How Can I Get a Malaysia Transit Visa and Pass?

Who Requires a Malaysia Transit Visa?

International travelers are in need of a Malaysia transit visa if they fall into one of the categories below:

• If a national is from one of the countries whose nationals require a Malaysia visa, they are forced to transit in Malaysia for a period longer than 24 hours.
• If a foreign traveler has to go through immigration to do one of the following:
  • Get on another flight.
  • Get their luggage.
  • They need to switch between terminals.
• If they must transit in a Malaysian airport that is not the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

International travelers who are from visa-required countries will not need a Malaysia transit visa under some circumstances.

• If the traveler has to:
  • Transit in Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
  • Transit for a period not longer than 24 hours.
  • Arrive and depart through the same point. It means that they do not have to pass through immigration or switch between KLIA and KLIA2 terminals.
  • Continue their trip on the same flight.
• If the traveler is eligible for the Malaysia Transit Pass.

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Apply For Transit Visa to Malaysia

Travelers sometimes have to pass through immigration in order to board another plane, get their baggage, or go to another terminal. Passing through immigration during transit in Malaysia is considered as entering the country. Therefore, travelers will need to apply for a Malaysia transit visa. A Malaysia transit visa is the same way as a regular Malaysian visa. A Malaysia transit visa can be obtained in one of the following ways:

• Travelers must visit a Malaysian Representative Office Abroad, such as an Embassy, Consulate, or an authorized Visa Application Center, and apply in person.
• Citizens of certain countries can also apply online.

Applying for a Malaysian Transit Visa in person

The first thing to do to apply in person is to find the nearest Malaysian embassy or consulate and submit an application request there. Then, travelers must go through the Malaysian visa application process.  International travelers must:

1. Check the embassy or consulate’s website so that they can learn about their working hours.
2. Download the Malaysia visa application form. They can download this form from
   1. The embassy or consulate’s website.
   2. The website of the Malaysian Immigration Department.
3. Fill out the application form completely.
4. Collect the required documents.
5. Make the payment for the visa fee. Travelers can pay either in cash or by the bank based on their country.
6. Visit the embassy or consulate in person and submit the passport, application form, and required documents.

In Malaysia, visa processing times vary. However, expect a waiting time of about a week, if not longer.

If the application is approved, the Malaysia transit visa will be attached to the traveler’s passport, and they must go and collect it.

Applying for a Malaysian Transit Visa online

Citizens of the countries below are eligible to apply for a Malaysian transit visa online:

These nationals can apply for one of the following Malaysia online visas:

• The Malaysia eVisa (available to all the nationals mentioned above)
• The Malaysia eNTRI (open only to Indian and Chinese residents)

Note: A Malaysia eVisa is available for the countries in the table above, and a Malaysia eNTRI is available for nationals of China and India.

An online visa is just like a regular Malaysia visa, but it is processed quicker. In addition, applicants can get an online visa from the convenience of their home. If an online visa is approved, it will be sent to the visa applicants in about two to three days electronically, and the applicants will have to print it.

What Should I Write for Accommodation if I am Transiting?

Having evidence related to the accommodation, like a hotel reservation, is one of the required documents for Malaysian visas. However, For travelers who are only planning to transit to an airport, there will not be a need to collect proof of accommodation in a hotel.

In this case, Instead of writing down the address of a hotel, travelers can the address of the airport in Malaysia. Travelers can also explain that they are only going to transit.

If this method fails, travelers might have to reserve inexpensive accommodation.

What is the Malaysia Transit Pass?

In accordance with the Transit Without Visa Facility, the Malaysia Transit Pass is issued. National form visa-required countries can use a Malaysia transit pass to enter Malaysia and stay in the country for up to 120 days without the need for a transit visa.

Immigration officers at the airport determine if the traveler qualifies for a transit pass (even if you meet all the requirements).

Who Can Get the Malaysia Transit Pass?

To receive a Malaysia transit pass, travelers can consider one of these two scenarios.

Scenario 1

If foreign travelers meet all of the following qualifications, they are eligible to obtain a Malaysia transit pass:

• They are from one of the countries below:
  • Bhutan
  • China
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Vietnam
• They have scheduled to arrive in Malaysia by going to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
• They have an onward flight ticket within 120 hours.
• They have a departing flight with either Air Asia or Malaysia Airlines.

Scenario 2

In order to obtain a Malaysia transit pass, foreign visitors must meet all of the following requirements:

• Travelers come from one of the countries below:
  • Bangladesh
  • India
  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka
• When they arrive or depart from one of the below-mentioned countries, or when they possess a valid visa or residence permit issued by the government of one of the following countries:
  • Australia
  • China
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • United States of America
• Their arrivals and departures will take place at Kuala Lumpur International Airport or Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT).
• Travelers will arrive and depart from the same airport terminal, and they have a ticket for an onward flight within 120 hours.

What are the Requirements for the Malaysia Transit Pass?

Malaysia Transit Passes will only be available to travelers who have successfully passed immigration and can show these documents. Read our article to learn about the complete Malaysian visa requirements.

• A passport (must be valid for at least another six months)
• A flight ticket for departure. The ticket must be original because a copy or booking number will not be accepted.
• A copy of the flight schedule.
• A valid visa or status-showing residency certificate from Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, or the USA.
• Evidence of adequate financial support. For example, a bank statement.

How Much is the Fee for a Malaysia Transit Pass?

Malaysia Transit Visa is RM 20. However, nationals of the countries below must pay a different visa fee depending on their country:

The Bottom Line…

The Malaysian government requires international tourists and travelers to acquire a Malaysia transit visa if they arrive in Malaysia for transit-related purposes. However, in some scenarios, these foreign travelers do not need to obtain a transit visa.

In this article, we explained Malaysia transit visas, their application methods, Malaysia transit pass, and the required documents to apply.