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Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA)

Name: Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA)
Brand: Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA)

Up to date as of October 21, 2026

MYVISA is the Immigration Department's own portal for Malaysia's electronic visas. It is for nationalities that cannot enter visa-free; the visa arrives by email and you show it with your passport.

What it helps with

Getting a visa without an embassy visitThe whole application, payment and the visa note itself are online.
Planning a stay of up to 30 daysA single-entry eVISA covers up to 30 days in Malaysia per entry.
Knowing whether you need a visa at allThe portal starts with your nationality, so visa-free travellers learn they do not need to apply.

About Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA):

The portal issues the single-entry eVISA for a stay of up to 30 days and, for some nationalities, a multiple-entry eVISA or the shorter eNTRI. Which options you see depends on your passport.

Key Features:

Stay: Up to 30 days per entry on a single-entry eVISA.
Validity: The visa note must be used within its validity, usually 3 months.
Online only: Upload passport, photo, ticket and accommodation, then pay by card.
Delivery: The approved visa note is sent to your email.

How to Get Started:

Check on malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my whether your nationality can enter visa-free; if so, no eVISA is needed.
Create an account and choose the visa type offered for your passport.
Upload the documents and pay by card.
Print or save the visa note and also submit the MDAC within 3 days of arrival.

Before you use it

Payment: Payment is by bank card on the portal; the fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.
Limits: The eVISA cannot be extended inside Malaysia; leave before the permitted days run out.
Good to know: The eVISA does not replace the MDAC arrival card, which is still due within 3 days of arrival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA) work with a foreign bank card in Malaysia?: Yes — Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA) accepts foreign-issued cards in Malaysia.
Is Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA) available in English?: Yes, Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA) has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA)?: No, an international phone number generally works for Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA).
Do I need local ID or residency for Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA)?: No, Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA) doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA)?: Web
How much does Malaysia eVISA (MYVISA) cost?: Visa fee plus processing charge, set by nationality and shown before you pay; not refundable