Malaysia
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| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
| Currency | Currency: Ringgit (RM) (MYR) |
| Language | Bahasa Melayu (official), English, Chinese dialects (Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew, Hakka, Hainanese, Foochow, Hok-chew), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Thai; in addition, several indigenous languages are spoken in East Malaysia, especially Iban and Kadazan |
| Population | 26.6 million (Jan 2007) |
| Religion | Islam, Buddhism, Daoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism; note - in addition, Shamanism/Animism is practiced in East and, to a lesser extent, West Malaysia |
| Electricity | 230V/50Hz (British plug) |
| Calling Code | +60 |
| Time Zone | UTC+8 |
Most Western visitors can enter Malaysia without a visa, and are normally issued 30, 60, or 90 day entry permit stamps. Some visitors that are not eligible to enter without a visa can get a tourist visa on arrival; some other nationalities must apply for a visa in advance.
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Passport
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond date of departure and other documents required by all nationalities.
Visa requirements
- Commonwealth citizens (except for India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), British protected persons or citizens of the Republic of Ireland and citizens of Switzerland, the Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein do not need a visa to enter Malaysia.
- Citizens of certain countries which include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Republic of Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, Italy, United Arab Emirates and the United States of America do not require a visa for a visit not exceeding 90 days.
- Citizens of European Countries, Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Romania and Syria do not need a visa for a visit not exceeding two weeks.
- Citizens of North Korea, Cuba, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the People’s Republic of China and holders of Hong Kong Certificate of Identify, Myanmar and Taiwan are allowed to enter Malaysia subject to their application for a visa being approved.
- Nationals of countries not listed above will need a visa to visit Malaysia.
- To apply for visas please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate of Malaysia. Visa Application Forms can also be found at http://www.kln.gov.my/
 HOT NEWS: Malaysia to review 'Visa on Arrival' policy, Kuala lumpur, (PTI): With the number of illegal over-stayers swelling in the country, Malaysian authorities are considering a review of its visa on arrival policy. Malaysia has extended the visa on arrival to nationals of several countries, including India, to boost tourism during the Visit Malaysia 2007 campaign. October 25, 2007. Hindu.com. |
Types of visa and cost
- Single entry visa Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social visit. Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.
- Multiple entry visa Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government to government matters. Normally valid for a period within three (3) months to twelve (12) months from the date of issue.
- Transit visa Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries. Foreign nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight do not require a transit visa..
Visa Note
- Nationals may still require a pass upon arrival, even if they are permitted to enter Malaysia visa-free.
Malaysian Embassies and/or Consulates
- Australia
Malaysian Consulate in Canberra, Australia
7 Perth Avenue
Yarralumla ACT 2600
City: Canberra
Phone: 61-2-6273 1543 or 61-2-6273 1544
Fax: 61-2-6273 2496
Email: mailto:malcanberra@netspeed.com.au
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
- China
Malaysian Embassy in Beijing, China
No. 2, Liang Ma Qiao Bei Jie
Chaoyang District
100600, Beijing
The People's Republic of China
City: Beijing
Phone: 0086-10-65322531
Fax: 0086-10-65325032
Email: mailto:mwbjing@kln.gov.my
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
- United Kingdom
Malaysian Consulate in London, United Kingdom
45 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8QT
City: London
Phone: +442072358033
Fax: +442072355161
Email: mailto:mwlon@btconnect.com
- United States
Malaysian Embassy in Washington DC, United States
3516 International Court, N.W.
Washington DC 20008
City: Washington DC
Phone: (202) 572-9700
Fax: (202) 572-9882
Email: mailto:malwashdc@kln.gov.my
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
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