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Do I need a visa to travel to Malaysia?
Cases where a visa is not required
Vietnam is one of the countries exempted from visa requirements when visiting Malaysia. You won't have to worry about visa procedures if you meet all the following conditions:
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of issuance.
- The duration of stay in Malaysia must not exceed 30 days.
- Along with your passport, a round-trip ticket to Malaysia or a ticket to another country is also required when entering this country.
- Demonstrate your financial capability throughout your stay in Malaysia.
Apart from Vietnam, several other Southeast Asian countries are also exempted from visa requirements here such as: Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia. This is considered as a policy to attract tourists to Malaysia.
Image of a Malaysian passport
Cases requiring visa issuance procedures
If your passport expires or you need to stay in Malaysia for more than 30 days, you are required to obtain a Malaysian visa. So what are the procedures for applying for a visa when entering Malaysia?
Compulsory procedures for obtaining a visa:
- 2 passport-sized photos (taken recently, within the last 6 months).
- Visa application form for Malaysia.
- Passport is valid and has blank pages.
- Mandatory certified personal documents such as: ID card, household registration book, birth certificate, marriage registration certificate (if any).
- Latest personal profile with local confirmation.
- Documents proving financial capability: land use rights certificate, savings book, bank card, bank statement with a minimum account balance of 100,000,000 VND (certified copy).
- Documents required when traveling to Malaysia: hotel booking details, detailed itinerary in Malaysia.
- Travel insurance.
Some compulsory procedures when applying for a visa
Visa application address:
- In Hanoi: Malaysian Embassy in Hanoi.
+ Address: 43 - 45 Dien Bien Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
+ Working hours: From 08:00 - 17:00 from Monday to Friday.
- In Ho Chi Minh City: Malaysian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.
+ Address: 2102 - 2104 Me Linh Point Tower, 2 Ngo Duc Ke Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
+ Working hours: From 08:00 - 17:00 from Monday to Friday.
Note: You can obtain the visa after about 3 days.
Some notes when entering or exiting Malaysia
Similar to most other countries around the world, Malaysia always has certain mandatory regulations for all citizens when stepping foot into the country. Below are some notes when completing immigration procedures in Malaysia:
Immigration procedures in Malaysia
You need to bring all types of documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of issuance.
- Visa (if applicable) for those staying over 30 days.
- Detailed itinerary for the trip: sightseeing locations, restaurants, hotels, etc.
- Personal documents: ID card, household registration book, etc.
Tourists waiting for immigration procedures at the airport
Immigration Notes:
- Attire: For a predominantly Muslim country like Malaysia, dressing appropriately is crucial. Choose modest clothing, avoid wearing shorts or revealing outfits when entering the country.
- The maximum amount of money allowed to bring into Malaysia is 7000 USD. If carrying more, it must be declared to customs.
- Do not carry sharp objects, weapons, or stimulants (drugs, methamphetamine, etc.).
- All entry documents to Malaysia are legal and comply with the law.
- Items valued over 3000 USD must be declared to customs.
Currently, immigration procedures at Malaysian airports have become easier. Instead of paperwork, fingerprint scanning is considered a faster step when entering the country.
Departure procedures from Malaysia
Compared to the immigration procedures, departure procedures from Malaysia are relatively fast and uncomplicated. You only need to present your passport to customs to leave the country. However, note that when undergoing departure procedures, you will have to pay departure tax for international passengers flying out and it does not affect cross-border road travel. Note:
- Departure tax for passengers flying from Malaysia is 80 - 150RM (Malaysian currency).
- Exempted from departure tax: Children under 24 months old, passengers transiting in Malaysia for less than 12 hours, flight crews, drivers, or owners of vehicles for personal use.
Departure tax becomes a motivation for tourism in Malaysia
Travel Tips for Malaysia
- Attire: Choose modest outfits, avoiding overly short or revealing clothing as Malaysia is predominantly Muslim.
- Transportation in Malaysia: There are various transportation options such as motorcycles, Grab, buses, etc. However, most tourists prefer taxis. Based on Malaysia travel experiences, it's advisable to choose Chinese-speaking drivers over Indian ones as they tend to charge higher fares. For detailed instructions on using common transportation methods in Malaysia, refer here.
- Regarding documents: Organize a place for important documents such as passports, ID cards, etc., to be easily accessible whenever needed in Malaysia.
- Packing Essentials: Prepare personal items such as toothbrush, face towel, comb, etc. Avoid situations where the hotel is unprepared for you. These are compact and convenient items that you can easily carry along.
Hopefully, the article has helped answer your question Do you need a visa to go to Malaysia and provided more useful information for your upcoming trip. If you lack experience in independent travel, you can book a Malaysia tour with Mytour for attentive support and the best trip!
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