Are you planning to visit Malaysia for tourist purposes? Most nationalities are exempt to obtain a tourist visa for Malaysia. There are two types of visa to enter Malaysia. The first option is a visa exemption and the second option is an E-visa.

Although we carefully keep track of changes, entry and exit specifics, information can change without prior notice. Therefore, In The World’s Jungle, advises you to check the Malaysian Embassy or Consulate before your visit Malaysia.

Visa Exemption

Holders of passports from the following 63 countries are granted a visa-free entry to Malaysia. They can stay for 90 days:

Holders of passports issued by Iran and Libya are granted visa-free entry to Malaysia for 14 days. Nationalities from 10 countries need to apply for an E-visa before entering Malaysia. See the paragraph below. The other 97 countries are granted a visa-free entry to Malaysia for 30 days. All visitors must have a valid passport for at least 6 months.

E-visa application

Citizens of the following countries need to apply for an E-visa:

• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• China
• India
• Montenegro
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Serbia
• Sri Lanka

Although I carefully keep track of changes, entry and exit specifics, information can change without prior notice. In The World’s Jungle advises you to check the Malaysian Embassy or Consulate in your country before visiting Malaysia.

Useful links

Check the Malaysian Government website for the latest updates. If you have questions contact the Malaysian Embassy in your home country.

Get your visa hassle-free via iVisa

Do you have issues with your credit card not being accepted, a government website that isn’t working or do you have problems submitting your application online? iVisa is a third party helping out with your visa application. The price of the fee is usually around 35 US dollars but can vary depending on destination, type of visa and requirements.

How does it work?

1. Use this link to visit the iVisa website. This is an affiliate link to iVisa which means we make a small commission if you click this link. You don’t pay anything extra. We recommend using iVisa if you don’t want the extra hassle when applying for a visa.

2. Tell them your nationality and where you are going to.

3. Fill out the application which is usually the same information you need to provide at the official government websites.

4. You have several options in processing time; standard processing is 5 business days, rush processing is 3 business and super rush processing is 2 business day.

5. Once you have finished your application check if your details are correct. Or double check if you are a control freak like I am. When everything is correct you can proceed and pay. They ask you to create an account if you like.

6. The last thing you need to do is upload a copy of your passport and passport photo with a white background. If you have uploaded the images you are finished and need to ‘Save and Complete request’.

If you completed the process you will receive a confirmation email from iVisa. As soon as they received your visa they send it you via email. You can save the email or print the visa and bring it to the airport. Contact the customer service of iVisa if you have any issues. They are available 24/7.

Get your passport photo online via iVisa

Do you need an approved passport photo? At iVisa they have a photo service. You only pay 1 dollar per photo. Their team will check your photo to make sure it meets the government requirements. Use this link to get your passport photo online. This is an affiliate link to iVisa which means we make a small commission if you click this link. You don’t pay anything extra.

In The World’s Jungle Travel Blog

Looking for inspiration about places to visit in Malaysia? I mostly travelled in Borneo. Visit the national parks in Malaysian Borneo, like Bako National Park in Kuching and Niah National Park. Visit the city Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. From here you can easily travel to Kinabalu National Park and Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Read the Beginners Travel Guide of Malaysia to get you started.

Try reading the articles about practical travel information, such as recommended vaccines in Asia and other travel planning articles. You can download your own packing list, learn how to set up a travel budget or read the ultimate guide for planning a long term journey. And much more.

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