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From December 2023, travelers need to fill out a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online to enter Malaysia. It is recommended to do it 3 days before arrival on the website. The document is filled out in English.
The form includes full name, passport details, email, place of registration, date of arrival and departure, mode of transportation and country of departure. After filling out the form, a confirmation is sent to the specified e-mail address, which must be saved in PDF format and shown to the border guard at entry.
The rule does not apply to passengers traveling in transit, passengers crossing Singapore without immigration clearance, permanent residents of Malaysia and Malaysian Automated Clearance System.
There are two ways to apply for a visa:
- Through the Malaysian Consulate in your country of residence. Visit the official portal of the Malaysian Immigration Department for more information.
- Online through the eVisa system.
What is eVISA?
eVISA is an online platform that simplifies the visa application process by issuing electronic visas to foreign nationals wishing to enter Malaysia.
Who can apply for an eVISA?
Foreign nationals from these countries are eligible to apply:
China
India
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Myanmar
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Bhutan
Serbia
Montenegro
Where to apply?
You can apply for an e-Visa in any country in the world, except Malaysia and Singapore.
How long does an eVISA remain valid?
EVISA holders are allowed to stay in Malaysia for a maximum of 30 consecutive days per entry. This largely depends on the type of eVISA you have.
Single entry visa for Malaysia
Malaysia offers a single-entry visa for foreign nationals wishing to enter the country for social visit (tourism). A single-entry visa allows the holder to enter the country only once.
A single-entry visa to Malaysia is valid for up to three months from the date of its issuance.
A single-entry online visa to Malaysia allows you to stay in the country for 30 days for tourism or to visit family or friends, and is valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue.
Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for a single-entry visa to Malaysia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Serbia, Montenegro, Sri Lanka.
Indian and Chinese nationals planning a single trip to Malaysia for up to 15 days can apply for an eNTRI visa to Malaysia, which is also available through a simple electronic application.
Entry requirements for a single entry visa
To apply for an online visa, you must first meet the entry requirements for a single entry visa to Malaysia. Applicants are required to provide the following:
- Digital copies of the front of a valid passport suitable for obtaining a Malaysia eVisa (Indian nationals must also provide the last page of the document)
- A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
- Confirmed reservations for the return flight
- Valid debit or credit card to pay the visa fee to Malaysia
- Current email address to which the approved single entry visa will be sent
- A copy of the birth certificate (for underage applicants)
- Proof of residence
- A digital copy of the last exit stamp in your passport (only Bangladeshi nationals who have previously traveled to Malaysia)
Multiple entry visa for Malaysia (eVisa)
A multiple-entry visa to Malaysia is issued to foreigners who need to enter the country for business or intergovernmental matters. Once approved, it is valid for a period of three to twelve months from the date of issue.
Citizens of India and China who wish to visit Malaysia for social visits (tourism) are also eligible for a multiple entry visa to Malaysia. Upon entering Malaysia with this type of visa, the holder is granted a stay of up to 30 days. It is important to note that the period of stay cannot be extended.
Requirements and conditions for a multiple-entry visa:
- The applicant must provide evidence of sufficient funds to stay in Malaysia
- The applicant must have a return flight
- Tourist groups are not eligible for this type of visa
- Bhutan
- China
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- A filled application for a Malaysian visa;
- A valid passport;
- A photograph;
- Flight route;
- Proof of residence;
- A letter from the employer;
- Proof of sufficient funds;
- Confirmation of the visa fee payment;
- Certificate of vaccination against yellow fewer (if present).
- Record of microchip implantation;
- Rabies certificate
- Veterinary health certificate
According to Section 28 of the Road Transport Act, the owner of a foreign driver's license can drive in Malaysia, provided that the foreign driver's license is valid, supported by an English translation to avoid the language barrier and certified by the embassy of the country of origin in Malaysia. Thus, tourists can use the rights of their country for 90 days, which is the validity period of the tourist visa; however, this situation also depends on the applicants' citizenship and their country's status with the Malaysian government. However, individuals wishing to stay in Malaysia for more than 90 days for various reasons such as work or study must obtain a Malaysian driver's license, which can be obtained by attending courses and exams offered by Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ).
- Traffic rules
- Road signs in Malaysia follow international road signs, so despite the occasional word in Malay, most foreigners should understand the basic road signs.
- The slow lane is three lanes to the left, and the fast lane is the far right lane. In a three-lane,
- you can stay in the middle lane while driving at a constant speed.
