If you wish to visit Malaysia for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Malaysia.
See the list of countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Malaysia.
All foreign visitors entering Malaysia through the gazetted entry points will be given social visit pass for social visits including the following purposes:
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Visiting Relatives |
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Tourism |
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Journalist / Reporter |
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Attending Meeting |
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Attending Business Discussion |
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Inspection of factor |
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Auditing Company’s Account (Not Applicable for Mumbai) |
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Signing Agreement |
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Doing survey on investment opportunities/setting up factory |
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Attending Seminars |
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On goodwill mission for students or sitting for examinations in University |
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Taking part in sports competitions |
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Other activities not mentioned above but approved by the Director General of Immigration. |