IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA
   Entry Requirements to Malaysia
 
To enter Malaysia, a visitor should possess the following documents:

    		• Passport or Travel Document
    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.
     
    		• Fulfill visa requirement
    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.

      A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of 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. 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.
     
    		• Valid return travel ticket and sufficient funds
    A visitor is also required to present proof of his financial ability to finance his/her stay in Malaysia together with a confirmed return ticket to another destination.
     
    		• Not a prohibited person
    Any person classified under Section 8 of Immigration Act 1959/63 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.
     
    		• Complete in the arrival/departure card
    A visitor is required to complete the Arrival/Departure Card (Imm.26) upon arrival at the gazette entry points. This card is obtainable at any entry point, Malaysian Representative office abroad or travel agencies.

      A visitor must present his/her passport together with the duly completed arrival / departure card to the Immigration officer on duty and he/she must ensure that the passport or travel document is endorsed with the appropriate pass before leaving the immigration counter.
     
     Pass
     

    Other than application for entry for the purpose of tourist social or business visits, all applications for other types of passes mentioned must be made before arrival in the country. All applications must have sponsorship in Malaysia. The sponsors must agree to be responsible for the maintenance and repatriation of the visitors from Malaysia if it should become necessary.

     Requirement of Passes
     

    Foreign nationals who wish to visit Malaysia have to obtain a pass at the point of entry besides a visa (where required) which allows them to stay temporarily. A pass is an endorsement in the passport constituting permission to stay for the approved duration.

       OFFENCES FREQUENTLY COMMITTED BY FOREIGNERS!
       
      1. ILLEGAL ENTRY
       
      Section 6(3) Immigration Act 1959/63
      A foreign visitor whose presence in Malaysia can be interpreted as illegal entry if :
     
    • Fails to produced a genuine passport/travel document upon request
    • Passport/travel document does not have a valid entry endorsement/visit pass
      The penalty for an offence on illegal entry :
     
    • A fine not exceeding RM10,000.00 or to imprisonment for a exceeding 5 years or both
    • A compound of RM3,000.00
      As such foreign visitors are reminded :-
     
    • To take precaution on the safety of their passport/travel document and must carry with them during their stay in Malaysia
    • Must ascertained that they produced their passport/travel document to an Immigration officer at the point of entry and has been issued with the relevent pass.
    • To report immediatly to the Immigration Department on the lost of their passport/travel document.
      2. OVERSTAYING
       
      Section 15(4) Immigration Act 1959/63
      Stay exceeding the expiry date/cancellation of visit pass
      The penalty for an offence RM 10,000.00 on overstaying :-
     
    • A fine not exceeding RM10,000.00 or to imprisonment for a exceeding 5 years or both
    • A compound of RM3,000.00
      3. PASSPORT /TRAVEL DOCUMENT ISSUED ON WHICH CONSIST ANY FORGED VISA/UNLAWFULLY ALTERED VISIT PASS
       
      Section 15(4) Immigration Act 1959/63

    The penalty for an offence RM 10,000.00 on overstaying :-
     
    • A fine not exceeding RM10,000.00 or to imprisonment for a exceeding 5 years or both
    • As such all foreign visitors are reminded not to use the assistance of middleman when dealing with the Immigration Department.
      4. Visa on Arrival
       
       ENTRY POINTS
       
      Malaysia is accessible through the following entry points:
  • AIR
  • SEA
  • LAND
    •    
       
     
     
      Passport
     
    : :
    		General Statement
    : :
    		Malaysian Passport
    : :
    		 Malaysian Restricted Passport to Brunei Darussalam
      Travel Document
     

    : :
    		Restricted Travel Document
    : :
    		Collective Travel Document
    : :
    		Document In Lieu of Internal Travelling Document
    : :
    		Document In Lieu of Passport for Travelling Between Sabah/Sarawak
    : : Identification Certification Card

      Border Pass
     
    : :
    		Malaysia-Thailand Border Pass
    : :
    		Malaysia-Indonesia Border Pass
      Certification of Identity
     

    : :
    		Emergency Certificate
    : :
    		Certificate of Status
    APEC Business Travel Card
       
     
      Entry Permit
      Certification of Identity
       
     
      Conditions of Entry
      Tourist and Visitors
     
    : :
    		Social Visit
    : :
    		Padang Besar Visit Card (Thailand only)
      Workers
     
    : :
    		Expatriate
    : :
    		Foreign Unskilled and Semi-skilled Worker
    : :
    		Foreign Skilled Worker
      Student
       
         
       
    '    Malaysia My Second Home Programme'    		  
        'Spouse Programme'  
           
     



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    Headquarters of the Department of Immigration, Malaysia
    (Ministry of Home Affairs)
    Level 1-7 (Podium) Block 2G4, Precint 2, Federal Government Administration Centre,
    62550 Putrajaya, FEDERAL TERRITORY
    Telephone: 03-88801000 Fax: 03-88801200