Malaysia Visa for Indians 2025: How Can Indian Citizens Obtain a Visa to Malaysia?

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Updated September 2024

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Do Indians need a visa to Malaysia?

Indian nationals traveling to Malaysia will not require a visa for visits until 31 December 2026. Citizens of India will be permitted to stay in the country for up to 30 days without the need for a visa. However, they will be subject to security screening upon entry into the country.

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Please Note: Malaysia has exte ded the visa-free arrangement for Indian citizens to enter the country from 20 December 2024 to 31 December 2026. As a result, the following procedures will no longer be applicable throughout the duration of this scheme.

Malaysia e-visa for Indians 2025

The Malaysian government has introduced the e-visa facility to a number of countries, including India. Indian citizens can log in to the e-visa portal and apply for the Malaysian e-visa. Through this portal, they can apply for both single-entry and multiple-entry visas, with no extensions allowed.

Note that the Malaysian e-visa cannot be applied for from inside Malaysia. Applicants need to apply for it from their home country.

Requirements and application process

The following documents are required to be scanned and uploaded along with your application:

Passport-sized studio photograph
Passport biodata page with a validity of more than six months from your travel date
Confirmed return ticket (if applicable)
Birth certificate for minor applicants
Proof of paid accommodation
Any other supporting documents

Please note that you must print the approved e-visa in A4 format. It will be crucial during your entry to Malaysia and must be presented upon your arrival at Malaysia entry checkpoints.

Online:

The application for the Malaysia e-visa can be made through the official government portal. You need to:

Access the Malaysia e-visa online platform
Create an account by registering with your details like name, nationality, email address, passport number, gender and a few other relevant details
Log in to your account using the provided credentials
Proceed with the application after logging in
Upload all necessary documents
Proceed to make the required payment for the Malaysia visa fees

Note that the portal lets you save an incomplete application and return to it later. You just need to log back in with your registered credentials. Once you have submitted your application, the e-visa can be obtained in 2 working days, not including weekends and holidays.

Offline:

Indian citizens can also obtain a visa from a Malaysian consulate in India. Here are the addresses and contacts of the Malaysian consulates in India:

Consulate General of Malaysia in Chennai:
Address: No.7, (Old No.3), Cenotaph Road, 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018
Telephone: +091-44-24334434, +091-44-24334435, +091-44-24334436
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kln.gov.my

Consulate General of Malaysia in Mumbai:
Address: No. 4-B, 4th Floor, Notan Plaza, Turner Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai-400050, India
Telephone: 00 (91-22) 2645 5751/52/55, 00 (91-22) 2645 5541/42 (For visa enquiry)
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kln.gov.my

Honorary Consulate of Malaysia in Kolkata:
Address: Honorary Consulate of Malaysia in Kolkata, 3-C, Carmac Street, Kolkata-700016
Telephone: 0091-33-22299183/22294369
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kln.gov.my

Tourism Malaysia:
Address: Tourism Malaysia, D7/8 Ground Floor & Basement, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110057, India
Telephone: +91-11-46011674/5
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my

Fees and validity

The Malaysia e-visa processing fee is MYR 105 (INR 1,893), and additional service charges apply depending on your chosen payment method.

The single-entry e-visa is valid for three months, while the multiple-entry e-visa can be valid for a period ranging from three to six months, depending on the terms specified in your application. It is advisable to apply for the e-visa at least two weeks before your scheduled departure to Malaysia.

Malaysia visa on arrival for Indians

Visa on arrival facility is available for citizens of India with the following conditions :

Visitors arriving in Malaysia via Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, or Brunei only (with a valid visa from either country)
Visitors coming in from either four countries through the entrance as follows:

Air route

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2)
Bayan Lepas International Airport, Pulau Pinang
Sultan Ismail, Senai Airport, Johor
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah
Kuching International Airport, Sarawak
Langkawi International Airport, Kedah
Miri Airport, Sarawak
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Selangor

Land route

Tuas (Singapore)- Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (Second Link)(Malaysia)
Immigration Control Post, Sungai Tujoh, Sarawak
Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah

Sea route

Immigration Control Post, Labuan International Terminal Ferry, only

Fees

For visa on arrival, the fee is MYR 200 (INR 3,947). All visitors are required to demonstrate proof of financial capacity by having at least USD 500 (INR 41,860) in cash (or the equivalent in Ringgit Malaysia) and possessing a confirmed return ticket while applying for a visa on arrival.