For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?
The Multiple Entry Visa primarily serves visa-required foreign nationals travelling for business or government-to-government matters. Tour groups are not eligible under the general visa-type conditions. The older page's Chinese social-visit MEV statement is superseded for the described Chinese scope by MYVISA's September 2026 visa-exemption notice.
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- This is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business
This is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government-to-government matters. It is normally valid for a period within three (3) months to twelve (12) months from the date of issue. Citizens of India and the People’s Republic of China who wish to enter Malaysia for the purpose of a Social Visit are eligible to apply for the Multiple Entry Visa. The validity of the Multiple Entry Visa is one (1) year. Each entry is for 30 days only and the extension of stay is not allowed.
- Conditions for the Multiple Entry Visa are:
Conditions for the Multiple Entry Visa are: The applicant must show proof of sufficient funds for staying in Malaysia The applicant must possess a valid and confirmed return ticket Tour groups are not eligible to apply for Multiple Entry Visa.
- Starting September 1st, 2026,Chinese citizens
Starting September 1st, 2026,Chinese citizens traveling on Ordinary or Public Affairs passports valid for a minimum of 6 months can enter Malaysia visa-free for social visits including tourism, business, or family visit up to 30 days per entry. Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) facilities are no longer required or available.
