Malaysia Visa for Indians

No, Indian citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia for tourism visits up to 30 days. You can enter visa-free at any Malaysian airport with valid passport and return ticket.

Indians can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days without a visa. This can be extended for another 30 days (total 60 days) by applying at Malaysia Immigration office.

Yes, Malaysia continues to offer visa-free entry for Indian citizens in 2026. No prior application or fee required for stays up to 30 days.

For visa-free entry, you need: Valid passport (6+ months validity), confirmed return flight ticket, hotel booking or accommodation proof, and proof of sufficient funds. No visa application needed.

Yes, you can extend your stay by 30 more days by visiting the Immigration Department at Putrajaya. Extension fee is around MYR 100. Apply before your current stay expires.

Immigration recommends MYR 500 per day of stay (approx ₹9,000/day). For a 7-day trip, carry at least MYR 3,500 or equivalent. Credit/debit cards are widely accepted.

No, visa-free entry is only for tourism. Working is strictly prohibited. For employment, you need a proper work permit/visa sponsored by a Malaysian employer.

Travel insurance is not mandatory for Malaysia entry, but highly recommended. Medical costs can be high. Get coverage of at least USD 50,000.

All Malaysian international airports allow visa-free entry: KLIA, KLIA2, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, and others. Land borders also allow visa-free entry.

Visa-free entry requires no application - just arrive with documents. eVisa requires online application (USD 25) but provides pre-approval. For most Indian tourists, visa-free entry is sufficient.

Yes, you can enter Malaysia multiple times using visa-free entry. Each entry allows 30-day stay. However, frequent entries may raise questions at immigration about your purpose.

Yes, a confirmed return or onward ticket is practically mandatory. Airlines may deny boarding and immigration may deny entry without proof of departure from Malaysia.

Yes, Indians can transit through Malaysia without visa. If staying in transit area (airside), no entry stamp needed. If exiting airport, you get visa-free entry stamp.

Overstaying is a serious offense. Penalties include fines (MYR 500+), detention, deportation, and ban from re-entering Malaysia. Always leave before your permitted stay expires.

Yes, Malaysia is very safe for Indian tourists. Large Indian community, familiar food, Tamil signage in many areas. Crime rate is low in tourist areas. Take normal precautions.

Malaysia is good year-round due to tropical climate. Best months: March-October for west coast (KL, Langkawi), April-September for east coast (islands). Avoid monsoon seasons.

Direct flights: Delhi to KL is about 5.5 hours, Mumbai to KL is about 5 hours, Chennai to KL is about 4 hours. Multiple daily flights by AirAsia, Malindo, IndiGo, and Malaysia Airlines.

Yellow fever vaccination is required only if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country. Not required for direct travel from India. Carry certificate if you have transit in Africa/South America.

Yes, Singapore is just across the border. Indians need eVisa for Singapore. Many tourists combine Malaysia-Singapore trips. Bus/train available from KL to Singapore (5-6 hours).

Yes, vegetarian food is widely available in Malaysia due to large Indian, Chinese Buddhist, and local vegan communities. Indian restaurants, mamak stalls, and Chinese vegetarian restaurants are common.