Malaysia Work Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Indian passport holders who are willing to apply for a Malaysia Employment visa can find the necessary visa information on this page. In the following, you can find Malaysia Employment visa requirements which mainly include the visa documents and eligibility criteria. General guidelines to be followed at the time of submission of Malaysia Employment visa documents are mentioned on the page. For further visa consultation, you can contact BTW Visa Executives.

 

Following is the list of documents required for Malaysia Work visa for Indians.
  • Passport

      The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

    • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

    One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

  • Photo

      The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

    • It must be a recent photograph.
    • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
    • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
    • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
    • The ears must be visible clearly.
    • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
    • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

    Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

  • Air Ticket

      It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

    • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

    An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

  • Invitation Letter From Organization

      It should be submitted as per the following

    • It must be original and should be obtained on the letterhead specifying the traveller's purpose of visit.

    Without a proper proof of your purpose for acquiring the visa, like an invitation letter from the Organization or company, the visa application may not be accepted. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Covering Letter From Applicant

      The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

    • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
    • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
    • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
    • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
    • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
    • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
    • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

    Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Contract Papers

      It should be submitted as per the following

    • It must be original and should specify certain details about the employee and the employer.

    Without the contract papers, you will not be allowed to get the visa as the contract papers decided the span of the stay and hence the visa validity. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Approval From Immigration

      It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

    • For Application’s submitted in Mumbai and Chennai if the reference number on the VDR letter starts with ICT then applicant need to submit Original VDR approval letter with 2 copies. If reference number starts with MSC, then applicant need to provide 2 copies of the same.
    • It must be original and obtained with a stamp and signature.

    Without the approval from Immigration, you will not be able to apply for any kind of immigration visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Itinerary

      It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

    • It must mention the day to day schedule and plans and program while in the country.

    The itinerary must have proper and detailed information of the traveller's routine. Even if a single detail is missed out, it could affect the visa interview. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Govt Id Card

      Government ID card is an important identification proof which must meet the given parameters

    • It must be provided as proof of identification and nationality.

    A proof of citizenship is mandatory in the form of a Government issued ID card.

  • Valid Visa Copies

      There are several visa documents that are needed. It is essential that they match the given characteristics

    • It must be verifiable and to be submitted at the time of new visa processing.

    The visa copies can help speed up your visa issuance process.

  • Forex Receipt

      It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

    • It must be submitted as financial proof.

    Without a proper Forex Receipt, your visa may get rejected on the basis of financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Visa Application Form

      The visa application form is important as it contains all the required information of the applicant. It should be filled keeping in mind the following guidelines

    • It must be completely filled with proper information and must be signed by the applicant.

    The visa application form should be filled correctly as this information decides the fate of your visa acceptance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Following is the general list of documents required for Evisa.

  • Photo

      The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

    • It must be a recent photograph.
    • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
    • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
    • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
    • The ears must be visible clearly.
    • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
    • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

    Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

  • Air Ticket

      It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

    • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

    An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

  • Passport

      The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

    • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

    One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

  • Hotel Voucher

      It should be submitted as per the following

    • It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

    If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.

  • Birth Certificate

      Birth certificate is a mandatory personal document in some cases. It must be provided as per the given requirements

    • It must be original and in a good condition.

    Any traveller under 18 years of age is not allowed to apply for a visa without a birth certificate. Professional visa consultation is recommended.


Eligibility for getting Malaysia Employment Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

  1. Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.

  2. Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.

  3. Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.

  4. Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.

  5. Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

*Important Note:

Visa on Arrival facility is available for citizens of India with the following conditions : i) Visitors arriving to Malaysia via Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia or Brunei only (with valid visa from either country) ii) Visitors coming in from either four countries through entrance as follows: Air Route a) Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) b) Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) c) Bayan Lepas International Airport, Pulau Pinang d) Sultan Ismail, Senai Airport, Johor e) Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah f) Kuching International Airport, Sarawak g) Langkawi International Airport, Kedah h) Miri Airport, Sarawak i) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Selangor Land Route a) Tuas (Singapore)- Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (Second Link)(Malaysia) b) Immigration Control Post, Sungai Tujoh, Sarawak c) Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah Sea Route Immigration Control Post, Labuan International Terminal Ferry ONLY

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application .

Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.

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