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How To Apply For Malaysia Tourist Visa Extension and Work Visa For Philippine Passport Holders [More than 30 Days Stay]

Malaysia is undeniably a charming and gorgeous destination in Asia . From its bustling capital, Kuala Lumpur to the white sand beaches of Langkawi and the historical Malacca ; it has everything you want to discover in a country. English is mostly spoken, so you won’t get lost plus the food is absolutely delicious!

However, if you want to work or have business relations in Malaysia; you may need a work visa or an APEC Travelcard. Read this guide on how to get one!

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Quick Facts About Malaysia Entry for Filipinos

Validity : up to 30 days

Process : Visa Not Required

Number of Entries : Single

Documents Required :

• Valid Passport  – must be valid for at least six months
• Valid Return Ticket And Sufficient Funds – you must have enough money for your stay and a confirmed travel ticket out of Malaysia or to another country

Malaysia Tourist Visa Extension for Philippines Passport

An extension may only be given if there are special conditions like illness, accidents, etc. evidence of such is also needed. If you only want to sightsee, I suggest going out of the country, Thailand or Singapore, then come back to Malaysia.

Where to Apply : Headquarters of the Immigration Department of Malaysia, (Ministry of Home Affairs)

Address : Level 1-7 (Podium) No 15, Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 2, 62550 Putrajaya.

Main Requirements in Applying for a Malaysia Tourist Visa Extension

1. Valid Passport   – must be valid for at least six months and is Machine readable

2. Supporting documents – e.g. medical records, etc.

3. Visa Application Extension (form IMM.55)

4. Visa Fee

APEC Business Travel Card

Philippines and Malaysia are both members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. For business people who regularly commute to countries who are members; an APEC Business Travel Card is very useful as you won’t require a visa to enter and premier lanes during arrival.

APEC Member Nations:

Benefits of APEC Business Travel Card

• Exempt from VISA requirements of participating countries
• Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA 1 & 2)
• Penang International Airport
• Sultan Iskandar Complex in Johor Baharu (BSI)
• Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (Second Link) in Johor Baharu (KSAB)

Who can get an APEC Business Travel Card in the Philippines

• A business person that represents a company or an entity that’s involved in international trading, selling of goods or services or investing in APEC Member nations
• Not convicted or charged of a criminal offense
• Has powers or authority to execute management policies, negotiate, trade, or invest (e.g. CEO, President, VP, Head, BOD) or an official nominated by the heads of the company whose work is involved in trading, investment and dealing with overseas clients or suppliers

Where to apply for an APEC Business Travel Card?

Makati Business Club (MBC) 2/F, AIM Conference Center Benavidez St., Legaspi Village Makati City Telephone No.: (+632) 751-1137, 751-1138 Email Address: [email protected]

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) 3rd Floor, Commerce and Industry Plaza (CIP) 1030 Campus Avenue cor Park Avenue McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio Taguig City Telephone No.: (+632) 846-8196 loc 113 Email Address: [email protected]

Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) International Trade Complex Roxas Blvd. cor Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Pasay City Email Addresses: [email protected] ; [email protected]

Malaysia Work Visa

Who can avail of a malaysia work visa.

Foreign Worker

• If from the Philippines, only Male workers are allowed
• Can only work at the Manufacturing, Construction, Plantation, Agriculture and Services sectors
• 18 – 45 years old at the time of application
• Pass for the Immigration Security Clearance in the Philippines
• Certified fit and healthy as per approved medical center in the Philippines

Foreign Domestic Helper

• A female Resident of the Philippines
• 21 – 45 years old
• Enter Malaysia through a Visa with Reference from a Malaysian Representative Office in the Philippines

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get A Working Visa As A Foreign Worker

Step 1 : Find a job or an employer from Malaysia. The employer will submit the following documents for Visa with Reference:

• VDR application form
• Quota Approval letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs
• Receipt of levy paid
• Form IM.12 and IM.38
• Security bond
• Copy of the foreign workers’ passports
• Recent passport-sized picture of the foreign worker (passports size)
• Medical Certificate (valid for 3 months)
• Compensation Scheme
• Health Insurance Policy (except for Plantation Workers)

Step 2 : Wait for your Visa with Reference approval and go to the Malaysian Embassy in the Philippines for your entry visa.

Step 3 : After arriving in Malaysia, go to a medical center accredited by a FOMEMA for a medical exam within 30 days after your arrival.

