Malaysia Visa Required Documents

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa before they travel to Malaysia. If you are from a country whose citizens need a Malaysian visa, then you have to fulfill the Malaysia visa requirements.

Seeing as the location in which you submit your application changes depending on your country, the visa requirements for Malaysia also change.

If you are not eligible for the online Malaysian visa application, you must find the Malaysian Diplomatic Mission or authorized visa application center nearest to you. Malaysian Diplomatic Missions Abroad, ie. embassies or high commissions, have information on their websites regarding the documents required for Malaysian visa. They also provide the address in which you should submit the application and documents.

What Are the Document Required for a Malaysian Visa?

The required documents for Malaysia visa are as follows:

Completed Malaysia Visa Application Form

You can download the application form for Malaysian visa on the official website of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

The form is in PDF format and has to be completed electronically – as such, you will need to have access to a computer and Adobe Reader (or an equivalent). After completing the application form, you must print two copies and sign them.

Print the application form on both sides of an A4 paper.

Valid passport

Your passport must have at least two blank pages where the immigration authorities will affix your visa and stamps.

Additionally, you must submit two colored and clear photocopies of your passport’s bio-data page.

Pictures

You must have two recent passport-size pictures of yourself, which are in line with Malaysia photo requirements.

You must affix one of the pictures to your Malaysian visa application form.

Confirmed flight itinerary

You must submit the original flight ticket purchased for Malaysia as well as the return flight ticket. You must also attach colored photocopies of the ticket/s.

Proof of accommodation

You must provide proof that you have accommodation in Malaysia. Depending on where you are staying, you could submit proof of hotel booking, home rental agreement, etc.

Or, if you are staying with someone (family/friend), they could write you a letter of invitation as proof of accommodation.

Letter of invitation from sponsor in Malaysia

If you are staying with friends/family in Malaysia, they should write an invitation letter, inviting you to Malaysia, stating your relationship and the dates in which you will stay with them.

Their complete address and telephone number must also be included in the letter.

No Objection Letter from employer or educational institution

If you are employed, provide a No Objection Letter from your employer which confirms your employment and states the duration which you’re expected to be absent from work.

If you are a student, provide a No Objection Letter from an authority at your educational institution which confirms you are a student there as well as the expected duration of your absence.

Proof of sufficient funds

In order for your Malaysia visa application to be successful, you must prove that you can financially support yourself or any dependants that are coming with you.

You must submit bank statements and credit card statements from the past three months.

You should have at least €40 per day for the duration of your stay, although the exact amount changes depending on the country.

Malaysian visa fee

You must pay a non-refundable, Malaysian visa application processing fee. The fee along with the method of payment change depending on the Embassy/High Commission processing your application. Some embassies accept cash, while others require for the fee to be paid in bank cheque or money order directly to the embassy prior to submission of documents.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

Every traveler who is aged 1 or older must have a Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if:

As such, you will need a Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if you are from/came from one of the following countries:

Documents required for minors

If you are applying on behalf of a minor, you must also attach the minor’s birth certificate.

Additionally, if the minor is traveling by themselves or with another adult (other than the parent), a No Objection Letter from the parents or legal guardians is required, allowing the minor to travel.

Documents Required for Malaysia Multiple Entry Visa

If you are applying for a multiple entry Malaysian visa, you must also submit the following documents in addition to the ones listed above: