Malaysia visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Malaysian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • According to the Malaysian visa policy, India citizens can make a visit to the country by applying for an electronic visa. This visa allows for a stay of up to 30 days
  • At least one passport page of visitors will be required for entry stamps. 
  • India citizens are not required to provide any certificate of vaccination to visit Malaysia.
  • Passport of citizens must be valid for six months beyond the date of arrival into the country and must have a minimum of reserve two pages on your passport.
  • India citizens are allowed free export of moderate amounts of tobacco products and alcoholic drinks.
  • Children aged 15 years old and younger may be added to the passport of an adult in their company.
  • Entry is denied to foreign women in a late stage of pregnancy (six months or more).
  • Foreign travellers are not required to pay any form of airport tax fee.
  • You must have enough money at least USD 74 to handle your daily expenses, as well as onward or return tickets.
  • Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all travellers to Malaysia are required to fill in a health declaration form handed over by the airlines during the flight.
  • Visitors are only allowed to possess currencies up to the equivalent on of $10,000 entry and at departure and must be declared upon arrival in the country.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Malaysia is 5 hours, 12 minutes.
  • Malaysia is the 66th largest country by landmass and it borders with Thailand in West Malaysia, and Indonesia and Brunei in East Malaysia.
  • The Malaysia "My Second Home" programme that allows foreigners to live in the country on a long-stay visa for up to 10 years has made Malaysia listed as one of the best places to retire to in the world.
  • The country has the highest numbers of women working in the banking industry.
  • Malaysia is ranked 19th in the world for its quality roads, quality of port infrastructure and quality of air transport infrastructure but ranked 39th in quality of electricity supply.
  • The country has seven international ports, the major one being the Port Klang. 
  • There are 200 industrial parks along with specialized parks such as Technology Park Malaysia and Kulim Hi-tech park.
  • The telecommunication network, although strong in urban areas, is less available to the rural population.
  • The major modes of transportation within Malaysia is by road and railways.
  • The constitution grants freedom of religion and makes Malaysia an officially secular state while establishing Islam as the "religion of the Federation”
  • The official and national language of Malaysia is Malaysian, a standardized form of the Malay language alongside the English language.
  • Popular sports in Malaysia include association football, badminton, field hockey, bowls, tennis, squash, martial arts, horse riding, sailing, and skateboarding.
  • Malaysia is one of the world most popular places for coastal tourism. Langkawi and Kedah are the most famous nature island spots in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malaysia safe for tourists?

Malaysia can be safe as long as you are very cautious and take advice from authorities, hotels and tour operators during the tourist visit.

What is Malaysia known for?

Malaysia is popular for its capital city, Kuala Lumpur, which is its business and financial hub. Kuala Lumpur has beautiful and spellbinding beaches, isolated islands, and is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Can you drink alcohol in Malaysia?

Malaysia, being an Islamic country and governed by the Sharia law, forbids Muslims in the country from drinking and selling alcohol. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol in Malaysia.

What foreign currencies can I use in Malaysia?

You can not use foreign currency as a legal tender in the country. It is best you convert foreign currencies to the Malaysian Ringgit as there are no fees or charges to exchange your home currency into Ringgit in Malaysia.