Step 4 : A Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) will be given after you have passed. This will be valid for 12 months.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get A Working Visa As A Foreign Domestic Helper

Step 1 : Find a job or an employer from Malaysia. The employer or employment agency will submit the following documents for Visa with Reference:

• The new application form (PRA1)
• Form IM 38. (Visa Application)
• Personal Bond
• Employment Agreement for Foreign Domestic Helpers
• Copy of FDH’s passport
• Medical Report from the Philippines
• Declaration form stating the non-usage of registered agencies for employers who submit applications on their own
• Proof of regular income of both husband and wife
• Copy of ID of both husband and wife
• Supporting documents for the application of FDH (like birth certificates, medical certification of family illness)

Immigration Security Clearance Centers in the Philippines

Manila Ground Floor, Unit G05 Ecoplaza Building 2305 Chino Roces Ave. Extension Makati City 1231

Cebu 9th floor, Unit 905 Keppel Center Samar Loop Cov Cardinal Rosales Ave. Cebu Business Park Cebu City 6000 Philippines

Frequently Asked Questions About Malaysia Visa

1. Can I enter Malaysia without a Visa?

Yes, if you are a Philippine Passport Holder, you may be in Malaysia for 30 days.

2. Can I work with my Tourist Visa?

No, it is prohibited to engage in work with your tourist visa. You need to have a work visa.

3. Is there a penalty for overstaying?

Yes, you may pay RM 10,000 (about Php 122,000) for overstaying or get imprisoned.

4. Where is the Malaysian Embassy in the Philippines?

Embassy of Malaysia in Manila 107 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village Makati City, Philippines Telephone: (632) 86628200 Fax: (632) 86628201 / 02 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

5. What are the office hours?

They are open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays.

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25 thoughts on “ How To Apply For Malaysia Tourist Visa Extension and Work Visa For Philippine Passport Holders [More than 30 Days Stay] ”

Hello. What should I need to do to get a working visa?

Hi! Thank you for the information it was very helpful. I would like to ask, is it possible if we stay in Malaysia for 30 days then travel to SIngapore for 2 weeks then go back again to Malaysia for another 2 weeks?

Thank you for your answer

How i can get a malaysia visa. Because i want to go in malaysia to visit my father their. Thanks pls advice me what are the document need to bring

If you are Filipino, no visa is needed.

Hello I can ask something.how to apply evisa in Malaysia I’m wrking in Singapore I want to exit Malaysia.thanks

Hi can i ask something..how much is the money needed to come to malaysia..do they have to check your bank account or what?

Last time I traveled, they just asked me when I’m leaving.

Hello I want to ask if how to apply for calling visa for Malaysia Philippines passport holder and what we need

Hai good day I want to ask I’m. Can prosses now for tourist visa Philippines to Malaysia

Can enter in Malaysia without visa how

Please check the current travel restrictions

I want to aplay tourist visa for Malaysia

May I know how to apply a tourist visa I am holding a Philippine passport, I want to visit my wife she has working in Malaysia. Thank you!

As a Philippine passport holder, you can get a tourist visa upon arrival in Malaysia. They will give you 30 days. But currently, Malaysia is still not open for tourism, so you might need to wait by the first quarter of 2022 assuming they will open the borders.

Hai I want to ask if they opin now for tourist the Malaysia or. Still not

What are the requirements for tourist going to malaysia? I would like to visit my fiancee there in Malaysia

Visa-free tayo sa Malaysia, but check the travel restrictions

May I know what are the requirements needed to migrating and malaysia and I’m philippine passport holder and the cause of my migration is to be with my fiance?

Please check with Embassy of Malaysia’s website 🙂

How to apply MM2H

please read the post.

Dear sir and madam, I’m Flordeliza Escalona I’m holding maid visa in Malaysia but due to the lock down I can’t go back to Malaysia. Then my visa going to expired how can I renew my visa.here in the Philippines

Please contact your employer or agency po as they will help you with your visa application. If not, try the Embassy of Malaysia in the Philippines.

Yes..Thats why .I want to visit malaysia.To see thier beautiful place..And hope to findA good job.Here in malaysia.??

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Malaysia tourist visa: Visa types, requirements and application procedure

Updated: February 4, 2023

Malaysia tourist visa requirements are fairly easy to understand. Most nationalities are exempt from a tourist visa. Rest can obtain an eVisa or Visa on Arrival.

