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Planning to attend GHaS 2025 in Kuala Lumpur? Here’s what you need to know to enter Malaysia.

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HCBC 2025

HCBC 2025

HCBC 2025

Who Needs a Visa?

Visa-free Countries: Citizens from over 90 countries do not need a visa to enter Malaysia for short stays (15–90 days).

Common Visa-Free Nations

Common Visa-Free Nations

Arrive via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 & KLIA2)

Arrive via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 & KLIA2)

Visa Required

If you are from a country not on the visa-exempt list, you will need to apply for a tourist or business visa.

Check if You Need VIsa

REQUIREMENT

REQUIREMENT

REQUIREMENT

How to Apply for a Visa?

Visa applications must be made at any nearest Malaysian Representative Office Abroad. Applications can also be made online through I-Visa System (Applicable for tourist from India and China only).

Application for a Visa Without Reference

Application for a Visa Without Reference

Visa Without Reference is required for the purpose of a social visit. Documents required for the application of a visa without reference (approval of visa is given by High Commission of Malaysia) are

Visa Without Reference is required for the purpose of a social visit. Documents required for the application of a visa without reference (approval of visa is given by High Commission of Malaysia) are

Original passport

Application passport

Two (2) photocopies of the applicant's passport.

Visa Application

Two (2) photocopies of the visa application form (Form IMM.47).

Passport's Photos

Two (2) passport size photographs of the applicant.

Tickets

Original and two (2) photocopies of the ticket (confirmed and returned ticket)

Statement

Bank statement / traveller's cheque

Invitation letter (if any)

Payment of visa fee

Check if You Need VIsa

Check if You Need VIsa

Check if You Need VIsa

Application for a Visa With Reference

Application for a Visa With Reference

Visa With Reference is required for students, those seeking employment, dependents and professionals on a visit pass. Documents which are required for the application of a visa with reference (visa will issued after the application is being referred and approved by the Department of Immigration Malaysia / Other Agencies of Authority):

Visa With Reference is required for students, those seeking employment, dependents and professionals on a visit pass. Documents which are required for the application of a visa with reference (visa will issued after the application is being referred and approved by the Department of Immigration Malaysia / Other Agencies of Authority):

Original passport

Application passport

Two (2) photocopies of the applicant's passport

Visa Application

Two (2) photocopies of the visa application form (Form IMM.47).

Passport's Photos

Two (2) passport size photographs of the applicant.

Tickets

Original and two (2) photocopies of the ticket (confirmed and returned ticket)

Payment of visa fee

Check if You Need VIsa

Check if You Need VIsa

Check if You Need VIsa

REQUIREMENT

REQUIREMENT

REQUIREMENT

Applying for a Visa

Documents Typically Required

Valid passport (6 months minimum validity)

Valid passport (6 months minimum validity)

Valid passport (6 months minimum validity)

Completed visa application form

Completed visa application form

Completed visa application form

Confirmed return ticket

Confirmed return ticket

Confirmed return ticket

Proof of accommodation

Proof of accommodation

Proof of accommodation

Invitation letter (available upon request)

Invitation letter (available upon request)

Invitation letter (available upon request)

Common Visa-Free Nations

Arrive via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 & KLIA2)

Request Official Invitation Letter

Common Visa-Free Nations

Arrive via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 & KLIA2)

Request Official Invitation Letter

Common Visa-Free Nations

Arrive via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 & KLIA2)

Request Official Invitation Letter

SPECIAL OFFER

SPECIAL OFFER

SPECIAL OFFER

Special Entry Support for Delegates

Registered Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCBs) and invited international guests can request support letters for visa applications through the GHaS Secretariat.

Customised invitation letter

Confirmation of registration

Assistance for group delegation visa processing

"Apply early — we recommend beginning your visa application process at least 6 weeks prior to your travel date to avoid any delays."

"Apply early — we recommend beginning your visa application process at least 6 weeks prior to your travel date to avoid any delays."

"Apply early — we recommend beginning your visa application process at least 6 weeks prior to your travel date to avoid any delays."

Travel Tip

Travel Tip

Unsure about your visa eligibility or document requirements?

Get Visa Support

Get Visa Support

Unsure about your visa eligibility or document requirements?

Get Visa Support