# Malaysia visa for Nepali citizens

> Malaysia visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 24–72 hours regular; same-day urgent. · Stay: 30 days; NOT extendable. · Bank statement (last 3 months) ha…

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Last updated: 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **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 (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)
- **Payment:** Online by Visa / MasterCard / FPX / online banking via MyVISA. Bank deposit not accepted from Nepal.

## Visa categories

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

**Purpose:** Tourism, leisure, sightseeing.
**Stay duration:** 30 days; NOT extendable.
**Validity:** 3 months from issuance.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 24–72 hours regular; same-day urgent.
**How to apply:** Apply online at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp; pay by card / FPX.
**Financial requirement:** Bank statement (last 3 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000).

**Required documents:**

- Passport bio-page (6+ months validity, 3+ blank pages) — Colour scan.
- 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)
- Visa / MasterCard / FPX-enabled payment card

**Notes:**
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) — file separately at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my within 3 days of entry. Free, mandatory.

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

**Purpose:** Repeat tourism, family visits across multiple trips within validity.
**Stay duration:** 30 days per entry; NOT extendable.
**Validity:** 6 months from issuance (3 months for medical MEV).
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 24–72 hours regular; urgent same-day.

**Required documents:**

- Same as SEV PLUS prior travel history (visa stamps) + reason for multiple entries

**Notes:**
- MEV less commonly granted on first application — typical for repeat travellers with clean Malaysia history.

### Business — Malaysia Business e-Visa

**Purpose:** Conferences, meetings, trade fairs — no paid work.
**Stay duration:** 30 days.
**Validity:** 3 months from issuance.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 24–72 hours.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Invitation letter from Malaysian inviting company
- Malaysian inviter SSM / company registration
- Cover letter from Nepali employer
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking

### Family Visit — Malaysia Visit Pass — Family / Social Visit

**Purpose:** Visiting Malaysian relatives or friends.
**Stay duration:** 30 days (renewable in country up to 90 days at Imigresen).
**Validity:** 6 months from issuance.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 3–5 working days.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Invitation letter from Malaysian host (with copy of MyKad / passport)
- Proof of relationship
- Financial proof / sponsor undertaking
- Confirmed return ticket

### Student — Malaysia Student Pass

**Purpose:** Full-time study at EMGS-registered Malaysian institution.
**Stay duration:** Per programme; renewable annually.
**Validity:** 1 year initial; renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 4–6 weeks via EMGS.
**How to apply:** Through EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services) portal; institution lodges application.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Acceptance letter from EMGS-registered Malaysian institution
- Academic transcripts (notarised English translations)
- EMGS sticker
- Medical screening
- Tuition payment proof

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

**Purpose:** Salaried employment in Malaysia.
**Stay duration:** Per contract (1–5 years).
**Validity:** Per Employment Pass.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–10 days via MyXpats.
**How to apply:** Malaysian employer applies via Expatriate Services Division (ESD) / MyXpats portal; visa endorsement at Embassy Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- ESD / MyXpats approval letter
- Sealed offer letter / employment contract
- Academic certificates (attested by Nepal MoFA + Malaysian Embassy)
- Medical clearance
- Police clearance
- DoFE labour permit + PDO + SSF + insurance

### reEntry — VDR — Visa with Reference (Sticker via Embassy Kathmandu)

**Purpose:** Long-stay sticker visa — dependants of EP holders, professional visit, special cases.
**Stay duration:** Per pass terms.
**Validity:** Per pass.
**Entries:** Per pass (single or multi).
**Processing time:** 5–10 working days after MoHA approval.
**How to apply:** Local Malaysian sponsor lodges Form IM.12 + Surat Kelulusan from MoHA Putrajaya → applicant submits at Embassy Kathmandu for sticker.

**Required documents:**

- Original VDR approval letter (Surat Kelulusan) from MoHA Malaysia
- Passport, photo
- Sponsor IC + sponsor letter
- Form IM.12
- Original sponsor / pass-holder documents

## Important general 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Malaysia visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, multiEntry, business, family). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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.
3. **Submit at Online — malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my (MyVISA portal — VWR / e-Visa SEV + MEV)** — Apply online at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp; pay by card / FPX.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 24–72 hours regular; same-day urgent.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- 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 (mwkathmandu@kln.gov.my, +977-1-5445680)

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*