Collect the required documents for a tourist visa to Malaysia
Every Malaysian Embassy/consulate has different requirements regarding the documents you must submit. However, the required documents for a Malaysian tourist visa are the following:
- Two copies of the completed Malaysia Visa Application Form.
- Your passport, which is valid for at least another six months from the date you intent to enter Malaysia.
- Two passport-size pictures of yourself which are in line with Malaysia photo requirements. Make sure to follow the picture guidelines as per their requirements because even an incorrect picture format could cost you your visa.
- A complete flight itinerary, which includes a return flight ticket.
- Proof of accommodation in Malaysia, such as a hotel booking.
- Letter of invitation from your host/sponsor in Malaysia (if you have one). If you’ll be staying with them, they must confirm this in the letter and it will count as proof of accommodation.
- No Objection Letter from your employer or educational institution.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of your stay.
- Proof of paid Malaysian visa fee. Some Embassies/Consulates require the fee to be paid in cash, while others will only accept payments made through a bank transaction.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate if you are from a country who is in the risk of Yellow Fever transmission or recently traveled/transited there for longer than 12 hours.
Applying for a Malaysia tourist visa online
You can apply for a Malaysia tourist visa online only if you are from one of the following countries:
- China
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Myanmar
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Bhutan
- Serbia
- Montenegro
Malaysia has two online visa application facilities which allow nationals from the countries above to receive their Malaysia visa faster:
- Malaysia eVisa (Electronic Visa), which is valid for three months and allows the holder to stay in Malaysia for a maximum of 30 days.
- Malaysia eNTRI (Electronic Travel Registration and Information), which is only available for Chinese and Indian nationals. An eNRTI allows the holder to stay in Malaysia for up to 15 days.
If you are eligible to apply for a Malaysia tourist visa online, you will receive a printable visa, which you must show to the Immigration Officers upon arrival to the Malaysian point of entry.