Currently, there are 5 different visa options available to enter Malaysia as a tourist.

• Visa Exemption: 167 nationalities are visa exempt for stays up to 90 days
• Visa on Arrival: 2 nationalities are eligible to obtain Visa on Arrival for stays up to 15 days
• eVISA: 34 nationalities can obtain eVisa for stays up to 30 days
• Transit Without Visa (TWOA): 9 nationalities are eligible to obtain TWOA for 120 hours (5 days)
• Visa from the embassy: 35 nationalities require a pre-approved visa from the Malaysian embassy prior to arrival

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MALAYSIA TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS BY NATIONALITY

Minimum passport validity required to enter Malaysia as a tourist

The minimum passport validity required to enter Malaysia is 6 months.

VISA EXEMPT nationalities

90-day entry.

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Liechtenstein
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Saudi Arabia
• Sint Maarten
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Switzerland
• Turkmenistan
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States

30-day entry

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Marshall Islands
• North Macedonia
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• South Sudan
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Timor-Leste
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Vatican City

14-day entry

Visa on arrival eligible nationalities, 15-day, single-entry, evisa eligible nationalities, 30-day, single-entry.

• Afghanistan
• Burkina Faso
• Central African Republic
• Congo, Dem. Rep. of
• Congo Rep. of
• Equatorial Guinea
• Guinea – Bissau
• Ivory Coast

VISA REQUIRED nationalities

• Congo Dem. Rep.
• Cote d’Ivoire
• Guinea-Bissau
• North Korea

TRANSIT VISA EXEMPT nationalities

A Malaysia transit visa is NOT REQUIRED if

• You are NOT leaving the airport and
• Continuing to the next destination with the same flight/airline

TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) nationalities

120-hour (5-day), single-entry, visa requirement for cruise passengers.

A Malaysia visa is REQUIRED to disembark the cruise at Malaysian ports.

MALAYSIA VISA EXEMPTION

Malaysia has a liberal visa policy offering visa exemption to over 160+ nationalities. Most nationalities can stay up to 30 days without requiring a tourist visa. About one-third of these nationalities can stay up to 90 days without a visa. 

Entry permission

As a visa-exempt nationality, you can stay either 30 days or 90 days depending on your nationality.

Documents to carry

Apart from your passport, you must also carry the below documents in print or on your smartphone.

• Proof of return or onward travel (your return or onward flight/bus/train ticket)
• Proof of accommodation (a hotel reservation for the first few days)
• Proof of funds to sustain your trip (some cash or ATM/Credit cards)

If you are traveling on a one-way ticket, make sure to get proof of return ticket from an onward ticket agency such as onwardticket.com .

MALAYSIA VISA ON ARRIVAL

Malaysia Visa on Arrival (VOA) is available to China and India passport holders arriving from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia or Brunei with a valid visa from those countries. 

Visa on Arrival is granted only for stays up to 15 days. There are some specific rules to follow for Malaysia Visa on Arrival.

Visa on Arrival can be obtained at the following international airports, land borders and seaports.

• Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA and KLIA2)
• Penang International Airport, Penang
• Langkawi International Airport, Kedah
• Senai International Airport, Johor Bahru
• Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport, Selangor
• Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah
• Kuching International Airport, Sarawak
• Miri International Airport, Sarawak

Land borders

• Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB), Second Link, Johor Bahru
• Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine & Security (ICQS) Complex, Kedah
• Sungai Tujoh Immigration Cont rol Post, Sarawak
• Labuan International Ferry Terminal Immigration Control

Validity of Malaysia Visa on Arrival

Visa on Arrival is valid for 15 days, single entry only. 

How long can you stay in Malaysia with Visa on Arrival

Malaysia Visa on Arrival allows you to stay up to 15 days. 

Passport validity required for Visa on Arrival

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of obtaining Visa on Arrival.

Documents required

You must present the following documents.

• Original passport
• Valid visa from the arriving country (Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia or Brunei)
• Confirmed return or onward ticket
• Proof of financial ability of at least 500 MYR (must be in the form of cash or credit/debit card)

The Visa on Arrival fee is 200 MYR, payable only with a credit/debit card. 

MALAYSIA E-VISA

Malaysia eVISA application is online and you can apply from anywhere in the world. 

If you are applying from a country other than your country of passport, you must provide proof of residency in that country. The Malaysia eVISA portal tracks the IP address. Therefore the eVISA application knows where you are applying from and expects proof of residency from that country. 

