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How to Apply for Malaysia eVisa and eNTRI – Everything you need to know

Malaysia Electronic Visa

eVISA is an online application platform that enables foreign nationals to apply for an electronic visa to enter Malaysia at the comfort of their convenience.

What is eVISA ?

This eVisa (Malaysia Electronic Visa) is offered to Indian nationals (and some other nationals – refer website) beginning 15th April 2016. You may apply eVISA with Single Entry (SEV) or Multiple Entry (MEV) up to 30 days duration of stay each entry. eVISA is also now available to Student Pass and Employment Pass holder with valid visa approval letter. No restriction on place of departure/residence so far.

What is eNTRI – Visa Waiver Program ?

This facility is offered to Indian Nationals residing in India and abroad beginning 10 April 2018 until 31st December 2019. (Check website if there is any amendments on validity). If you are a tourist from India and plan to visit Malaysia for less than 15 days, you can apply for eNTRI. For Indian nationals arriving directly from India or country of residence (for Indian expatriate living abroad) or; Indian nationals arriving via Brunei/Singapore/Thailand.

When Should I Apply for eVISA or eNTRI ?

You can apply 2 weeks in advance from the date of travel. However, you will need to re-apply if your travel date is extended beyond 3 months.

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How Much Time it Will take to Process eVISA ?

It takes 24 hours to process the visa; excluding weekends and public holidays.

What are the Fee and Charges ?

Processing Fee is USD 25 only and Visa Fee is INR 1150 inclusive of convenience fee). You can choose to apply eVISA Medical for medical purposes if you have a valid Hospital Appointment letter from participating hospitals.

eVisa & eNTRI – Comparison

DetailseVISAeNTRI
Visa Fee1150 INRFree
Processing Fee25 USD20 USD
StayMaximum 30 days for each entryMaximum 15 days on entry
Validity3 months from the date of issuance3 months from the date of issuance
Entry TypeSinlge Entry Visa or Multiple Entry VisaSingle Entry Visa only
Return TicketMandatoryMandtory; you need to have a return ticket to India, Singapore, Thailand or Brunei.
Visa ExtensionNONO

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How to Apply for eVISA or eNTRI

You can easily do it by yourself from WindowMalaysia.my. Goto website, signup and create a login. eVISA can be applied around the world except Malaysia, Singapore and Israel.

There are some look alike websites (eg http://windowsmalaysia.com etc) which offer eVisa services but please note those are not official and make sure you are using WindowMalaysia.my.

Also note, you will not be able to access this from Malaysia and need to apply from outside.

Sample Error when you try to login from Malaysia

What are the Documents Required

Before you login and apply for eVISA, please make sure you have prepared below documents and as per specifications.

  1. Photograph Of Applicant.
  2. Image of Passport Front page/First Page.
  3. Image Of Previous Passport Number page (or Back page).
  4. Round Trip Flight Ticket.
  5. Accommodation details.
  6. Other Supporting Documents if any.
  7. Last Visit Country Stamping
  8. Other details to fill in.

Specifications are detailed below.

Photograph Of Applicant

There are some strict specification for photograph and you much prepare your photos accordingly. See below for details.

Image of Passport Front page/First page

Scan only the first page (or first two pages) of passport

Image Of Previous Passport Number page (or Back page)

Round Trip Flight Ticket

So you need to book your flight tickets (Or Bus tickets to exit from Malaysia) in advance and make sure it can be validated online (NEVER use a dummy ticket, you might be in trouble later)

Accommodation Booking Documents

You need to provide your accommodation details (hotel booking receipt etc) while applying for eVISA. Are your staying with your friends or relatives ? Don’t worry, you can prepare a simple cover letter (no template provided, I have a give a sample below) and add if you have any address proof of your relative (like rental agreement, Electricity Bill, Internet bill etc of relative)

Other Supporting Documents (if any)

This is not mandatory but you can attach any supporting documents to justify your Malaysian eVISA application.

Last Visit Country Stamping

Last visit country stamping is compulsory to be upload if applicant ever visited to other country. So, make sure you have scanned copied of last visit country stamps.

Documents to be attached

Visa Details

Starting 14th September 2018, eVISA Malaysia will provide additional option for Indian National to apply MEV 30 days until 31st July 2019.

You need to choose Visa Type as Single Entry Visa (SEV) or Multiple Entry Visa (MEV).

eVISA for Tourist Indian National is valid for a multiple & single journey to Malaysia for purposes of tourism trips for the maximum of 30 days. Applicant that has entered Malaysia using eVISA for Tourist is not allowed to apply for any passes while inside Malaysia.

Purpose of Stay

Yes, the easiest one is to choose Tour. Make sure you have enough supporting documents and valid justifications if you are choosing other than Tour. (like Business or Official(

Particulars of Applicant and other details.

Fill out all details as per instruction and make sure you have entered all details properly.

Preview Application Details

Once you have entered all your details, next screen will show you all the information you have given as well the as the documents you have submitted. Do double check before you goto payment stage.

Payment

As we mentioned above, processing Fee is USD 25 only and Visa Fee is INR 1150 inclusive of convenience fee). You need to make payments separately for each charges.

Complete Application

Once you submit all details, you will be provided one reference number and you will get an email with same details. (sample below)

Sample Email Confirmation upon successful application.

Application Status Legend

Get eVISA via Email

Once approved, you will receive an email with approval details and link to download your eVISA as PDF format.

What are the documents and items I need to carry while travelling to Malaysia

Okay, now you have your valid Malaysia eVISA and all other items to fly. Now you need to follow below checklist to make sure you can easily walk through Indian and Malaysian Immigration counters.

Also refer : Entry requirements into Malaysia

Required Documents

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I have explained this in another post – What are the documents and items I need to carry while travelling to Malaysia; and here see a brief list.

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