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Malaysia Visa for Nepali Citizens

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Nepali passport holders visiting Malaysia as tourists use the Malaysia Tourist e-Visa — Single Entry. Processing time: 24–72 hours regular. Apply online at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Malaysia visa for Nepali citizens — key facts

Tourist visa
Malaysia Tourist e-Visa — Single Entry (SEV)Stay: 30 days
Visa fee
Not listed in our record
Processing time
24–72 hours regular
Where to apply
Onlinemalaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp

At a glance

At a glance — Malaysia Tourist e-Visa — Single Entry (SEV)

Processing time
24–72 hours regular; same-day urgent.
Stay duration
30 days; NOT extendable.
Visa validity
3 months from issuance.
Entries
Single.
Bank balance / financial proof
Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000).
Where to apply
Apply online at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp; pay by card / FPX.

Visa types

Visa categories available

  • Tourist — Malaysia Tourist e-Visa — Single Entry (SEV)

    Tourism, leisure, sightseeing.

    Stay
    30 days; NOT extendable.
    Processing
    24–72 hours regular; same-day urgent.

  • Multi-Entry — Malaysia Tourist e-Visa — Multiple Entry (MEV)

    Repeat tourism, family visits across multiple trips within validity.

    Stay
    30 days per entry; NOT extendable.
    Processing
    24–72 hours regular; urgent same-day.

  • Business — Malaysia Business e-Visa

    Conferences, meetings, trade fairs — no paid work.

    Stay
    30 days.
    Processing
    24–72 hours.

  • Family Visit — Malaysia Visit Pass — Family / Social Visit

    Visiting Malaysian relatives or friends.

    Stay
    30 days (renewable in country up to 90 days at Imigresen).
    Processing
    3–5 working days.

  • Student — Malaysia Student Pass

    Full-time study at EMGS-registered Malaysian institution.

    Stay
    Per programme; renewable annually.
    Processing
    4–6 weeks via EMGS.

  • Work — Malaysia Employment Pass (EP I / II / III)

    Salaried employment in Malaysia.

    Stay
    Per contract (1–5 years).
    Processing
    5–10 days via MyXpats.

  • Re-Entry — VDR — Visa with Reference (Sticker via Embassy Kathmandu)

    Long-stay sticker visa — dependants of EP holders, professional visit, special cases.

    Stay
    Per pass terms.
    Processing
    5–10 working days after MoHA approval.

Checklist

Required documents — Malaysia tourist visa

9 required — tick them off as you build your file.

  1. Passport bio-page (6+ months validity, 3+ blank pages)

    Required

    Colour scan.

  2. Passport photo (35 × 50 mm, white background, < 6 months old)

    Required

  3. Confirmed return airline ticket

    Required

  4. Confirmed hotel booking covering full stay

    Required

  5. Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)

    Required

  6. Travel itinerary

    Required

  7. Cover letter stating purpose

    Required

  8. PAN card / income tax / employment letter (proof of ties to Nepal)

    Required

  9. Visa / MasterCard / FPX-enabled payment card

    Required

Where to apply

Malaysia embassy in Nepal

Mission
Embassy of Malaysia — Kathmandu
Address
Bakhundole-3, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone
+977 1 5445680
Email
mwkathmandu@kln.gov.my
Hours
Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30 (lunch 12:30–13:30); closed Sat/Sun + public holidays. Sticker visas (VDR / Employment / Student) submitted in person at Embassy.
Application centre
Online — malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my (MyVISA portal — VWR / e-Visa SEV + MEV) — Most Nepali tourists / business apply online directly. Embassy Kathmandu (Bakhundole-3, Lalitpur) handles VDR sticker visas, Employment Pass / Student Pass endorsements. Authorised visa-application agencies in Nepal listed at kln.gov.my Kathmandu portal.
Online portal
https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp

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Important notes

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FAQ

Malaysia visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Malaysia visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Malaysia as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Malaysia for tourism use the Malaysia Tourist e-Visa — Single Entry (SEV), which allows a stay of 30 days; NOT extendable.

How long does a Malaysia tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

24–72 hours regular; same-day urgent.

What bank balance is required for a Malaysia visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000).

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Malaysia on a tourist visa?

30 days; NOT extendable (Malaysia Tourist e-Visa — Single Entry (SEV)).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Malaysia tourist visa?

Apply online at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp; pay by card / FPX.

What documents are required for a Malaysia tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Passport bio-page (6+ months validity, 3+ blank pages); Passport photo (35 × 50 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Confirmed return airline ticket; Confirmed hotel booking covering full stay; Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000); Travel itinerary; Cover letter stating purpose; PAN card / income tax / employment letter (proof of ties to Nepal).

Where is the Malaysia embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of Malaysia — Kathmandu — Bakhundole-3, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Phone: +977 1 5445680. Applications are lodged at Online — malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my (MyVISA portal — VWR / e-Visa SEV + MEV), Most Nepali tourists / business apply online directly. Embassy Kathmandu (Bakhundole-3, Lalitpur) handles VDR sticker visas, Employment Pass / Student Pass endorsements. Authorised visa-application agencies in Nepal listed at kln.gov.my Kathmandu portal.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Malaysia business visa?

Yes — Malaysia Business e-Visa. Conferences, meetings, trade fairs — no paid work. Processing: 24–72 hours.

Is there an official online portal for the Malaysia visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp.

How is the Malaysia visa fee paid?

Online by Visa / MasterCard / FPX / online banking via MyVISA. Bank deposit not accepted from Nepal.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Malaysia visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Malaysia visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

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