsoring your trip. If this is not your case, you should write the details of the hotel where you will stay.
3. How much money should I have as balance in my bank account?
The Embassy requests an approximate balance of USD 1,000 (one thousand dollars) in order to grant visa. If you will pay for the expenses of other travellers, this balance should be higher and in proportion with the number of people who will travel with you.
4. What should I do if my yellow fever vaccination certificate is more than 10 years?
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for 10 years. If you cannot renew your certificate after expiration, you should bring a medical certificate (plus one simple copy) in English stating that in Colombia, the yellow fever vaccination is only administered once in a lifetime and that you are in good health condition to travel to Malaysia.
5. What should I do if I cannot approach the Embassy of Malaysia in Peru personally?
You can contact a travel agent or a representative to submit your visa application. For that purpose, you shall write a power of attorney allowing your representative (full name and ID/Passport No) to submit your documents. This power of attorney has to be notarized. Also, the representative shall bring a simple copy of the power of attorney.
6. Can I pay the visa fee from Colombia?
The Embassy of Malaysia in Peru DOES NOT accept international money transfers. The deposit shall be made in Lima, Peru.
7. What can I do if I want to/need to stay in Malaysia for more than 30 days?
The Embassy can issue visa with reference for stays longer than 30 days only for reason of work or study. In order to apply for this visa, you should have a permit letter issued by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (VAL).
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REQUISITOS DE VISA PARA CIUDADANOS COLOMBIANOS
(Visa de una sola entrada por estadías de máximo 30 días)
· 2 copias del formulario para visa firmado, que se descarga del siguiente hipervínculo: http://www.imi.gov.my/images/borang/Visa/Borang%20Permohonan%20Visa.pdf
· 2 fotografías tamaño pasaporte
· Pasaporte original y dos copias de página biográfica (válido por lo menos por 6 meses)
· Original y 2 copias del certificado de vacuna contra la fiebre amarilla (válido por 10 años)
· Original y 2 copias del certificado médico en inglés (si es el caso – ver pregunta frecuente 4)
· 2 copias del ticket de vuelo confirmado (con itinerario de vuelo) de entrada y salida de Malasia
· 2 copias del último estado de cuenta bancario personal (cuenta de ahorros)
· Original y copia de carta poder notariada (si es el caso)
El trámite de visa se realiza personalmente con cita previa de lunes a viernes de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. La cita puede ser concertada por medio de este correo. Si todos los papeles están completos y en orden (separados en dos grupos: originales y copias), la visa se emite al día siguiente de la cita. Si se tramitan más de 3 visas, la fecha de entrega dependerá del número de visas.
El costo por visa es USD 5.00 (cinco dólares americanos). El pago por derecho de visa deberá efectuarse mediante depósito a la cuenta corriente en dólares que se le brindará después de haber asistido a tu cita en la Embajada.
Los 30 días de estadía se cuentan desde la fecha de llegada al aeropuerto de Kuala Lumpur. Por ejemplo: si tu vuelo llega a Malasia a las 11:30 p.m. del 1 de marzo, tu salida puede ser como máximo el día 30 de marzo. No se otorgará la visa si los pasajes están confirmados por estadías de más de 30 días.
Restricciones:
· La Embajada NO emite visas de MULTIPLE ENTRADA.
REQUISITOS DE VISA PARA CIUDADANOS BOLIVIANOS Y PANAMEÑOS
Los ciudadanos bolivianos y panameños NO requieren visa para entrar a Malasia por estadías de hasta 30 días. Solo necesitas los siguientes documentos:
· Pasaporte que no expire en los próximos 6 meses a la fecha de tu viaje
· Vacuna contra la fiebre amarilla (válida por 10 años)
· Pasaje confirmado de salida de Malasia
REQUISITOS DE VISA PARA CIUDADANOS PERUANOS
Los ciudadanos peruanos NO requieren visa para entrar a Malasia por estadías de hasta 90 días. Solo necesitas los siguientes documentos:
· Pasaporte que no expire en los próximos 6 meses a la fecha de tu viaje
· Vacuna contra la fiebre amarilla (válida por 10 años)
· Pasaje confirmado de salida de Malasia
Preguntas frecuentes:
1. ¿Con cuánto tiempo de anticipación debo tramitar la visa?
La vigencia de la visa es de tres (3) meses, de manera que el trámite deberá realizarse como máximo tres meses antes de la fecha de tu viaje.
2. ¿Qué debo colocar en la sección C Sponsorship del formulario de visa?
En la sección C del formulario de visa, deberás colocar los datos de la entidad o empresa malasia que auspicia tu viaje. Si no es tu caso, entonces, deberás colocar los datos del hotel en el que te hospedarás.
3. ¿Cuánto saldo debo tener en mi estado de cuenta bancario?
La Embajada solicita un saldo aproximado de USD 1000 (mil dólares) para poder otorgar la visa. Si tú cubrirás los gastos de otros pasajeros, este saldo deberá ser mayor y proporcional al número de personas que viajarán contigo.
4. ¿Qué debo hacer si mi Certificado de vacuna contra la fiebre amarilla tiene más de diez años?
En cuento al Certificado de vacuna contra la fiebre amarilla, este tiene una validez máxima de 10 años. Si no puedes renovar el carné después de que haya expirado, deberás traer un certificado médico (más 1 copia simple) en inglés en el que se especifique que en Colombia la vacuna contra la fiebre amarilla es una dosis única y que estás en buenas condiciones de salud para realizar el viaje.
5. ¿Qué debo hacer si no puedo acercarme personalmente a la Embajada de Malasia en Perú?
