Malaysia visa can be obtained from the embassy of Malaysia in Islamabad or online through Malaysia eVisa Portal.
Malaysia is one of most visited countries by Pakistani citizens, the country offer to Pakistani nationals eVisa which is very easy and can be obtained in few working days. the embassy of Malaysia in Islamabad also issues sticker visas.
What’s Malaysia Visa?
Malaysia visa is an entry permit for foreigners who can visit the country for a specific period of time. Malaysian visa have different types most populars are tourist or visitor visa, business visa and student visa.
Malaysia visit visa is issuing for the purpose of tourism, working with this visa in Malaysia strongly prohibited. this visa is generally issues for 3 months with 1 month stay. if you don’t use it within 3 months it will be expired and you will not be able to enter with expired visa to Malaysia.
Malaysia visit visa is not extendable, when the duration of stay is ended you need to leave the country you can’t apply for extension because the Malaysian immigration don’t allow extension for tourist visa.
Types of Malaysia Visa
The government of Malaysia issues mainly 3 types of visas, these types are divided by entries like single entry and multiple entry, you can find specific visas and categories under these general entry based types of visa.
These are 3 main categories:
Single entry visa
This visa is generally issues for the purpose of social visit and tourism, single entry visa is valid for 3 months and have 30 days of stay.
Currently the giver of Malaysia mostly issues eVisa for tourism and this visa is not extendable, after 30 days stay in Malaysia foreigner holder of this visa should leave Malaysia.
Multiple entry visa
Multiple entry visa is for those who travel to Malaysia for business or official events or matters. This visa is generally issues for 12 months but it can be lower also according to the purpose of trip.
With multiple entry visa you can also stay for 30 days in Malaysia, if your business if long their you may have to visit Malaysian immigration for residence.
There is a exception for Indian and Chinese national, Chinese and Indian nationals can apply for multiple entry visa even for the purpose of tourism.
With each entry they can stay up to 30 days in Malaysia , other nationalities can not apply for social visit multiple entry visa.
Transit visa
The government of Malaysia issues transit visa for those foreigners who have a stop in Malaysia and than fly to other countries.
If they change the airplane or their flight stop is long and they want to leave airport area than they need to apply for transit visa.
If foregin national don’t leave the airport area and continue with same flight he/she flight don’t need a transit visa.
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These were main and general categories, Malaysia have a lot of other visa types and programs like work visa, Malaysia second home , Malaysia digital nomad visa etc.
Malaysia visa requirements
Passport: minimum 6 months validity, old passports if available
Photos: 4 photos with white background if you apply through embassy if you apply online you need a scanned copy of 1 white background photo.
National identity Card Copy ( both sides)
Job letter: if you are employed ( if Apply through embassy
Bank statement: last 6 months Bank statement with minimum 3,00000 Pkr at balance. bank statement should be certified by bank with a stamp and sign of Bank officer showing his/her name.
NTN copies
Last 3 months payslip ( if apply through embassy)
Round trip ticket ( reservation)
Hotel reservation as a proof of accomodation
Cover letter ( if you are applying through embassy)
Visa application form ( if apply through embassy)
How to apply for Malaysia visa?
To apply for Malaysia visa follow these Steps:
If you are applying online:
Step 1
Prepare all documents in PDF, you need to scan these documents:
1-Passport
2-Photo
3-Hotel reservation
4-Flight reservation ( round trip)
5-Bank statement
6-Other supportive documents ( payslips, health insurance, birth certificate…)
Step 2
Visit Malaysia electronic visa website, Star on I’m New and now continue to return and enter logins.
Start your application, fill all the required information according to your documents and upload the required documents.
Step 3
Submit your eVisa application and pay the visa fee, Malaysia eVisa fee is around 8,000 Pkr for Pakistani citizens.
Wait for your visa within 2-5 days your eVisa will be approved.
If you apply through embassy
Step 1
Gather all the required documents, all documents should be in English, you need to present these documents:
1- Visa application form
2- Passport
3- Old passports
4- Copy of passport
5- 4 white background photo’s
6- Bank statement ( last 6 months)
6- Bank balance should not be less than 1,000 USD
7- Covering letter
8- National identity card with it’s copy
9- Round trip flight reservation
10- Hotel booking
Step 2
Now that you have all the required documents you need to submit your visa application. For this you have to visit Malaysia high commission in Islamabad.
Malaysia high commission address in Islamabad: Plot No. 144-150 Street No. 17 Sector G-5, Diplomatic Enclave Islamabad Pakistan.
Step 3
You can delivery your documents to the embassy of Malaysia through authorized Dropbox services or may by person.
You need to pay visa fee along with other documents and submit all it to the embassy.
Malaysia visa processing time
Malaysia visa processing time is 7 to 10 working days, you can except to get you visa in week. Sometimes that there are more visa application maybe a delay of few days will be come.
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Malaysia eVisa is fast than sticker in most cases it will be resulted in 2 days maximum it will take 5 days but already 99% people get it within 48 hours.