If you reside in Singapore, Israel or North Korea, you cannot apply for Malaysia eVISA. You must apply for a Malaysian visa from your nearest Malaysian high commission. 

Also, you cannot apply for a Malaysia eVISA when you are already physically present in Malaysia. If you are already in Malaysia on an eVISA or any other type of visa, you must first exit Malaysia. Then you can apply for a fresh eVISA from your country of passport or legal residence. 

Malaysia eVISAs are single-entry only, valid for 3 months. Visa extensions are not allowed.

Word of caution on Malaysia eVISA Scams

There are fake websites posing as “official websites” and charging three or four times the visa fee. Do not fall prey to such scams. 

There is ONLY ONE OFFICIAL Malaysia eVISA website. The URL is below.

OFFICIAL Malaysia eVISA website: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp  

Validity of Malaysia eVISA

The validity of Malaysia eVISA is 3 months from the day of issue. You can stay in Malaysia for either 15 days or 30 days depending on your nationality.

When to apply for E-Visa

You can apply for your Malaysia eVISA up to 1 month in advance. The E-Visa processing takes 2 working days. But due to high demand, the processing is currently taking much longer than 2 working days. I highly recommend applying for your eVISA at least a month prior to your travel date.

Passport validity required for eVISA

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your expected date of arrival in Malaysia.

How long can you stay in Malaysia on eVISA

Stay granted on a Malaysia eVISA depends on the nationality. Refer to the below table for how long you can stay with an eVISA. 

eVISA application process

Malaysia eVISA is a simple application. Takes about 30 minutes to fill out and submit. The approval process takes about 2 working days. 

IMPORTANT After the approval, you must print your eVISA. A soft copy of eVISA on your phone is not accepted. The immigration officer will stamp the port and date of entry on your eVISA print. You may be asked to show this eVISA print with the stamp at the time of leaving the country. Therefore, carrying a print of your eVISA is very much necessary. 

You will need the following documents.

• Digital passport-size photo
• Passport ID/data page
• Confirmed round-trip flight tickets
• Hotel bookings
• Other supporting documents (ex: proof of residence, etc.)

IMPORTANT Even though the eVISA portal accepts onward tickets to your next destination after Malaysia, the Malaysian embassy/consulate responsible for processing your eVISA will later ask for complete round-trip flight tickets. That means, flight tickets originating and ending in your home country or country of residence are required.

For example, if your home country or country of residence is India and your trip is India-Singapore-Malaysia-Thailand-India, you must upload all flight tickets starting from India and ending in India. If you submit just the inbound and outbound tickets (ex: Singapore-Malaysia-Thailand), you will be later asked to upload your full itinerary.

Photo requirements

The digital photograph must meet the following specifications.

• Must be 35mm x 50mm in dimensions
• Must be on a pure white background
• Must have been taken within the last 6 months 
• Full face must be in the center without any headgear or glasses
• Must be a professional passport photo taken in a studio
• Cellphone photos, selfies and cropped photos are not accepted

The eVISA fee is 50 MYR for India, 30 MYR for China and 20 MYR for all other nationalities. A detailed table with eVISA fee is below.

Apart from the eVISA fee, there is also a processing charge and service charge. 

• Processing charge: 105 MYR
• Service Charge: 0.8% of total transaction value

Processing time

Malaysia eVISA processing time is 2 working days. But due to the high amount of applications, processing times are often longer than 2 working days. I highly recommend applying at least a month in advance.

IMPORTANT In certain cases, the Malaysian embassy/consulate responsible for processing your application may demand additional documentation or an in-person or video interview, which might further delay your processing. 

Application tracking

You can track your Malaysia eVISA application within your dashboard on the Malaysia eVISA portal. You will also be notified of any changes in status via email. Your application can have any of the 6 statuses.

• NEW APPLICATION: Your eVISA application hasn’t been submitted yet
• IN PROGRESS: Your eVISA application is in process
• APPROVED: Your eVISA application has been approved
• REJECTED: Your eVISA application has been refused
• REQUEST DOCUMENT/DATA AMENDMENT: You must correct the information or upload additional documents
• REQUEST INTERVIEW: You must attend an in-person interview

Request Document/Data Amendment

If your Malaysia eVISA application requires any additional information or documentation, the Malaysian embassy/consulate will notify you of the list of additional documents needed. You will be given 5 days to upload the requested documents. 

