work permit visa consultancy for malaysia

Application Process:

After reaching a VFS (Visa Facilitation Services)center, ask for a token number from the security guard or reception. When your number displayed or announced, move inside to any counter for documents verification. After documents verification, you need to deposit the application fee at the counter itself and they will give you an acknowledgment receipt, which is required at the time of passport collection. Some items like bags, knives, inflammable items, laptops etc are strictly prohibited inside the VFS Center and there is no deposit facility available to keep these items outside.

Collection of Passport after Visa:

Visa collection timing at VFS is strictly as per the timings specified on their website, which link is given above. Go to the VFS with your photo identity card and VFS receipt. Security Guard will issue a token outside the center. Go inside the center. Wait for your turn. Once your token number is announced proceed to the Counter as per the token number and collect your passport with your visa stamped.

Documents Required for Tourist Visa (Visa Without Reference):

An applicant needs to submit following documents:

• Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months from the date of arrival in Malaysia with three blank pages.
• For Mumbai Application Center, Two Copies of Passport front and last page
• Visa Application Form completely filled out (download here ). For applicant applying in Kolkata and New Delhi VFS, back to back Application Form is to be filled.
• Two recent photographs (3.5x 4.5 cm) of the applicant (preferably not older than 3 months)
• Evidence of Transportation: Confirmed air ticket in original and a copy with complete tour itinerary.
• Evidence of Adequate Finance: Applicants traveling for the first time or hold a fresh passport, need to submit photocopy of the last 3 month updated bank statement with the bank stamp (Not applicable for applications submitted in Chennai and Hyderabad) or A Credit Card issued by a bank or financial institution. The account balance should be approx. 35000 INR for one week travel.
• Invitation letter/ covering letter/ supporting documents (if any)
• All documents must be in A4 size
• A complete list of all hotel reservation in Malaysia. (Not Compulsory, but desirable)
1. Photo Specifications: Color Photographs (not B & W) taken against a white background and your full face should be visible. The photograph should be taken without sunglasses and without a hat or any other head covering, unless you wear such an item because of your religious beliefs or ethnic background. Photograph should be without any border.

Please Note: If required, you may be requested to bring additional documents by Malaysian High Commission/Consulate General.

Visa Fee for Tourist Visa:
INR 1000 for single entry and INR 1800 approx. (RM 100) for multiple entry. This fee is payable through demand draft only. For Delhi, Chandigarh and Kolkata, Demand Draft should be in favor of High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi. For Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, it should be in favor of Consulate General of Malaysia, Chennai and for Mumbai, Ahmadabad and Pune, it should be in favor of Consulate General of Malaysia, Mumbai.

Additional Charges for Malaysian Visa:
With effect from 9 December 2013, all applications lodged in India will be levied VLN service charges INR 2000/- in addition to the visa fees and logistic fees.

The VLN service charges must be paid by demand draft favoring “Smart Data Processing Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai for all applications lodged in North India, West India and South India respectively.

Validity of Visa and Duration of Stay: Single entry visa is valid for 3 months from date of issue (including issuing date). For multiple entries, it is valid for one year (including issuing date). Tour groups are not eligible to apply for multiple entry. On a single entry visa, only 30 days stay is allowed including the date of arrival and departure both. Under multiple entry visa, each entry is for 30 days only (including date of arrival and departure both) and the extension of stay is not allowed. However, for single entry tourist visa, onetime 30 days visa extension is allowed.

Extension of Stay:
Those who wish to stay longer in Malaysia after the expiration of 30 days period on a tourist visa, can do so, by applying for an extension up to 30 days only. The application for visa extension should be made in person at the Immigration Office in Kuala Lumpur ((Mon-Fri, 07:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:30). The extension of stay is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer. The usual fee for a visa extension is 50 RM.

For all types of visa extensions, bring along two passport-sized photos and one copy each of the photo and visa pages of your passport. Remember to dress neatly and do all visa extensions yourself, rather than hiring a third party.

If you overstay your visa, the usual penalty is a fine of 30 RM per day and you may be prohibited from re-entry. Fines can be paid at the airport or in advance at an immigration office.

VFS Service Charges: INR 335 per person including all taxes up to 24 people. If there are more than 24 people in the group, the service charges are different and slightly lower (INR 310 for 25-40 people and INR 290 for 41 and more people).

Note:

1. VFS service charges and other additional charges (Except Visa Fee and VLN Service Charges) at all application center is payable in cash only.

2. If you apply in person and then want your passport delivery at home, you can get this option at the charge of Rs.204 per application. The passport will be delivered by courier to your home/office address.

Important Note: All fees and charges are non refundable, even if the application is refused or withdrawn.