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Visa Information for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1. Countries whose citizens generally require a visa

According to the Malaysian Immigration Department, the following nationalities are on its visa-required list:

No.	Country	Visa information
1	Afghanistan	VDR / visa requirements
2	Angola	Visa required
3	Bangladesh	Visa required
4	Bhutan	Visa required
5	Burkina Faso	Visa required
6	Burundi	Visa required
7	Cameroon	Visa required
8	Central African Republic	Visa required
9	Colombia	Visa required
10	DR Congo	Visa required
11	Republic of Congo	Visa required
12	Djibouti	Visa required
13	Equatorial Guinea	Visa required
14	Eritrea	Visa required
15	Ethiopia	Visa required
16	Ghana	Visa required
17	Guinea-Bissau	Visa required
18	Ivory Coast	Visa required
19	Liberia	Visa required
20	Mali	Visa required
21	Montenegro	Visa required
22	Mozambique	Visa required
23	Nepal	Visa required
24	Nigeria	Visa required
25	Niger	Visa required
26	Pakistan	Visa required
27	Rwanda	Visa required
28	Serbia	Visa required
29	Sri Lanka	Visa required

Important exceptions:

Indian citizens: Visa-exempt for eligible social visits until December 31, 2026, for stays up to 30 days.
Myanmar citizens: Visa-free for social visits up to 14 days under the current arrangement.
Certain countries marked with an asterisk on the official immigration list are permitted to enter by air only.

Source: Malaysian Immigration – Visa Requirements by Country.

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2. Examples of visa-exempt nationalities

Many other nationalities can visit Malaysia without obtaining a visa for eligible short-term visits.

Examples include:

United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Japan
South Korea
Singapore
Brunei
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines
Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Maldives
Mauritius
South Africa

Visa-free stay duration depends on nationality and applicable entry conditions.

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3. General entry requirements

Passport validity

Passport should generally have at least six months' validity.

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

Most foreign visitors must complete the MDAC within three days before arrival.

Complete MDAC – Official Portal

Return flight ticket

Keep confirmed return or onward travel details.

Accommodation

Keep hotel booking and conference venue information.

Conference documentation

Carry the conference invitation letter, registration confirmation and payment receipt, where applicable.

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4. Official visa application websites

5. For InSciTech international conference participants

I recommend maintaining a nationality-wise visa guide for all registered speakers, delegates and accompanying persons attending conferences in Kuala Lumpur.

One clarification: Would you like me to prepare a complete country-wise visa database for all approximately 195 countries, suitable for publishing on your conference website?

I can organize it into:

Visa-free countries and permitted stay duration.
Countries requiring eVisa.
Countries requiring embassy visa.
Special visa exemptions and conditions.
Conference invitation letter and supporting document requirements.