Tourist visa for Malaysia: documents, fees and steps

Documents requested

Identity photo taken in a studio, on a plain white background, less than six months old, size 35 × 50 mmConditions and details
The photo is taken in a studio, on a plain white background, within the last six months; it shows the whole face, from chin to top of the skull, without head covering, and measures 35 mm wide by 50 mm high. Scanned photos and selfies are refused.
Passport identity page, valid for more than six months from the date of travel, with at least three blank pagesConditions and details
The passport must remain valid for more than six months after the date of travel and have at least three blank pages. The eVISA is open only to international, diplomatic and official passports; other travel documents require a paper visa application at a Malaysian mission.
Return ticket to the country of origin, by air or by another means of transportFor a social visit, the traveller presents a return ticket to their country of origin, by air or by another means of transport.
Proof of sufficient funds (cash, valid debit or credit card, travellers' cheques or recognised electronic money), with bank statements for the last three monthsConditions and details
The visitor demonstrates that they have sufficient funds: cash, valid debit or credit card, travellers' cheques or electronic money recognised by the central bank of Malaysia, supported by bank statements for the last three months.
Proof of paid accommodation, or address of residence, for the entire duration of stayEvery visitor provides an accommodation booking or an address of residence covering the entire duration of stay in Malaysia.
eVISA (“eVISA Note”), printed in A4 format or kept in digital form, to be presented at the point of entryConditions and details
Once the application is approved, the eVISA is downloaded from the applicant's account. It can be printed in A4, in colour or in black and white, or presented in digital form on a phone or computer. An eVISA whose information does not exactly match the travel document is invalid.

Depending on your situation

Letter addressed to the immigration officer indicating the address of stay and the contact details of the friend or relative who is hostingConditions and details
For a stay with a friend or relative, the applicant writes a simple letter addressed to the immigration officer, with their personal data, the address of the stay and the contact details of their host (name, identity card number, telephone). All of this is combined into a single file, uploaded in place of the proof of paid accommodation.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate, for travellers coming from a country at riskConditions and details
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival of travellers coming from countries exposed to this risk; the list of countries is on the website of the Ministry of Health of Malaysia.
Additional documents or information requested by the mission, and possible interviewConditions and details
The mission may request documents or an interview, online or in person. Upload the requested documents and confirm the interview without delay: after more than 5 days without a response, the portal provides for automatic rejection. After a new submission of documents, the period starts again from 2 to 7 working days.

Official fees

eVISA — processing fees, in addition to the visa fees set according to nationality 105 MYR

Steps

Check that your nationality appears on the list of countries subject to a visa published by the Immigration Department, and whether entry is by air only.
Create an individual MYVISA account: change the temporary password received by email, then log in with your password and the one-time code sent by email
Submit from abroad, outside Malaysia, Israel and North Korea. Allow at least 14 days before departure
Upload clear and legible documents that comply with the specifications: a blurry or illegible image may lead to rejection of the application or refusal of entry.
Pay online, by credit card or electronic wallet (Alipay, WeChat Pay), the visa fees according to nationality and the processing fees.
Track the application: announced processing time of 2 to 7 working days after complete submission and payment, excluding weekends, public holidays and additional verifications. Respond quickly to requests for documents or an interview
Download the eVISA (eVISA Note) from your account, then print it in A4 format or keep the digital version.
Unless exempt, fill in the MDAC arrival card within the 3 days before arrival in Malaysia, on the official portal. Present your passport and the completed card at immigration control
On arrival, present the passport, the eVISA and proof of travel, return and accommodation suited to your situation. The immigration officer decides on admission

Where to apply

MYVISA portal of the Malaysian Immigration Department (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my), the only official eVISA website.
Live chat assistance on the MYVISA portal, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Nearest High Commission, embassy or consulate of Malaysia, for a paper visa when the portal cannot be used.
MDAC portal of the Immigration Department (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac), to register the digital arrival card.

Good to know

Visa fees and service feesVisa fees vary by nationality and are added to the processing fees; service fees of 0.8% (card) or 1.7% (Alipay, WeChat Pay) of the total amount apply to online payment.
Non-refundable paymentsAll payments are final and non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application, including withdrawal or refusal.
Duration of stay per entryConditions and details
For the single-entry visa (SEV), the duration of stay depends on your nationality and the conditions granted. The mission decides the validity, the number of entries and the duration of the visa; entry remains subject to immigration control. Check the details on your visa and the duration authorized on arrival. The validity of the visa for travel does not correspond to the duration of stay.
Validity of the eVISAConditions and details
For ordinary tourism, the portal conditions provide for travel with a single-entry visa within 6 months of its issuance, with a valid passport. The Fly & Cruise and Wedding Tourism categories have a validity of 3 months. Always check the dates of issuance and expiry on your eVISA.
Entry not guaranteedThe eVISA does not guarantee entry into Malaysia: the decision rests with the officer at the point of entry.
Entry by air for certain nationalitiesConditions and details
The Immigration Department list requires arrival by air for nationals of Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria and Rwanda.
Data identical to the passportAn eVISA whose information does not exactly match the travel document is invalid: a new application must be submitted, at the applicant's expense.
Prohibited activitiesThe holder of a social visit eVISA may not take unauthorized employment, nor follow a course of study, nor represent a foreign media outlet during their stay.
A new visa replaces the old oneApproval of a new eVISA application automatically cancels any visa still valid; in the event of refusal, the previous visa remains valid.
Exceptional extension of stayConditions and details
An extension of the social visit pass may be granted for an exceptional reason, in particular illness, accident or war in the country of origin. Present yourself with your passport, form IMM.55, the relevant supporting documents and a confirmed ticket to your country of origin, or a visa and a ticket to a third country.
Unofficial sitesThe MYVISA portal is the only official eVISA site: an application made on another site is at the applicant's own risk and cannot be verified by the official system.
MDAC arrival card exemptionsConditions and details
The exemption concerns in particular citizens of Singapore, holders of diplomatic or official passports, permanent residents of Malaysia and holders of a Malaysian long-term pass. Exemptions also exist for certain Brunei passes, Thai border passes and Indonesian cross-border passes: consult the official list.
Submitting during a stay in another countryConditions and details
If you apply for the eVISA during a trip in another country, attach proof that you reside or are staying in the country from which you are submitting. The portal excludes individual applications from Malaysia, Israel and North Korea.

Nationalities covered

This procedure applies to 28 nationalities.

Angola
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Colombia
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Liberia
Mali
Montenegro
Mozambique
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Rwanda
Serbia
Sri Lanka

Official links

MYVISA | Official Malaysia Visa Facilitation & Service (page « Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) », mise à jour le 8 septembre 2026) (new tab) malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my
Immigration Department of Malaysia — Visa Requirement by CountryJabatan Imigresen Malaysia — Visa Requirement by Country (new tab) www.imi.gov.my
MYVISA | Official Malaysia Visa Facilitation & Service (new tab) malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my
Short Term Social Visit Pass – Malaysian Immigration Department (new tab) www.imi.gov.my
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia — High Commission in Singapore (new tab) www.kln.gov.my
Entry requirements into Malaysia – Malaysian Immigration Department (new tab) www.imi.gov.my
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card - MDAC (new tab) imigresen-online.imi.gov.my

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