Malaysia Visa Categories

Explore Tourist, Business and VDR Entry Visa Options

Explore Malaysia visa categories based on your travel purpose. Find information about Tourist and Business eVisas, as well as VDR entry-visa assistance for eligible students, employees, dependents and official visitors who already have the required approvals.

Explore two common visa categories for short-term travel to Malaysia. Requirements and eligibility depend on nationality and individual circumstances.

Tourist eVisa vs Business eVisa: what's the difference?

Malaysia Tourist eVisa

Planning a holiday or personal visit to Malaysia? Review the Tourist eVisa information, including travel preparation, passport details, and supporting documents that may be relevant to your application.

Explore Tourist eVisa

Malaysia Business eVisa

Traveling to Malaysia for business-related activities? Explore the Business eVisa information and learn about the identification, business, and travel documents that may be requested.

Explore Business eVisa

Other Malaysia Visa Categories

Some travelers require an entry visa connected to an existing immigration approval, educational arrangement, employment authorization, or other specific purpose of travel. These categories may involve different procedures and supporting documentation.

Employment Pass, Student Pass, Dependent Pass, and applicable Official Visit entry visas are Visa with Reference (VDR) entry-visa services. Applicants must already hold the relevant VDR letter and Immigration approval letter. Our service covers the entry-visa stage after those approvals have been obtained and does not arrange the initial pass approval.

  • Employment-related travelVDR entry-visa assistance

    Employment Pass Entry Visa

    Travelers with the relevant employment authorization may need an entry visa before arriving in Malaysia. The applicable procedure depends on their nationality, immigration approval, and employment circumstances.

    Learn About Employment Pass
  • Education-related travelVDR entry-visa assistance

    Student Pass Entry Visa

    International students who have received the necessary educational and immigration approvals may require an entry visa before beginning their studies in Malaysia.

    Learn About Student Pass
  • Family-related travelVDR entry-visa assistance

    Dependent Pass Entry Visa

    Eligible family members joining an approved pass holder in Malaysia may require an entry visa and supporting sponsorship or relationship documentation.

    Learn About Dependent Pass
  • Official-purpose travelVDR entry-visa assistance

    Official Visit Visa Information

    Travelers visiting Malaysia for an authorized official purpose may be subject to requirements based on their nationality, passport category, and purpose of travel.

    Explore Official Visit Information

Review Malaysia Visa Service Fees

Explore the published service prices for the available visa categories and review the conditions associated with different application options.

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Preparing for Your Malaysia Visa Application

Before starting an application, review your travel purpose, passport information, supporting documents, and any approvals relevant to your intended visa category.

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Tourist and Business eVisa

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