Overview
- Indian citizens planning to travel to Malaysia need to first get their visas
- An advantage most Indians can enjoy is the provision of a Malaysia visa on arrival
- Malaysia E-Visa valid for 3 months, and allows the holder to stay in the country only up to 30 days within this time frame
Indian national can apply single and Multiple Entry Visa
Types Of Visa in Malaysia
E-Visa for Tourist:
People travelling to Malaysia for Holiday, Recreation or Visit family friends need an E-Visa for Tourist.
E-Visa for Official:
Business people travelling to Malaysia for a short business visit need an E-Visa for official. This includes going to a conference, Negotiation or Meeting (As long as the visit is not engaging any employment (paid or unpaid) you may enter the country by using tourist visa.)
E-Visa for Medical:
Patients under MHTP (Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council) whowish to enter and stay in Malaysia for Medical Treatment should have an E-visa.
People who Can Apply For A Visa In Malaysia
Tourist
An E-Visa for Tourist is valid for one who needs visa for a single journey to Malaysia for the purpose of tourism
An E-Visa is valid for a single journey to Malaysia with 3 months validity and 30 days stay
Official Staff
If the visit / trip is only for business meeting, discussion, negotiation etc.and if the visit is not engaging any employment (paid or unpaid), you may enter the country by using tourist visa.
Medical
Applicant can only apply E-Visa for Medical if they seek treatment with any of MHTC member hospitals.
Applicant would get an appointment letter from any one of the MHTC member hospital prior to the E-Visa application. Applicant would need to apply E-Visa for Medical 14 working days prior to the travel date and hospital Appointment date
The Right Time to Apply for a Visa in Malaysia
Tourist Stream:
People who wish to travel Malaysia for Holiday, Recreation or Visit family friends they can apply tourist Visa. It is advisable to apply for a Malaysia e-visa 30 days before the travel date. Malaysia online visa will be processed only for Indian passport holders that are travelling from India. Visa validity is 30 days.
Official Stream:
If the visit / trip is only for business meeting, discussion, negotiation etc, as long as the visit is not engaging any employment (paid or unpaid) you may enter the country by using tourist visa. It is advisable to apply for a Malaysia e-visa 30 days before the travel date.
Medical Stream:
Applicant would need to get an appointment letter from any one of the MHTC member hospital prior to the E-Visa application. Applicant would need to apply E-Visa for Medical 14 working days prior to the travel date and hospital Appointment date.