World Country Guide

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No/3	Yes
Australian	Yes	No/1	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No/1	Yes
USA	Yes	No/2	Yes
OtherEU	Yes	No/3/4	Yes
Japanese	Yes	No/5	Yes

Restricted entry
(a) Certain nationals have to apply for a visa with a reference/approval from the Immigration Department in Malaysia, rather than through an Overseas Mission in their country of residence. (b) Foreign women who are at least six months pregnant (unless in transit) and people of scruffy appearance may be denied entry. (c) Nationals of Israel and Serbia & Montenegro are banned from entry into Malaysia.

Passports
A valid passport or other travel documents recognised by the Malaysian government required by all. The former must have enough pages for the embarkation stamp upon arrival and be valid for at least six months at date of entry. The latter should be endorsed with a valid re-entry permit. If not in possession of a passport or travel document, a Document in lieu of Passport must be obtained from any Malaysian Representation Office. Holders of travel documents such as a Certificate of Identity, a Laisser Passer, a Titre de Voyage or a Country’s Certificate of Residence must ensure guarantee of return to country that issued the documents or the national’s country of residence.

Note
All visitors must also have proof of adequate funds and an onward or return sea or air ticket.

Visas
Most visitors (including all nationals of countries listed in the chart) do not require a visa to enter Malaysia if the period is less than one month and the purpose of the visit is business or social (see below for more detailed requirements).
Visas are not required by the following:
(a) 1. nationals of all Commonwealth countries (except nationals of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka who do require a visa), and nationals of Liechtenstein, San Marino and Switzerland for all purposes and durations of visits;
(b) 2. nationals of the USA for social and study-related visits of any duration;
(c) 3. nationals of EU countries (except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia who do require a visa) for social visits of up to three months (except 4. nationals of The Netherlands, who may enter visa-free for all purposes and durations);
(d) 5. nationals of Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Iceland, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Morocco, Norway, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Yemen (North) for social visits of up to three months;
(e) nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia, the Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen (South) and holders of Portuguese alien passports, Palestinian travel documents or a Macau Travel Permit for social visits of up to 14 days;
(f) nationals of all countries other than those mentioned above for stays of up to one month, except for nationals of Angola, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China (PR), Colombia, Congo (Dem Rep), Congo (Rep), Cte D'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Western Sahara who always require a visa;
(g) nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight.

Note
Different procedures apply according to nationality. For instance, certain nationals can only enter Malaysia through airports and not seaports. Consult the Embassy/Consulate for further details. Nationals may still require a pass upon arrival, even if they are permitted to enter Malaysia visa-free.

Types of visa and cost
Single-entry: 10. Prices are subject to change. Student: RM60 per year, available only in Malaysia. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for details.

Validity
One to three months from date of issue. Multiple-entry visas are valid for up to three months; in certain cases, validity of up to 12 months may be granted. Extensions are also possible. Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for further details. Transit: 120 hours. The validity of the visa can also vary from nationality to nationality in accordance with whether a reference from the Immigration Department is obtained.

Application and enquiries to
Malaysian High Commission; see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
(a) Passport or travel documents valid for at least six months. (b) Three identical passport-size photos. (c) Fee (payable in cash or postal order only). (d) Completed and signed forms (three copies). (e) Proof of sufficient funds (including original and photocopy of most recent bank statement). (f) Onward or return ticket or travel itinerary from travel agent. (g) Compulsory yellow fever vaccination certificate for all visitors coming from infected areas as listed by WHO in the last six months. (h) Letter of introduction (and copy) from applicant’s employer, college or university. For the spouse who is not working, a marriage certificate, photocopy of other spouse’s passport and a letter of introduction from their spouse's employer must be submitted. (i) Self-addressed envelope (recorded delivery) if applying by post. Student: (a)-(i) and, (j) Letter of acceptance from educational institution, two passport-size photos, two copies of valid passport/travel document and two copies of particular student application form. Applications must not be applied directly to the Immigration Department.

Note
(a) Family members of a Student Pass holder should submit proof of family relationship. If person lives in a country with no Malaysian representative, that person may enter on a Visit Pass and then must apply to State Immigration Office within one month. (b) Wives of Malaysian nationals must submit photocopy of national's ID card, photocopy of national's Entry Permit, various forms, photocopy of wife and applicant's passport (all pages), national's birth certificate, marriage certificate, letter of Declaration of Marriage certified by the Commissioner of Oaths, two photos of husband and wife, wedding family photo, photocopy of divorce certificate (if divorced prior to marriage; marriage must have been longer than six months) or death certificate (if widowed prior to marriage) and a security bond. (c) Spouses and children of holders of Temporary Employment Visit passes must submit proof of relationship and proof of holder's Temporary Employment Visit pass. (d) Those travelling on transit visas can only enter at certain airports. They must also ensure that they enter and exit at the same Entry/Exit point.

Working days required
Same day – morning submission of the application (0915-1215) and afternoon collection (1530-1630). Times apply to the Malaysian High Commission in London. Applications by post take approximately two weeks. Students who apply for a student pass on arrival will usually obtain one within two weeks.

Temporary residence (Special pass for employment)
Those wishing to take up employment should apply for a job in advance. Their prospective employers should then apply on their behalf for a Professional or Employment Pass by contacting the Malaysian Immigration Head Office, Block I, Pusat Bandar Damansara, Bukit Damansutra, 50550 Kuala Lumpur (tel: (3) 2095 5077; fax: (3) 2092 4869; website: www.imi.gov.my). For further details, contact the Malaysian High Commission (see Contact Addresses section).