Once you have uploaded all the requested documents, the processing time will be reset. It will take 2 more working days from that point onward for the processing of your visa.

In certain instances, the Malaysian embassy/consulate may request additional documents multiple times until the embassy/consulate is satisfied with your documents.  

Request Interview

If your eVisa application requires an additional proof, the Malaysian embassy/consulate will simply set up a “request for interview” appointment on your behalf.

This can be annoying as you have no choice in selecting your date/time for the in-person interview. I have seen only a handful of cases where was requested to appear in person for an interview at the embassy or consulate.

NOTE There is no option to change the date/time of the appointment. If you cannot make it to the appointment, I suggest applying for the visa again on the eVISA portal.

Priority visa service (optional, not applicable to all visa guides)

Unfortunately, there is no priority visa processing. The visa process usually takes 2 working days. It can take much longer in some instances. So apply at least one month prior to your trip.

Customer service (optional, not applicable to all visa guides)

You can use the live chat support on Malaysia eVISA portal to ask any questions or inquire about the status of your visa application. The chat agents are available 24×7. 

MALAYSIA TOURIST VISA FROM THE EMBASSY

Validity of malaysia tourist visa.

The validity of a Malaysia tourist visa is 3 months for a single entry and 6 months for a multiple entry visa.

How long can you stay in Malaysia on a tourist visa

You can stay up to 30 days in Malaysia on a tourist visa. Passport holders from the African continent can only stay up to 14 days. 

Passport validity required for tourist visa

Blank pages needed in the passport for tourist visa.

You must have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for the tourist visa. One page for the visa sticker and one page for entry and exit stamps.

• Completed Malaysia visa application form ( download here )
• 2 photocopies of the passport bio page
• 2 passport-size photos (3.5cm X 5cm)
• Round trip flight tickets (return ticket must be within 30 days of arrival)
• Bank statement
• Invitation letter (if any)
• Payment of visa fee
• Yellow fever vaccination if applicable ( these countries require a yellow fever vaccination)

The photo must meet the following requirements.

• Must be of size 3.5cm X 5cm
• Must be in color with white background
• Must be the latest, taken in the last 6 months

The visa fee is anywhere from 6 MYR (about $1.5 USD) to 50 MYR (about $12 USD) depending on the country of your passport.

Please refer to the Malaysia Immigration Portal for the current visa fee for your nationality. 

The tourist visa processing time is about 3-5 working days.

TWOV (TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA) TRANSIT PASS

Transit Without Visa (TWOV) is for those passengers that are transiting via Malaysia but would like to leave the airport and enter Malaysia for a limited amount of time.

TWOV is available at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 and KLIA 2) only. TWOV is NOT available at any other airport, land border or seaport in Malaysia.

Issuing of TWOV transit pass is at the discretion of the immigration officer at the airport.

TWOV is available to the following nationalities only.

• GROUP 1: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
• GROUP 2: Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal and Vietnam

TWOV requirements for GROUP 1: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

• Must hold a single/multiple-entry visa or residence permit from Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan or the USA
• Must enter and exit KLIA1 or KLIA2 with Malaysian Airlines, Air Asia and Malindo Air only
• Must hold a confirmed (with e-ticket number) flight ticket to your country of passport or to a third country within 120 hours

TWOV requirements for GROUP 2: Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal and Vietnam

• Can enter KLIA1/KLIA2 with any airline but must exit KLIA1/KLIA2 with Malaysian Airlines or Air Asia only

NOTE If you are transiting via Malaysia and not leaving the airport, then you do not need a TWOV transit pass. TWOV transit pass is necessary only if you plan to leave the airport.  

Validity of TWOV transit pass

The validity of Malaysia TWOV transit pass is 120 hours (5 days) from the date and time of issue at the port of entry in Malaysia. 

How long can you stay in Malaysia on a TWOV transit pass

You can stay up to 120 hours (5 days) in Malaysia on a TWOV transit pass. Extensions are not allowed.

Passport validity required for TWOV transit pass

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival in Malaysia

• A valid single/multiple-entry visa or a residence permit from Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan or the USA ( *this requirement is applicable to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka nationals only )
• A confirmed (with e-ticket number) flight ticket to your country of passport or to a third country within 120 hours
• Proof of financial ability of 500 MYR in the form of cash or credit/debit cards 

TWOV transit pass is issued FREE of cost to all eligible passport holders. 

ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURE AT THE AIRPORT

Entering malaysia by air.

If you are obtaining Visa on Arrival or Transit Without Visa (TWOV), head to Visa on Arrival (VOA) section. You must produce all the required documentation and fee in order to obtain your VOA or TWOV. 

If you are visa-exempt or hold an eVisa or a visa from the embassy, head straight to the immigration and customs. Present your eVisa print along with your original passport. 

You may be asked what you plan to do in Malaysia, how many days you plan to stay, etc. You may be asked to show your return/onward flight ticket and hotel booking. If you are traveling on a one-way ticket, make sure to get proof of return ticket from an onward ticket agency such as onwardticket.com .

Leaving Malaysia by air

You will go through passport control on exit. Exit formalities are fairly quick but make sure to account for a bit of extra time for this. No questions will be asked unless you have overstayed your visa.

Malaysia tourist visa requirements are easy to understand. Though there are many types of visas, the requirements for each of them are very clear. Most nationalities are exempt from visas. Rest can obtain eVisa or Visa on Arrival. 

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Updated malaysia travel requirements for tourists.

Planning a trip to Malaysia? What are the travel requirements to enter Malaysia?

Step-by-step procedures when traveling to Malaysia

• Upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 3, proceed to the Cebu Pacific check-in counter.
• Present your passport to the check-in counter staff. Drop your baggage if you have check-in baggage. If travel tax was already paid, the staff will give you your boading pass.
• If travel tax not yet included in your ticket, pay the travel tax (PHP 1,620) at the travel tax counter. Then go back to the check-in counter to get your boarding pass.
• Get a departure card and fill out the form with the required information.
• Pass through immigration. Just give your passport and departure card.
• After immigration, pass through security check.
• Proceed to your flight's boarding gate. Be sure to be at the boading gate one hour before the estimated time of departure.
• Wait for the Cebu Pacific staff to call the passengers for flight departure.
• At the boarding gate, you just need to present your passport and boarding pass.
• Board the plane and enjoy your flight.
• Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), proceed to the immigration and present your passport.
• After immigration, pass through customs check.
• Welcome to Kota Kinabalu, in Sabah Malaysia!

Travel Requirements when Traveling Back to the Philippines

Important note: use etravel portal starting december 2, 2022.

How to get to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia from Manila, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific Air flies from Manila to Kota Kinabalu twice a week! Flights from Manila depart Ninoy Aquino International Aiport (NAIA) Terminal 3 every Friday and Monday at 11:25 PM and arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 01:50 AM the following day. Flights from Kota Kinabalu depart every Saturday and Tuesday at 02:35 AM and arrive in Manila at 04:40 AM. Book your flight via www.cebupacificair.com and #LetsFlyJuansMore to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia!

Where to stay hotels & resorts in kota kinabalu.

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41 comments :.

good day. can i ask if the immigration here in Philippines still super strict to tourist? do they ask a lot of questions or still looking for some bank statements,show money or whatsoever. thank you.

No. They just asked me 2 questions. 1. When is my last trip. 2. When is my return flight. Then the IO put a stamp on my passport.

Hi. Ano po mga kay langan pag po punta malaysia firtimer.

How about firstimer po iba po ba mga, tanong nila.. And need po bah my invite from relative in malysia??

No need na po. Visa-free naman tayo sa Malaysia. Just answer their questions. Be honest lang po always sa mga sagot natin.

Hello, is it possible to fly from manila to malaysia then travel to singapore then go back to manila?

Yes, I don't see any problem with that at all.

In Malaysian immigration do they require a hotel booking upon arrival? Thanks

No. They did not ask for it.

Hi po. Do we still need to present negative antigen or rtpcr test?

Pwede po ba magtravel sa malaysia kahit wala pang booster ? First and second dose palang po vaccine ko .. Thanks in advance po sa sagot

Yes, pwede po. Walang requirements papasok ng Malaysia.

Hi po, hindi po ba nagrequire ng travel insurance going to malaysia?

Hindi naman po. we arrived here last Dec 16.

Do Philippines Immigration impose strict guidelines for ladies when traveling alone as a tourist to Malaysia?

Just be honest in answering the questions of the IO. They will let you travel if you you're traveling for tourism.

did you quarantine in malaysia when you got there? or no need anymore?

