Pre-entry Requirements into Malaysia

Visitors entering Malaysia should fulfil the following conditions: 

1. Passport/ Travel Document

• Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid national Passport or internationally recognised Travel Document valid for travelling to Malaysia.
• Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognised by the Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport.
• An application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad.
• Holders of Travel Documents such as Certificate of Identity, Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage, Permanent Residence Certificate must ensure that their passage to the country of origin is assured.
• The documents must be valid, for more than six (6) months from the date of entry.

2. Visa

• A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of a foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted.
• Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country.
• A Visa which has been granted is not an absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia.
• The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point.

3. Not Prohibited Person

Any person classified as prohibited person will not be allowed to enter Malaysia even though he/she is in possession of a valid Passport or Travel Document, Visa, travel ticket and sufficient funds.