Validity of a Visa

Validity of a visa refers to the period that the visa holder is allowed to enter Malaysia. Unless otherwise specified, a visa holder may enter Malaysia at any time prior to expiry as long as the entries granted on the visa have not been used up. The visa becomes effective from the date of issuance. The visa automatically becomes invalid once its period of validity expires regardless of whether its entries are used up or not. However, even if an applicant holds a valid visa, he or she might be refused entry by the immigration authorities.

Number of Entries of a Visa

Malaysia visas are generally issued for Single or Multiple entries. The number of entries of a visa refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter Malaysia within the visa’s validity. When the entries are all used up, the visa becomes invalid. The visa is not valid either if its validity has already expired, irspective of the count of unused entries. In either case, the visa holder should apply for a new visa if another visit to Malaysia is planned. An applicant will be refused entry to Malaysia if all the visa entries have been used up.

Duration of Stay

The Duration of stay of a Malaysia visa refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to stay in Malaysia from the day following entry to Malaysia. The Malaysia e NTRI note is issued for a stay period of 15 days, whereas the e-Visa and sticker visas are issued for 30 days.

Documents required for Malaysia E NTRI Application:

• Colored scanned copy of passport first and last page. Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Malaysia with two blank pages
• Colored scanned photograph with white background taken in last 3 months, 35 mm X 45 mm in size and 80% face coverage
• Confirmed return flight tickets
• Birth Certificate for minors (below 14 years)

Note: All documents to be shared over email or Whatsapp

Documents required for Malaysia e-Visa Application:

• Colored scanned copy of passport first and last page. Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Malaysia with two blank pages
• Colored scanned photograph with white background taken in last 3 months, 35 mm X 45 mm in size and 80% face coverage
• Confirmed return flight tickets
• Hotel reservation or Invitation letter, Passport or Resident Permit copy of Inviter (If visiting family & friends)
• Covering letter from Indian company, Invitation letter from host company (For Business Visa)
• Birth Certificate for minors (below 14 years)

Note: All documents to be shared over email or Whatsapp

Documents required for Malaysia Sticker Visa Application:

• Original Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Malaysia with minimum two blank pages
• Dully completed and signed Visa Application Form
• Two recent colored photographs with white background taken in last 3 months, 35 mm X 45 mm in size, matt finish and 75% face coverage
• Cover letter explaining purpose of trip. (For Employed-Plain paper/Self-Employed-Letterhead)
• Bank Statement for last six months with minimum balance of Rs.30,000/- for Individual or Rs 60,000/- for family; updated and attested
• Confirmed return flight tickets
• Confirmed Hotel Reservation
• School/College ID Card (If student)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parent, ID proof of parents (If minor travelling without parents)
• Invitation letter, Passport or Resident Permit copy, address proof of Inviter (If visiting family & friends)
• Sponsorship letter, Sponsor ID proof, Updated bank statement (if sponsored)
• Invitation letter from the host company, Covering letter from the Indian company (For Business visa)

*Note: For Passports not issued in the state of current residence, any two of the below documents can be submitted as Residence proof (any two):

• Leave & License Agreement;
• Original Society letter;
• Letter from the Employer;
• MTNL/BSNL/Electricity/Gas bill (any utility bi