Malaysia Transit Visa

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No visa is needed to transit through Malaysia if travelers do not intend to leave the international transit area. Transit Without Visa (TWOV) is applicable only after clearing Malaysian Immigration for a maximum stop-over of 120 hours in Malaysia.

Starting from July 15, 2010, Indian nationals transiting to Malaysia may apply for a Transit Pass for a maximum of 120 hours (5 days) on their journey to a third country.

This pass is issued only at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 1) and Low Cost Carrier Terminal (Terminal 2).

Please check whether you are eligible for Transit Visa / Pass or not. The following are conditions for the said visa / pass:

(i) Indian visitor(s) who enter / depart to / from the country from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 only;

For Indian citizens transiting through Malaysia, the following conditions apply:

(ii) The visitor must possess a valid visa (Single Entry / Multiple Entry) from the destination country, which includes Australia, U.S.A., China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan;

(iii) The visitor must possess a valid passport / travel document with an expiry date of not less than 6 months on the date of visit;

(iv) The visitor should not be listed among those barred from entering Malaysia;

(v) The visitor must be in possession of a confirmed ticket to a third country;

(vi) The visitor must be able to finance his/her stay in Malaysia;

(vii) The visitor MUST visit the country in a group (package tour), and the trip is either a packaged tour in Malaysia or in the destination country;

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A transit pass for 120 hours (without a visa) can also be considered for Indian citizens who hold valid permanent residence, expatriate / working pass, student pass, dependent pass, or any long-term visit pass from other countries (please bring along documents to prove it).

Remarks: The information provided is solely intended as a guide. Should you have any doubts, please consult the airlines or relevant authority for clarification.

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