Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Visa policy of Malaysia

Malaysia has a quite 'flexible' visa policy, almost 80% of countries on the world may travel to Malaysia without visa for a stay from the longest 3 months to 14 days.


Citizens of Libya and Côte d'Ivoire may travel to Malaysia for 14 days.
Citizens of Taiwan are granted a special travel period of 15 days. after hard negotiations by the government of Taiwan with Malaysia. However certain restrictions apply, only travellers entering and leaving Malaysia by air may enjoy this policy, this raises controversy over whether it should be regarded as a truely 'Visa-free' treatment, or just an extention of a Transit-Visa. since normally a complete 'Visa-free' treatment shouldn't impose any restrictions on the way of travelling.
[edit]Transit Visa


The following 8 countries which do not enjoy the visa-free status for any period may still get a maximum 120-hours free transit-visa for air-transit only at Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Penang, Senai, by presenting a valid forward air ticket, but the airlines of the in and out flight must be the same, so the landing point.
Citizens of the following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 3 Months:
Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Iran, Kirgystan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Lebanon, Lienchestien, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherland, New Zeland, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, St Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Syrian Arab Republic, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Yemen.


What documents will be required?
Documents required for a visa application without reference. Visa Without Reference is required for purpose of social visit
– Original passport
– Two (2) photocopies of passport
– Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
– Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
– Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies (confirmed and returned ticket)
– Bank statement / traveller’s cheques
– Invitation letter (if any)
– Payment of visa fee


Documents required for a visa application with reference. Visa With Reference are required for student, employment, dependent and professional visit pass.
– Original approval letter from Department of Immigration Malaysia / other authority agencies and two (2) photocopies
– Original passport
– Two (2) photocopies of passport
– Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
– Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
– Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies
– Payment of visa fee

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