Indian passport holders can visit Malaysia for tourism using an e-Visa for stays up to 30 days or the e-NTRI for stays up to 14 days. Both are filed online through the official Malaysia portal, usually processed within 24 to 48 hours, with no embassy visit required.
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Malaysia visa from India
Tourist e-Visa (up to 30 days)e-NTRI (up to 14 days)Malaysia e-Visa official portalNo embassy visit required24–48 hour e-Visa processing
Overview
Malaysia offers Indian tourists two principal online routes: the e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days and the e-NTRI for shorter stays of up to 14 days. Both are filed through the official Malaysia e-Visa portal, require no embassy visit, and are delivered electronically. The e-Visa is the more common route, typically processed within 24 to 48 hours.
Not to be confused with
This page covers the Malaysia tourist e-Visa and the e-NTRI (Electronic Travel Registration Information) for Indian passport holders. It does not cover the Malaysia work visa, student visa, or the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme. India is eligible for both the e-Visa and the e-NTRI routes.
Eligibility
Indian passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Tourism purpose; business visitors may need a different category.
Confirmed return flight within the permitted stay window.
Recent photograph meeting Malaysia e-Visa specifications.
Confirmed return flight booking.
Hotel booking or accommodation address in Malaysia.
Last three months of bank statements as supporting proof.
Step-by-step process
1
Choose the visa type
Pick the e-Visa for a stay up to 30 days, or the e-NTRI for a shorter stay up to 14 days.
2
Apply on the Malaysia e-Visa portal
Complete the online form, upload the passport scan, photograph, and supporting documents, and pay the fee.
3
Receive the e-Visa
The e-Visa is issued electronically, usually within 24 to 48 hours, and shared as a PDF.
4
Travel and present on arrival
Carry the printed e-Visa, return ticket, and proof of accommodation; present at immigration on arrival in Malaysia.
Fees
Applicant
Fee
Note
Tourist e-Visa
Varies (approx. 150–200 MYR range)MYRverify
Confirm on the Malaysia e-Visa portal.
e-NTRI
Varies (approx. 160–200 MYR range)MYRverify
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Concierge service charge
VariesINRverify
Separate from the government fee.
* Fees marked "verify" must be confirmed on the official portal before payment.
Processing time
The e-Visa is typically issued within 24 to 48 hours. The e-NTRI is similarly fast. File at least a week before the intended travel date, longer during peak season.
Common rejection reasons
Passport validity shorter than six months.
Photograph not meeting the portal specification.
Missing or inconsistent return ticket and accommodation details.
Insufficient proof of funds.
Prior Malaysia immigration non-compliance.
Gaya · Bodhgaya · Patna · Varanasi application path
Because the Malaysia e-Visa is fully online, applicants in Gaya and Bodhgaya do not need to travel to an embassy. The concierge collects documents by WhatsApp or courier, files on the Malaysia e-Visa portal, and delivers the e-Visa by email. This makes Malaysia one of the most accessible overseas destinations for Bihar-based travellers.
Pan-India note: The e-Visa route is uniform across India. Concierge support and document collection by courier/WhatsApp are available nationwide; no in-person visit is required in any state.
Local-market adaptation: Malaysia is positioned to Bihar-based applicants as a low-friction, fully-digital SE Asian destination — like Thailand and Singapore, no embassy visit is required. The concierge frames it as an ideal first or second overseas trip for pilgrim and monk travellers, with document collection by WhatsApp. This is distinct from generic pan-India copy.
Frequently asked questions
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Compliance & trust
Last verified
2026-08-02
Source priority
Malaysia e-Visa portal and the Immigration Department of Malaysia (imi.gov.my) are the primary sources. No third-party platform is used as a content source.
Ambiguity flags
Fee figures are indicative; confirm on the Malaysia e-Visa portal.
INR amount varies with the MYR exchange rate.
e-NTRI availability and rules should be re-confirmed before travel.
Editor note: All figures are indicative. Re-confirm current fees and the latest e-Visa/e-NTRI rules on the official Malaysia portal before treating as authoritative.
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