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Malaysia Transit Visa Requirements, Time & Fees
Malaysia Transit Visa
Malaysian Tourist eVisa can also be used as a Malaysia Transit Visa, required for travelers passing through Malaysia to reach their final destination.
The Malaysia Transit Visa allows a stay of up to 30 days. Applicants must have a confirmed onward ticket and meet eligibility requirements to apply.
Transit visa holders are allowed to exit the airport during transit in Malaysia.
With this visa, travelers can explore Malaysia for up to 30 days, with a visa validity of 6 months.
Who Needs a Malaysia Transit Visa?
Travelers holding a Tourist eVisa can transit through Malaysia. This eVisa functions as a transit visa and is mandatory for certain nationalities, depending on eligibility.
The following nationalities are eligible for a Tourist eVisa (Transit Visa):
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- China
- Colombia
- Congo Democratic Republic
- Congo Republic
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Guinea Bissau
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Ivory Coast
- Kosovo
- Liberia
- Mali
- Montenegro
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Rwanda
- Serbia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
Ways to Obtain a Malaysia Transit Visa
To apply for a Malaysia Transit Visa, follow the same procedure as for a Tourist eVisa:
- Apply online (for eligible nationalities).
- In person at a Malaysian Embassy, Consulate, or Visa Application Center.
Apply for a Malaysia Transit Visa Online
The online application process for a Malaysia Transit Visa is simple. You can apply without visiting the embassy and receive the visa electronically.
- Fill out the online eVisa application form.
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the visa fee online.
Malaysia Transit Visa Processing Time & Fees
Processing time for a Malaysia Transit Visa is 2-3 business days. The visa is sent electronically to the applicant’s email. Transit visa fees are the same as tourist eVisa fees.
For more information on visa fees, visit our Malaysia eVisa Fees and Processing Time page.
Apply for a Malaysia Transit Visa In Person
- Visit the Malaysian Embassy website.
- Download and complete the visa application form.
- Submit required documents and application form in person.
- Pay the visa fee through bank transfer or cash (based on country).
Required Documents for Malaysia Transit Visa
- Proof of accommodation in Malaysia (hotel booking).
- If only transiting through an airport, no accommodation is required. Provide the airport as your Malaysian address.
For more information on the Malaysia Transit Visa, contact us at visa@keymalaysia.com.