- In general, the speed limit in the city is always 60-80 km/h, but when you are on the North-South highway, the speed limit can vary from 90 to 110 km/h. You should also be aware that there are a number of strategically placed speed cameras, so please refrain from speeding.
- There are always many motorcyclists on the road, so you should always be aware of your surroundings as their safety should also be your responsibility while driving. Be careful at traffic lights, intersections, and when entering a curve or curve.
- Always remember to fasten your seat belts before driving and obey speed limits.
An individual, entering Malaysia by all means of transport, except planes, can have these items with them:
- Wine, strong alcoholic beverages, beer or malt beverage in a total amount of no more than 1 liter;
- New clothes no more than 3 (three) pieces;
- New shoes no more than 1 (one) pair;
- Food products with a total value of no more than 150.00 ringgit;
- New portable electric or battery devices for personal care and hygiene, no more than 1 unit each;
- All goods other than the goods specified above (except tires/pipes, cigarettes, tobacco products, smoking pipes (including pipe bowls), electronic cigarettes/similar personal electric vaporizers, drugs used for smoking with an electronic cigarette and electric vaporizer in liquid or gel form that does not contain nicotine) for a total value not exceeding 500.00 RM;
An individual entering Malaysia by plane:
- Wine, strong alcoholic beverages, beer or malt beverage in a total amount of no more than 1 liter;
- No more than 3 pieces of new clothing;
- No more than 1 pair of new shoes;
- Food products with a total value of no more than 150.00 ringgit;
- New portable electric or battery devices for personal care and hygiene, no more than 1 (one) unit each;
- All goods other than those mentioned above (except tires / pipes, cigarettes, tobacco products, smoking pipes (including pipe bowls), electronic cigarettes / similar personal electric vaporizers, drugs used for smoking with an electronic cigarette and an electric vaporizer in liquid or gel form that does not contain nicotine) for a total value not exceeding 1000.00 RM;
The following goods are strictly prohibited for import:
- Reproduction of any currency note, banknote or coin currently issued in any country;
- Obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, postcards, lithographs, engravings, films, videotapes, laser discs, color slides, computer discs and any other media;
- Any device intended to harm the interests of Malaysia or unfit for peace;
- All types of piranha fish;
- Turtle eggs;
- Cocoa pods, rambutans, pulasan, longan and fruits from the Philippines and Indonesia;
- Sick drinks containing more than 3.46 milligrams per liter of any lead or any copper compound;
- Daggers and striking knives;
- Radio receivers capable of receiving radio communications in the (68 - 87) MHz and (108 - 174) MHz bands;
- Sodium arsenate;
- Fabric with an imprint or copy of any verses of the Quran;
- Pen, pencil and other syringe-like objects;
- A poisonous chemical;
- Lightning arresters containing radioactive substances.
The import of the following goods is prohibited, except on the basis of an import license or
permission of the relevant authorities:
- An egg in its shell;
- Any meat, bones, skin, hooves, horns, offal or any part of animals and poultry;
- Live primates, including monkeys, apes, lemurs, galagos, pottos and others;
- Explosives and fireworks;
- Simulation weapons, toy gun/guns;
- Imitation of hand grenades;
- Arms and ammunition, other than personal weapons, imported by a bona fide traveler;
- Bulletproof vests, steel helmets and other clothing as protection against attack;
- Soil and pests, including live insects, rats, snails and cultures of organisms that cause plant diseases;
- Safety helmets (except those worn by motorcyclists;
- Game consoles, excluding game clocks and video games for use with a television receiver;
- Cars;
- Rice, including rice products;
- Equipment for connecting to the public telecommunications network;
- Radio communication used for telecommunications at a frequency below 3000 GHz.;
- Saccharin and its salt;
- Parabola antenna for outdoor use;
- Pests and organisms that can harm plants;
- Live fish;
- Animal oils and fats;
- Plants include parts and products of plant origin;
- Household and agricultural pesticides;
- Household electrical equipment that uses 50 volts or 120 volts DC or more;
- Toxic and/or hazardous waste;
- Corals, living or dead;
- Apparatus/equipment for brewing beer at home;
- Pharmaceutical products
The import and export of illicit drugs (e.g.,: morphine, heroin, cannabis, marijuana, etc.) is
strictly prohibited.
Prescribed medicines can only be imported or exported from the country under a license
issued by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia.
Malaysia's embassies in various countries can be found here: https://www.embassypages.com/malaysia
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