Foreign traveller seeking entry into Malaysia are subject to Immigration Act and Regulations. Failing which Malaysian Immigration Authority reserve the right to refuse entry to any foreign travellers. The burden of proof to establish eligibility to enter Malaysia shall be upon to the travellers (Section 8(4) Immigration Act 1959/63)

The common reason of refusal to foreign travellers are:

1. Does not posses valid passport.

2. Passport or travel documents found damaged.

3. Failing to appear before an Immigration officer at reasonable time and place (Immigration Inspection Counter).

4. Listed in the Immigration suspect list.

5. Unable to proof sufficient fund to stay in Malaysia.

6. Does not posses valid Visa(if required).

7. Prohibited immigrant as classified under section 8(3)(a) to 8(3)(o) Immigration Act 1959/63.

All Participants will be responsible for their own Visa.

To apply for special consideration in immigration procedures:
Submit your intended arrival and departure dates along with a copy of your passport before August 12th 2022 that we may forward it to the Foreign Ministry to expedite approval of your visa and possible fast track through immigration on arrival.

Malaysia enforces ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization-Online Visa Service) System. Please visit https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp?lang=en

*Online application is highly recommended or get a visa in your home country in advance.

Regardless of any purpose, every visitor should apply for a visa in advance and require to pay a visa application fee (commission on visa application)

A. Visa On Arrival (VOA) – Issued to Citizens of India and China (PRC) only. The Fee Rate is 100USD while Pass (Social) Pass is 7 days and cannot be extended. Checks are for any Chinese and Indian nationals who enter the third country i.e., Singapore or Thailand, or Indonesia only.

B. The 120 hours Non-Visa Pass Transit facility is issued to Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka only. Only issued upon arrival at KLIA / KLIA2 only. Have a visa to Australia, the United States, China (PRC), Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, or Taiwan.

Conditions at the Entrance

1. Have a Visa (For Countries that require Visa to enter)

2. Have a travel ticket to your home country or country of residence or third country as well as adequate expenses while in Malaysia (determined by the Immigration Officer at the entrance).

3. Not belonging to a Prohibited Immigrant under Section 8 (3) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.

4. Not included in the Fake List of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

5. Have Passport or Travel Documents issued to it and still occur.

Type of VISA
The Malaysian Government issues three (3) types of visa to foreign citizens (Single Entry Visa, Multiple Entry Visa & Transit Visa). https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/en/main-services/visa/types-of-visa.html

1. Single Entry Visa (priority)
This is issued to foreign citizens who enter Malaysia for social or business purposes. It is normally valid for a Single Entry and for a period not exceeding three (3) months from the date of issuance. https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/
• Visa requirement by Country – https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/
• Visa fee according to the Country – https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-fees/

2. eVISA
eVISA is a hassle-free online platform that simplifies the visa application process by issuing electronic visas to Foreign Nationals wishing to enter Malaysia.

Who Can Apply eVISA?
Foreign National from these countries are eligible to apply:

First Phase

i. Country
ii. China
iii. India
iv. Sri Lanka
v. Nepal
vi. Myanmar
vii. Bangladesh
viii. Pakistan
ix. Bhutan
x. Serbia
xi. Montenegro

Where to Apply https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp
The Malaysia eNTRI visa is available for Indian passport holders or holders of a passport of the People’s Republic of China.

All Visitors, who enter the country via any Malaysian entry checkpoint, will be issued a Short-Term Social Visit Pass for any of the following reasons:
1. Visiting relatives.
2. Tourism.
3. Journalism / Reporting.
4. Meeting / Conference.
5. Business / Trade Meetings.
6. Factory inspection.
7. Auditing company accounts.
8. Signing an agreement.
9. Attending a seminar / conference.
10. Goodwill missions by university students
11. Sitting for examination(s) at a Higher Learning Institute.
12. Competing in sporting events.
13. Other activities as approved by the Director General of Immigration, Malaysia.

For further information, you may visit this link: – https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass/visitor-pass/social-visit-pass/short-term-social-visit-pass/