No quarantine needed. They didn't even ask for vaccination certificate.

Hi, required po ba dapat may hotel booking na sa malaysia bago ang flight?

Not required, but recommended. It's better to have a hotel booking so that when the IO asks where you will be staying, you have a hotel booking to show.

Will there be a problem if you would tell them that you will be staying at you relative's house? Thanks po

hello sir , ano po hinhnap na mga requirements po sa inyo when you travel to malaysia po ?

I was in Malaysia last November 9-13 for Convention..if I want to go back there? How many months before I can visit Malaysia? Thank you

Need po ba agad ng return ticket when visiting malaysia?

yes. for tourists, need ng return or onward tickets.

If wala po kau return ticket? But tourist kalang po? Ok lang po ba

Hi po..need po ba ng show money to enter Malaysia.

hindi po kailangan.

Bakit ako 2 times naoofload.. first october 2022,had 25k in bnk acc, return tcket, hotel booking,travel insurance bt still offloaded, 2nd december2022,my cousin was the sponsor in evrything kya lng wala maipakitang proof doc n mgpinsan kmi ayun oflod uli

Hello po. Planning to go there for two weeks po, andun po yung kamag anak ko. Dun po ako plano mag stay. Kailangan ko pa rin ba mag book ng hotel para in case tatanungin ako ng IO? Salamat po.

Hello po! Need pa ba ng BOQ Yellow Card or parang yung yellow passport when entering Malaysia? And may requirements po ba for kids?

How about sa immigration di na ba sila naghahanap ng bank statement?

hello po,,baka po pwidi nyo akong tulungan about for travel in Malaysia,,first timer ko po kc,,iniwasan ko mahold ako sa immigration,ano po ba ang dapat gawin?by April 13 po sana balak ko puntA don for vacation ng 10 days

I'm afraid baka po mahold ako sa immigration,, first time ko sana mag bakasyon don,, binigyan kc ako ng kapatid ko ng pera pra mka bakasyon sa Malaysia,,,baka po kc ma questions ako kung bakit kaya Kong mg bakasyon eh wala nman akong work dito sa pinas,,pa help po

You need to have proof na magkapatid kayo, like both of your birth certificates na naka indicate na parehas ang tatay at nanay nyo both, you also need to ask your kapatid to provide you an affidavit of support stating na siya ang gagasto sayo sa Malaysia.. you also need to explain bakit wala kapang trabaho if ever. Also, ask for a copy of your sibling's bank statement and COE nya, as well as her complete address kung san sya nakatira.

Greetings! I am travelling alone with complete hotel bookings etc. Is it okay to declare to IO that I am meeting with my gf. Hindi po ba questionable na I am visiting her? Do you have suggestions po? thank you in advance

same question waiting sa sagot

Hello. Mey training kasi ako sa SG. Medyo mahal mga hotels nila including AirBnB. Pwede ba sa malaysia ako magstay then travel to SG na lang? wala bang hassle like mga border pass and etc na need e present?

hello po ask ko lng po if pwedi ba pumunta ng malaysia na one way ticket lng po o need talaga round trip? hinahanap ba sa interview or sa imigration ang ound trip ticket? pakisagot nmn pls

We will be bound for Malaysia this coming month. Any recommended resort, beach or tourist spot so we could book a hotel nearby. Thanks.

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Visa-free travel extension can bring more Chinese nationals

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United to boost tourism: (From left) Beh, Tan, Low and Chin.

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is expected to gain popularity among Chinese nationals following the extension of visa-free travel between Malaysia and China, says a stakeholder.

Malaysia China Business Council director Datuk Beh Hang Kong said visitors from China have been drawn to Malaysia for its favourable climate, language familiarity and rich cultural heritage.“I’m sure demand for the MM2H will grow, especially with Malaysia’s close friendship with China that spans decades.

“The timely arrangement will boost various related sectors, creating opportunities for economic development and shared growth,” he said.

Beh said the announcement of the extension of visa-free travel to China for Malaysian citizens until the end of 2025 came at the perfect time, as both nations are celebrating their 50th anniversary of bilateral relations this year.

“This is an excellent turnout, and I think Malaysia will likely reciprocate with a similar arrangement soon,” he said in an interview on Wednesday.

Reflecting on last year’s initial implementation of the visa-free travel privilege, he said, the tourism sector in Malaysia has since witnessed significant improvements.

