Visa Requirement - Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

Important Announcement: Effectively from 1 December 2023, Foreign travelers to Malaysia will be required to fill-in Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) via online at the given link https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

ENTRY INTO MALAYSIA

VISA LIBERALISATION PLAN

Visa Liberalisation Plan aims to attract foreign tourists and generate national income. This will ensure Malaysia remains a leader in key industries investment and tourism in the Asian region.

Efforts to improve existing immigration facilities will be implemented starting on 1 December 2023. This initiative is a big shift that introduces five initiatives namely:-

• Visa Exemption To Citizens Of China & India
• Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) Facility
• Graduate Pass
• Umrah Transit Visa
• Improvement On The Validity And Eligibility Period Of Visas And Social Visit Pass

As of 1 December 2023, the Immigration Department of Malaysia will require foreign nationals to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) prior to their arrival in Malaysia.

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

Please visit the Online Enquiry System (SPO) at https://eapp.imi.gov.my and https://www.imi.gov.my to obtain any information regarding the Immigration Department Of Malaysia.

Information for Mexican

Mexican passport holders do not require visa to enter Malaysia as tourists or for business purposes within a 30 day stay. Mexicans must present a valid passport not less than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia and proof of their financial ability to finance his/her stay in the country. In case the visit is extended for more than 30 days, Mexicans must then apply for the following types of visa:

Visa without reference:

For tourism, with duration of 2 months starting from the date of entry. The visa is issued by the Malaysian mission in the Mexico. Extensions may be requested for two (2) additional months.

Visa with reference:

For business or official visits, with duration of 2 months starting from the date of entry. The visa is approved by the Immigration Department. Extensions may be requested for four (4) additional months.

Transit visa:

For transit to a third country, however if the passenger does not leave the airport while making his connection, no visa is required.

In these three cases the requirements are:

• Confirmed round trip air ticket
• Being in possession of enough funds to remain in the country, at the criteria of the immigration officer in the port of entry and filling an entry and exit form.

Student visa/Pass:

Has to be approved by the Immigration Department.

Working visa:

Has to be approved by the Immigration Department.

Information for Central America

Country	Without Visa		VWTR		VWR
	On Arrival	Extension	On Arrival	Extension	On Arrival	Extension
Belize	1 month	1 month	-	-	-	-
Costa Rica	1 month	-	2 months	2 months	2 months	4 months
El Salvador	1 month	-	2 months	2 months	2 months	4 months
Guatemala	1 month	-	2 months	2 months	2 months	4 months
Honduras	1 month	-	2 months	2 months	2 months	4 months

For all these countries travellers must present a valid passport not less than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia and proof of their financial ability to finance his/her stay in the country.

Note:

1. All visitors MUST ENTER Malaysia through airports only.

2. Visitors MUST obtain Visa without Reference or Visa with Reference at the nearest Malaysian Embassies / Consulates before entering Malaysia.

Security

Malaysia’s legal system contemplates the death penalty for the possession or traffic of illegal drugs, so it is advisable to exhaustively check the content of any material or package which you have been requested to carry by a third person. Authorities also recommend never leave your baggage unattended at all public areas.

Language

The official language in Malaysia is Bahasa Melayu (Malay), but English is generally and widely spoken by most people, especially in large cities: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Melaka, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

Local Currency

The local currency is the Malaysian ringgit which is divided in 100 cents. The largest bill is the RM 1,000.00 (one thousand Malaysian ringgits) and the coins with highest value is of RM 0.50 (fifty cents).

Travellers cheques and U.S. dollars, as well as other currencies may be changed in tourism sites, hotels and all banks, which in Malaysia are numerous, both local and foreign. The exchange rate for the month of October 2013 is USD$ 1.00 = RM3.2856.

Other Recommendations

Even though Malaysia’s cities are cosmopolitan, the country is multicultural, and it is advisable to observe the social, cultural and religious norms of the various ethnic and religious groups in the country. For example, to visit to a mosque shoes must be removed upon entering, and women should cover their heads with a scarf. Women must dress modestly in long gowns and long sleeves and avoid using shorts or a low neckline.

For more information on Malaysia we suggest that you contact our Embassy in Mexico City at:

Calle Monte Libano No. 1015 Lomas de Chapultepec V Seccion Alcadia Miguel Hidalgo Mexico City

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

Telephone: +52 55 5282 5166 (office hours)