Malaysia eVisa is quick to apply and easy to navigate. It only takes about 10 minutes to apply for Malaysia visa online. All you need is a copy of your passport, photo, flight ticket, hotel booking and a scan of your last visited country. Processing takes about 2-3 working days.
In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to apply for Malaysia eVisa, track the status and download your approved eVisa.
You would need the following documents before starting your Malaysia eVisa application.
On the registration page, enter the following information.
Click on the blue “Register” button.
Your account will be created and you will be taken to the “LIST OF APPLICATIONS” page.
Click on the blue “Apply Now +” button.
A popup appears with different visa options.
Click on “Tourist”.
Another popup appears alerting you that the tourist visa is single entry only.
Click on the blue “Proceed” button.
You will be taken to the “PARTICULARS OF APPLICATIONS” page.
Enter the following information on the “PARTICULARS OF APPLICATIONS” page.
(1) Upload Photo (Max 2MB)
Click on the “Select Photo” button. A popup appears with photo specifications and a button to select the file.
Click on the blue “Select file” button in the photo popup to upload your digital photo.
(2) Upload Passport (Max 2MB)
Click on the “Select Photo” button. A popup appears with passport scan specifications and a button to select the file.
Click on the blue “Select file” button in the passport popup to upload a scan of your passport first/ID page.
(3) Upload the page that shows the previous/old passport number
Click on the “Select Photo” button to upload a scan of your passport’s last page.
NOTE
Malaysia eVisa for general tourism purposes is single-entry only. Select SEV (Single Entry Visa) for the visa type. MEV (Multiple Entry Visa) is for medical or wedding tourism, business purpose and for airline/cruise staff.
(1) Flight Ticket
Click on the “SELECT DOCUMENT” button. A popup appears with the specifications of the flight ticket.
Click on the “Select file” button in the popup to upload your flight ticket.
NOTE
Flight tickets must be round-trip flight tickets originating and ending in your home country or current country of residence. If you haven’t decided on your travel dates yet, consider getting a flight ticket from Expedia with free cancellation within 24 hours or a fully refundable flight ticket.
(2) Accommodation
Click on the “Select file” button to upload your hotel bookings.
(3) Other
Click on the “Select file” button to upload any other supporting documents.
NOTE
Uploading supporting documents is optional. But to strengthen your application, you can upload a cover letter, current bank statement, any previous Malaysia visa, and any valid or expired strong visas such as the US, UK, Canada, Schengen, etc.
(4) Last Visit Country
Click on the “SELECT DOCUMENT” button. A popup will open with the specifications of the last visit country.
Click on the “Select file” button in the popup to upload a scan of your last visited country visa and stamps.
NOTE
Along with the entry and exit stamps of your last visit country, make sure to show the exit and re-entry stamps of your home country as well. Otherwise, you will be asked to upload these later and this can delay the processing.
Click on the blue “NEXT >” button.
A “TERMS & CONDITIONS” popup will appear. Check the box that you have read the terms and conditions and click on the blue “AGREE ✓” button.
You will be taken to the “IMAGE EDITOR” page.
Malaysian authorities are very particular about the photo. Move or resize your photo using the guidance frame to edit the photo to meet the specifications.
Click on the blue “CONFIRM & CONTINUE >” button.
You will be taken to the “PREVIEW” page.
Check your photo validation. There must be a green box around the photo indicating that your uploaded photo is acceptable.
Check your passport’s front page and last page. Make sure they are correctly aligned. If they are not correctly aligned, use the “ROTATE” buttons to adjust the alignment.
Click on the blue “Confirm >” button.
You will be taken to the next page to review your details and select the payment method.
Review the information entered in the following sections so far. If you see any errors, click on the “< EDIT” button to edit the information.
Check the box to confirm your information is correct and click the blue “PAY >” button.
A popup will appear warning you that you can’t make any changes past this step. Click on the blue “PROCEED ✓” button.
The total fee for eVisa is shown here, including processing and convenience fee.
Click on the “Proceed Payment” button.
You will be taken to the “JABATAN IMIGRESEN MYS” payment page.
Enter the following details in the “JABATAN IMIGRESEN MYS” payment page.
IMPORTANT
If your payment is failing, try without entering your billing address. This is something I learned after intense research on the internet and forums. My payment was failing. I tried all my cards and none worked. I called my banks too. But when I tried without filling out the address, it worked right away.
Click on the green “Pay now” button.
A thank you page is shown confirming your eVisa application submission.
You will also receive an email confirming your eVisa application submission.
The Malaysia eVisa processing time is 2-3 working days excluding the day of submission. But in some cases, it can take much longer, especially if you are asked to upload additional documents.
Once you submit your application, your eVisa status will be “IN PROGRESS” until approved. To check the status of your eVisa, follow the below steps.
A login popup will appear. Enter your email, password, and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
You will be taken to the “LIST OF APPLICATIONS” page where you can check the status of current and past applications.
If any additional documents or data are required, you will receive an email notification to upload additional documents.
To upload additional documents and/or to amend data, follow the steps mentioned above to track the status of your eVisa application.
In the “LIST OF APPLICATIONS” page, the status of your application will be “REQUEST DOCUMENT / DATA AMENDMENT”.
Click on the “Re-upload Document / Data Amendment” button.
You will be taken to the “PARTICULARS OF REQUESTED DOCUMENTS” page.
Upload any requested documents and/or make any data amendments.
Click on the blue “NEXT >” button.
You will be taken to the “PREVIEW” page.
Review all the data and documents to make sure there are no errors. If you see any errors, click on the “< EDIT” but to make corrections.
Check the box to confirm that the information is correct and click on the blue “CONFIRM >” button.
You will see the message that your “REQUESTED DATA SUCCESSFULLY UPDATED”. You will not receive any email. So make sure to track the status of your application regularly.
NOTE
After you upload additional documents or amend any data, your eVisa processing time will reset. It will take another 2-3 working days from that point.
When your eVisa is approved, you may or may not receive an email notification. Make sure to track your application progress regularly so you can download your eVisa as soon as it’s approved.
Follow the below steps to download your eVisa.
Print this approved eVisa and carry it with you when you travel to Malaysia.
WRITTEN BY THIRUMAL MOTATI
Thirumal Motati is an expert in tourist visa matters. He has been traveling the world on tourist visas for more than a decade. With his expertise, he has obtained several tourist visas, including the most strenuous ones such as the US, UK, Canada, and Schengen, some of which were granted multiple times. He has also set foot inside US consulates on numerous occasions. Mr. Motati has uncovered the secrets to successful visa applications. His guidance has enabled countless individuals to obtain their visas and fulfill their travel dreams. His statements have been mentioned in publications like Yahoo, BBC, The Hindu, and Travel Zoo.
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