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Which documents do you need for Malaysia?
Answer 4 quick questions — we'll make your personal checklist.
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Which passport do you hold?
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa.
passport holders usually don't need a visa for a short visit.
You still need the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before you fly. Studying, working or long stays still need a visa.
Where are you applying from?
The country you live in right now.
Why are you going to Malaysia?
Pick the main purpose of the trip.
What do you do?
Proof of your job or business shows you'll return home — it makes the application much stronger.
Is anyone travelling under 18?
Children need a couple of extra papers.
Your checklist
passport · living in · · with a child
This visa needs a VDR approval reference first — your university, employer, hospital or sponsor in Malaysia applies for it. We help you with the rest.
Clear phone photos are fine — we check every document before submitting.
Our fee: per traveller, all-in.
All Malaysia visa requirements at a glance
Every applicant needs a passport and a photo; the rest depends on the purpose of the trip.
Required for everyone
- Valid passport — at least 6 months validity (bio-data page)
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background)
- Confirmed return / onward flight ticket
- Hotel booking or accommodation proof
- Bank statement of the last 3 months
eVisa — Tourist
Tour
- Financial proof (3 months) (required)
- Travel history (if applicable)
- Hotel booking / accommodation (if applicable)
- Return ticket (if applicable)
Business
- Invitation letter (MY company) (required)
- Financial proof (3 months) (required)
- Professional / business proof (if applicable)
Official Matter
- Official invitation / Note Verbale (required)
- Govt / department letter (required)
VDR — With Reference
Student
- Institution offer / acceptance letter (required)
- VDR approval reference (required)
- Financial proof (3 months) (required)
Expatriate
- Employment contract / company letter (required)
- VDR approval reference (required)
Medical
- Hospital / appointment letter (required)
- VDR approval reference (required)
- Financial proof (3 months) (required)
Visit
- Sponsor / invitation letter (MY) (required)
- VDR approval reference (required)
- Financial proof (3 months) (if applicable)
Second Home
- MM2H / Second Home approval letter (required)
- VDR approval reference (required)
- Financial proof (3 months) (required)
- Medical report (if applicable)
Dependent
- Relationship proof (marriage / birth certificate) (required)
- Sponsor's pass / visa copy (required)
- VDR approval reference (required)
- Financial proof (3 months) (if applicable)