You have to check first the Malaysian Immigration website before you do the first move to apply for Malaysian Visa. There are foreign guests that need a Visa to get to Malaysia. However, visitors that are citizens of Netherlands, Switzerland, and United States are not required for a Visa at all.
There are two types of Malaysian Visas:
Visa without reference? This visa is suitable for people who want to visit Malaysia for vacation or sight seeing.
Visa with reference? This visas are for people who want to go to Malaysia to visit relatives, attend school, conduct research, or for employment. It requires the letter of approval from the Malaysian High Commission and you are required to prepare some documentation like a letter from the employer, letter for student enrollment, and a confirmation of the paid tuition.
Documentation
You will be required of some documentation if your country is one of those whose citizens must acquire a visa to visit Malaysia. You must prepare two photocopies of each document required. You also need to submit passport sized photos, traveler’s checks, bank statements, round trip plane tickets, and a valid passport. Try to see the Department of Immigration, Malaysia website to know if there are any other documents required.
Application
You can avail the visa application forms from the Malaysian Embassy and consulates. You can also go to the internet for online application and check the immigration website in order to avail the application form. If you wish to fill out the form hand written, you better print to avoid processing delays.
Visa Extensions
The validity of most Malaysian visas would last for three months. Once expired, you have to ask for extensions to the Immigration Department. If you have visa without reference, you can apply for a two-month extension. For visa with references, the Immigration has to check if you are ill or have encountered accident.
Fees
The Malaysian Visa requires non-refundable payment of $3 US dollars. But citizens the come from India need to pay double that amount. You can avail the visa in one day processing.
If you don’t need a visa to travel Malaysia, this will make it one of your top destinations for visit and leisure.
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