Imigration- Passport / Visa

Passport

Every person entering Malaysia is required to have a valid national Passport or internationally recognized Travel document for travel to Malaysia.This passport is issued to Malaysian Citizen for traveling abroad.

Validity : 5 years from date of issue and cannot be renewed.

Conditions :
- Form A- IM.42 – Pin 1 / 1997
- Form A1/ B1 ( father's permission if relevant)
- 2 photographs for applicant measuring 3.5cm x 5.0cm
- Old Passport ( if any )
- Payment 32 pages =RM300 , 64 pages =RM600

Criteria :
- Applicant : 18years and above
- Document : Identity Card or Police / Army Identity Card

Visa

Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid national Passport or internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia.

Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by the Malaysian Government, must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport.

Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad. Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity, Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage or a Country's Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed.

The documents shall be valid, for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia.

Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country.

Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia.The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point.
Visa application process:

Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national:

Single Entry Visa

Issued to foreign nationals who enters Malaysia for a social or business visit. Valid single entry for three (3) months from the date of issue.

Multiple Entry Visa

Issued to foreign nationals who enters Malaysia mainly for business or government to government matters. Valid for three (3) to twelve (12) months from the date of issue.

Transit Visa

Issued to foreign nationals who enters Malaysia on transit to other countries. Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa.