Tourist — Malaysia Tourist e-Visa — Single Entry (SEV)
Tourism, leisure, sightseeing.
- Stay
- 30 days; NOT extendable.
- Processing
- 24–72 hours regular; same-day urgent.
Malaysia Visa for Nepali Citizens
Up-to-date Malaysia visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
At a glance — Malaysia 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 categories available
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.
reEntry — 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.
Required documents — Malaysia tourist visa
- Required
Passport bio-page (6+ months validity, 3+ blank pages)
Colour scan.
- Required
Passport photo (35 × 50 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
- Required
Confirmed return airline ticket
- Required
Confirmed hotel booking covering full stay
- Required
Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)
- Required
Travel itinerary
- Required
Cover letter stating purpose
- Required
PAN card / income tax / employment letter (proof of ties to Nepal)
- Required
Visa / MasterCard / FPX-enabled payment card
Malaysia embassy in Nepal
- Mission
- Embassy of Malaysia — Kathmandu
- Address
- Bakhundole-3, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Phone
- +977 1 5445680
- [email protected]
- 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.
Important notes
- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- Nepalis require a visa for Malaysia — eligible for the e-Visa under the VWR (Visa Without Reference) track via MyVISA portal: NO Malaysian sponsor approval needed for SEV / MEV.
- eNTRI (visa-waiver-style) is restricted to mainland Chinese + Indian nationals (both also visa-free until 31 Dec 2026). eNTRI is NOT available for Nepalis.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from arrival, with at least 3 blank pages.
- Approval typically 24–72 hours via MyVISA; urgent processing same-day.
- Per-entry stay: 30 days — NOT extendable in country (re-apply for new visa).
- e-Visa SEV validity: 3 months from issuance to enter.
- e-Visa MEV: 6 months validity (3 months for medical category), multiple entries within the window — granted to applicants with prior travel history.
- Notarised English translation of any Nepali-language document mandatory.
- Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000).
- MANDATORY: Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) must be filed at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my within 3 days before entry — separate from e-Visa, free.
- VDR (Visa with Reference) — for dependants of employment-pass holders, special cases — submitted physically at Embassy Kathmandu AFTER Putrajaya MoHA approval.
- 2026 fee revision: none expected; MYR 20 base + MYR 105 / 200 / 300 processing tiers in force.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Malaysia visa — sourced from Malaysia's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.
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.
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 online portal to apply for a Malaysia visa?
Yes — apply online at https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp (MyVISA portal — primary) · https://www.imi.gov.my (Malaysian Immigration Department) · https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main (MDAC arrival card — mandatory before entry).
How is the Malaysia visa fee paid?
Online by Visa / MasterCard / FPX / online banking via MyVISA. Bank deposit not accepted from Nepal.
Can Yatra help with a Malaysia visa application?
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Malaysia including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
Sources & last updated
Last reviewed:
- https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/about-evisa.jsp — Official Malaysia e-Visa about page
- https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp — MyVISA application portal
- https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-fees — Per-nationality fee schedule
- https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country — Visa requirement by country
- https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main — Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC, mandatory)
- https://www.kln.gov.my/web/npl_kathmandu — Embassy of Malaysia Kathmandu
- https://www.kln.gov.my/web/npl_kathmandu/requirement_foreigner — Visa requirements for foreigners (Nepal)
- https://educationmalaysia.gov.my — EMGS Student Pass
- https://esd.imi.gov.my — Expatriate Services Division (Employment Pass)
- Embassy of Malaysia — Bakhundole-3, Lalitpur ([email protected], +977-1-5445680)
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