Si no puede acercarse personalmente a nuestras oficinas, puede contactar a una agencia de viajes o enviar a un representante para que realice el trámite por usted. Para ello, debe redactar una carta poder autorizando al agente o representante (nombre completo y número de Documento Nacional de Identidad) a presentar sus documentos. Esta carta debe estar notariada. Además, deberás aportar una copia simple de la misma.
6. ¿Puedo transferir el pago de la visa desde Colombia?
La Embajada de Malasia no acepta transferencias internacionales. El depósito debe hacerse en Lima, Perú.
7. ¿Qué debo hacer si quiero / debo permanecer más de 30 días en Malasia?
La Embajada puede expedir un visado con referencia para estancias superiores a 30 días sólo en caso de estudios o trabajo. Para esta visa, es necesario contar con una carta de permiso emitida por el Departamento de Migraciones de Malasia (VAL).
Visa Requirement for Malaysian Entering Peru, Bolivia, Colombia & Panama
A. To enter PERU:
Visa Requirement
Visa is not required for Malaysian Passport Holder to enter Peru for tourist purposes for the stay of not exceeding 90 days, visa with reference is required for students and for business purposes.
Health Requirement
For the time being, Yellow Fever Vaccination is required when a traveler enter Peru and going back to Malaysia. Therefore, it is advisable to get the vaccination before entering Peru, or at the Jorge Chavez International Airport Lima . It is learned that the Yellow Fever Vaccination will only be effective 10 days after injection. The Vaccine will last for 10 years. The traveler is advice to carry along the Yellow Fever Vaccination when he or she travels to this country.
Insurance
All travelers are advised to have an insurance while travelling in Peru.
B. To enter BOLIVIA:
Visa Requirement
Visa is needed for Malaysian Passport Holder to enter Bolivia. Since Bolivia does not have consular office in Kuala Lumpur, visa application could be done through the following alternatives:
The Embassy of Bolivia adjacent to Malaysia for instance in Beijing, Tokyo, Tehran, & New Delhi;
Any Latin countries where Bolivia establishes its Embassy or Consulate Office;
This however is up to the jurisdiction and approval by their respective office.
Application for the Bolivian visa require the following:
Details on the accommodation in Bolivia;
Flight arrival and departure;
Copy of the valid Credit Card as a financial support background;
Copy of the valid passport;
Passport size color photo preferably red background. However, there is no restriction for background of any other colors;
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
The visa processing will take one working day approval consideration provided the applicant meets the above requirement.
Health Requirement
For the time being, Yellow Fever Vaccination is required when a traveler approaches Bolivia. Therefore, it is advisable to get the Vaccination before entering Bolivia. It is learned that the Yellow Fever Vaccination will only be effective 10 days after injection. The Vaccine will last for 10 years. The travelers are advice to carry along the Yellow Fever Vaccination when he or she travels in this country.
Insurance
All travelers are advised to have an insurance while travelling in Bolivia.
C. To enter COLOMBIA:
Visa Requirement
Visa is needed for Malaysian Passport Holder to enter Colombia effectively 28 December 2018. Visa application could be obtained from Embassy of Colombia in Malaysia.
Regular requirements for all visa applications
Copy of the main page (with personal details) of the valid passport;
If they apply for visa in Colombia, the applicant shall prove that their migratory status is regular and show the latest exit and entry stamp or safe-conduct pass, where appropriate;
If they apply for visa in a Colombian Consulate abroad, they shall submit a copy of the document that proves their regular stay in the country;
This however is up to the jurisdiction and approval by their respective office.
Specific requirements:
Letter signed by the applicant or the person who supports the application, including: full identification of the applicant or the person supporting the application (as shown in the passport or ID), explanation of the relationship with the foreigner, the purpose of the trip, the statement of economic responsibility for the personal or the foreigner’s living and transport expenses.
Bank statements of the latest six (6) moths of the applicant or the person who supports the application.
General instructions to present a visa application:
Current passport or travel document, in good condition and with room for visas.
Fill in the electronic visa application form.
All documents, apart from identification and travel documents, should have issue date not later than three months before the registration of the application.
All documents issued abroad shall be apostilled/legalized and officially translated if they are not in Spanish. The official translation shall be apostilled/legalized, where appropriate.
If bank statements are necessary, they do not need to be appostilled/legalized or translated if the visa officer can clearly understand its content.
If the certificate of imprisonment records is needed: if the visa is applied before the Colombian Consulate of the country of origin of the foreigner, the certificate of imprisonment or criminal records in accordance with the procedure established in the country should be sufficient. If the application is made before the Internal Work Group for Visas and Immigration, the applicant may submit the criminal or imprisonment records certified by the Consulate of the country of origin accredited to Colombia, or apostilled/legalized, where appropriate.
You may find the cost of visa assessment as well as visa issue in the following link:
http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/costos-medios-pago-oficinas-atencion
Once you have the required documents you shall apply online through the following link:
https://tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/solicitarVisa.xhtml
Health Requirement
For the time being, Yellow Fever Vaccination is required when a traveler approaches Colombia. Therefore, it is advisable to get the Vaccination before entering Colombia. It is learned that the Yellow Fever Vaccination will only be effective 10 days after injection. The Vaccine will last for 10 years. The travelers are advice to carry along the Yellow Fever Vaccination when he or she travels in this country.
Insurance
All travelers are advised to have an insurance while travelling in Colombia.
C. To Enter PANAMA:
Visa Requirement
Visa is not required for Malaysian Passport Holder to enter Panama for tourist purposes for the stay of not exceeding 90 days with valid passport for minimum of six (6) months validity. All travelers are required to have booking hotels during stay in Panama and minimum of USD500.00 as proof of economic solvency.
Insurance
All travelers are advised to have an insurance while travelling in Panama.
Updated as of 12 August 2026.