Most eVisa delays come down to one thing: a document that is missing, blurry or doesn't match the application. Use this checklist before you apply and you'll avoid the most common problems.
Required for every traveller
1. Passport bio-data page
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive in Malaysia.
- Upload a clear colour scan or photo of the page with your photo and details.
- All four corners visible, no glare, no fingers covering text — and the two lines of letters and numbers at the bottom (the MRZ) must be readable.
2. Passport-size photo
- A recent colour photo (taken in the last 6 months is a good rule).
- Plain white or light background, face looking straight at the camera, eyes open.
- No sunglasses, no hats or caps (religious head coverings are fine if the face is fully visible).
- Don't crop it from a group photo or use filters.
The official specification can change, so we check every photo against the current MyVISA requirements before submitting.
Required for a tourist eVisa
3. Financial proof (last 3 months)
Usually a bank statement covering the last 3 months, showing your name and enough balance for your trip. If a family member is paying for your trip, include their statement and a short sponsorship letter.
Recommended (they strengthen your application)
4. Return or onward ticket
A flight reservation showing you will leave Malaysia within your permitted stay of up to 30 days.
5. Hotel booking or accommodation
A hotel confirmation — or, if you're staying with family or friends, their address and a short invitation note.
6. Travel history
Copies of previous visas or entry stamps (for example Thailand, Singapore, India, the UAE). A good travel history can help.
Travelling as a family?
Every traveller — including children and infants — needs their own eVisa, passport scan and photo. Shared documents like the hotel booking and the main applicant's bank statement can be reused for dependents. For children, keep a copy of the birth certificate handy in case it is requested.
File tips
| Document | Best format | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Passport page | JPG / PNG / PDF | Glare on the photo or cut-off MRZ lines |
| Photo | JPG / PNG | Dark or patterned background |
| Bank statement | Only 1 month, or name not visible | |
| Ticket / hotel | Dates that don't match the application |
Ready? Start your application — you can save it and come back later. See the full requirements by visa type on our requirements page.
Why apply through us?
- Every document checked before we submit — we catch blurry scans, name mismatches and missing papers, the most common reasons for delays and rejections.
- Your whole family in one application — each traveller is tracked separately.
- Pay the easy way — card, bank or mobile wallet, in Taka from Bangladesh.
- Real people to help — message us on WhatsApp before and after you apply.
- Live tracking and email updates at every step, and your eVisa ready to download.
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