Malaysia is accessible through air, sea and land. To enter Malaysia , a visitor should possess the following documents:

Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid national Passport or internationally recognized Travel Document valid to travel to Malaysia . Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by the Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport. Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad. Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity, Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage or a Country's Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed. The documents shall be valid, for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia .

Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at the Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country.

A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted. Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country. Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia . The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point.

Please refer to “Visa Requirement” in Useful Info section for more details.  

3. Valid return travel ticket and sufficient funds

A visitor is also required to present proof of his financial ability to finance his/her stay in Malaysia together with a confirmed return ticket to another destination.  

4. Not a prohibited person

Any person classified under Section 8 of Immigration Act 1959/63 will not be allowed to enter Malaysia even though he/she is in possession of a valid Passport or Travel Document, Visa, travel ticket and sufficient funds.

5. Complete in the arrival/departure card

A visitor is required to complete the Arrival/Departure Card (Imm.26) upon arrival at the gazette entry points. This card is obtainable at any entry point, Malaysian Representative office abroad or travel agencies.

A visitor must present his/her passport together with the duly completed arrival / departure card to the Immigration officer on duty and he/she must ensure that the passport or travel document is endorsed with the appropriate pass before leaving the immigration counter.

Recently, the Immigration department has done away with filling up of the Arrival Cards. So do not be surprised if the flight attendant do not pass them around. They are not required anymore, as of early April 2008.

For any inquiries or further details, please contact:

Department of Immigration, Malaysia
(Ministry of Home Affairs)
Level 1-7 (Podium) Block 2G4, Precint 2,

Federal Government Administration Centre,
62550 Putrajaya, FEDERAL TERRITORY
Tel: 603 – 8880 1000

Fax: 603 – 8880 1200

* Please refer to Department of Immigration, Malaysia website http://www.imi.gov.my for latest updates.