Visa for Malaysia
Responsibilities
SERVISUM Berlin
all federal states, regardless of the applicant's place of residence
German citizens do not require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days if they are traveling for business or tourism. The visa is granted upon entry. Some nationalities can apply for an eVisa (electronic visa) for a tourist travel purpose. For more information, see “eVisa”.
Technicians and mechanics must apply for a visa in advance.
All travelers must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online at the earliest 3 days before entry (day of entry is included!). Further information can be found under “eVisa”.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNICAL MISSIONS
- Visa application
see right - Passport
original, must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip - Passport photo
original, biometric, photo requirements - Work permit
from Malaysia, see explanation below - Secondment letter
from the employer in Germany, with salary details (sample) - Proof of entry and exit
e.g. flight reservation - Hotel booking
- Yellow fever vaccination
required for some nationalities - Non-German applicants: current certificate of registration (if EU citizen) or a copy of the residence permit for Germany (if not an EU citizen)
The Malaysian company extending the invitation must apply to the relevant Immigration Department of the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.imi.gov.my) for a work permit.
The relevant consular office will only be authorized to issue the corresponding visa once the work permit has been granted.
Processing time (without guarantee):
approx. 1 week if the work permit has been granted
eVisa
Some nationalities can apply for an eVisa (electronic visa) for a tourist travel purpose. You can find out which ones these are here.
All travelers must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online at the earliest 3 days before entry (day of entry is included!).
How you can authorize SERVISUM to apply for the Arrival Card or eVisa for you, you can see on the right in the black box.
Processing time (without guarantee):
approx. 3 working days (Arrival Card)
unknown (eVisa)