“Guided tours, necessitated by visa requirements in the past, have since shifted to a more flexible and personalised travel experience with visa-free requirements.“Travellers can now engage in detailed trip planning, including in-depth exploration and engagement with local culture and communities.

“This change is likely to boost various related sectors, including hotels, homestays and farm stays, creating opportunities for economic growth in smaller towns through enhanced promotion via social media and ecotourism initiatives,” he said.

The durian industry, with only a fraction of its potential currently tapped into China, also presents vast opportunities for market expansion, he said.

“Malaysia’s durians offer superior quality and taste; there is room for growth in our exports to China, offering a competitive edge over other producing countries in the region.

“We should not worry about competition; we just need proactive planning, leveraging our unique selling points, and enhancing engagement with consumers,” he said.

Beh, who is also the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park deputy board chairman, called on tourism-related businesses and service providers to prepare themselves well to cater to an influx of Chinese visitors.

“This is the time to take action and expand based on our uniqueness, to attract more visitors.

“For example, durian orchard owners can offer farm stays and durian tours, while the local authorities should identify potential tourism products and have collaborations,” he said.

Malaysian Tourism Federation president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said the visa-free extension for Malaysians by China was more than just a mere convenience in terms of cost and time saved.

“It highlights that this initiative is aimed at enhancing the experience of tourists and making them feel more welcome in China.

“This is a positive step towards fostering exchange and collaboration between the two countries.”

Tan said a reciprocal response from Malaysia is crucial to maintaining a harmonious flow of tourists between the countries and preventing a potential decline in tourist numbers.

“The essential nature of tourism as a sector centres on delivering exceptional services and ensuring visitors feel welcomed and embraced.

“This will certainly boost tourism activities,” he added.

Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia president Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan said the government should negotiate to establish a permanent visa exemption policy with China.

“I am certain that Malaysian businesses and industries will benefit immensely from the permanent removal of travel barriers, especially the tourism and aviation industries.

“Malaysia and China must continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China in the fields of tourism, people-to-people, educational and cultural exchanges,” he said.

Since Malaysia and China are celebrating their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Low noted that the mutual visa waiver will be a catalyst to strengthen deeper human connections and unlock new opportunities for mutual benefits.

Meanwhile, SME Association of Malaysia secretary-general Chin Chee Seong said the tourism industry is expected to experience a significant boom, benefiting businesses in the travel and hospitality sectors.

“Hotels, restaurants, airlines, travel agencies, souvenir shops and transportation services can anticipate an increase in Chinese tourists visiting Malaysia,” he said.The retail industry, said Chin, was likely to see a surge in spending as more Chinese tourists arrive in Malaysia.

“Retailers can capitalise on this by offering a diverse range of goods, including luxury items and everyday necessities,” he said.

Chin noted that easier travel between Malaysia and China would facilitate more business interactions.

“Sectors such as manufacturing, import and export, and professional services stand to benefit from increased business opportunities. This could incentivise further investment and expansion in these sectors, leading to job creation and economic growth,” he said.

Lauding the visa-free travel, Chin said it is a positive development for Malaysia’s economy that fosters a more integrated economic relationship, benefiting businesses in both countries.

“This development can create new job opportunities, promote innovation and facilitate knowledge sharing between Malaysia and China,” he said.

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South Korea now accepts Filipino tourist visa applications via mail

The Korean Visa Application Center (KVAC) in Manila announced that it started accepting tourist visa applications via mail starting May 1, 2024. 

Filipino applicants nationwide can submit their tourist visa application forms (C-3-9) and other necessary requirements through KVAC’s partner courier service WExpress. 

However, visa applications of non-Filipinos and other types of visas must still be submitted personally to the KVAC or designated travel agencies.

According to the KVAC website, Filipino applicants may go to the nearest WExpress branch with their national ID and the visa requirements. 

A fee of P1,900 would be collected for mailing service and KVAC’s service fee. 

The KVAC added that processing of visa applications would take 14 days.  

Applicants would receive a confirmation SMS from KVAC and an email from WExpress. 

KVAC said that if there were any lacking documents or if additional documents were required, applicants may submit them to any WExpress branch within seven days after the KVAC staff reached out to them. 

The KVAC advised interested Filipinos that tourists must plan their trip to South Korea at least four weeks prior to the flight date. 

The South Korean government simplified the visa requirements from February 1 until December 31 this year. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/DVM/KG, GMA Integrated News