# Malaysia visa for Nepali citizens

> Malaysia visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time, 30 days; NOT extendable. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

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.

- **Visa route (tourist):** eVisa
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/malaysia
- **Last reviewed:** 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

### Re-Entry — 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 certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- 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, Multi Entry, 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. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## 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)

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: 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.*