Malaysia is the latest country to join the thrilling bandwagon of countries that allow Indians to enter Malaysia without a visa. Indians contemplating a vacation to Malaysia will no longer need a visa, as the country has declared visa-free access for Indian and Chinese people.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that this move would take effect on December 1 for all Indian and Chinese travellers. The Malaysian tourist e-visa now costs INR 3,799 per person.
Indian visitors can stay for up to 30 days in Malaysia without a visa under the new visa-free policy. However, security screenings for Indian nationals will continue.
The visa-free policy has enhanced the number of visitors from the two nations, India and China. India and China are two of Malaysia’s most important markets. The country also wants to attract additional investment from these two countries. Visitors can now enjoy easy travel to Malaysia, which is arguably one of the best tourist destinations in Asia, thanks to a simplified admission process.
Prior to Malaysia’s admission, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Thailand were the most recent countries to enable Indians to enter Malaysia without a visa. However, as of now, nations such as Sri Lanka and Thailand have extended the visa-free period for Indians till March 31 and May 10, respectively, of the next year, 2024. For the time being, travellers can make use of this chance to the fullest.
A visa-free trip does not imply a visa-on-arrival or an e-visa. It simply means that you book your flight, pack your belongings, and depart for your journey. There is no paperwork involved at all. It’s the same as travelling to any other location within one’s own country.