Single Entry Visa — social visit

This is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social visit. It is normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.

eVISA can only be applied through our website: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my

No. eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities, and it applies only for entry into Malaysia for social visit purposes, such as tourism, family visits, or short business trips. Other nationalities or purposes of entry (such as employment, study, etc.) may require under Visa with Reference (VDR).

This is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social visit. It is normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.

No. eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities, and it applies only for entry into Malaysia for social visit purposes, such as tourism, family visits, or short business trips. Other nationalities or purposes of entry (such as employment, study, etc.) may require under Visa with Reference (VDR).

This is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social visit. It is normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.

The 'eVISA NOTE' validity is three (3) months for the Fly & Cruise and Wedding Tourism social visitor categories. For the Medical Visitor and Business Visitor categories, the validity is six (6) months. From the date of issuance.

Applicant with an eVISA can stay in Malaysia based on their nationality's eligibility for each entry under Single Entry Visa (SEV). For the Multiple Entry Visa (MEV), each entry allows a 30-day stay. Failure to adhere to the stipulated stay duration may result in fines imposed by Malaysian authorities and potential denial of entry for a specified period during subsequent visits to Malaysia.

Below are the documents which are required to be presented upon arrival at Malaysia’s Entry Checkpoints:: Valid passport / travel document with a minimum validity of 6 months. Valid eVISA printout or Digital eVISA (eVISA Note). Boarding Pass, ticket or arrival passport (if applicable). Confirmed returned flight ticket (if applicable). Proof of paid accommodation. Other supporting documents.

The required supporting documents depend on the Purpose of Stay / Visit: 1) Business: A Company Official Dispatch Letter or an Invitation Letter from the Malaysian Government / Government-Linked Companies (GLC).A Return Flight Ticket. 2) Fly & Cruise: Flight and Cruise Ticket Bookings and the Cruise Sailing Schedule. 3) Medical Treatment: A Referral Letter or Appointment Confirmation Letter from a registered Malaysian medical center. 4) Wedding Tourism: A Return Flight Ticket, Proof of Journey, or Travel Itinerary Document. 5) Social : Visitors are required to demonstrate financial sufficiency through cash, a valid debit or credit card, traveler's cheques, or Bank Negara Malaysia-recognized e-money, supported by bank statements for the last three (3) months, alongside a return ticket to their country of origin via flight or another mode of transport. All visitors must provide proof of accommodation booking or a residential address for the entire duration of their stay in the country.

eVISA can only be applied through our website: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my

If you are applying as an individual, you are not allowed to apply for an eVISA within Malaysia. eVISA must be obtained before entering the country. However, if you are an employer, applications can only be submitted from within Malaysia.

The processing period for an eVISA is 2 to 7 working days, excluding weekends, Malaysian public holidays, any other specific countries holidays, and does not include applications that are incomplete, require additional documentation (query process), or are subject to an interview process. The 2 - 7 working days processing time also does not include unforeseen or uncontrollable events including, but not limited to, system maintenance downtime, Internet Service Provider (ISP) equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events or acts of war.

No, eVISA does not guarantee your entry to Malaysia as it is subjected to the approval of the officer at the Malaysia Entry Exit Points.

Extension of Social Visit Pass An Extension may be given on Special consideration e.g. due to illness, accident, war in home country etc. The visitor must furnish evidence, and also present a confirmed return ticket to their home country or third country. Required Documents Applicants must appear in person together with passport Form IMM.55 Supporting documents (if relevant) Confirmed ticket to home country or in possession of a visa and ticket to a third country