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Are you interested in visiting Malaysia? Malaysia is a beautiful country, full of natural beauty, scenic attractions and friendly people. Kuala Lumpur is the capital city and the country is one of the most visited countries in Asia. You will need a visa for entry into the country and you have to undergo certain processes before you can acquire a visa and roam at will in the streets of Malaysia.
Before you can apply for a Malaysia visa, you need a valid Nigerian Immigration passport (validity of at least 30 days after the intended stay). You can easily apply for an immigration passport online or go to the nearest Immigration office in your state or city.
Types of Visa
There are two types of visa:
1. VWTR – Visa Without Reference
2. VWR – Visa With Reference
‘Visa without Reference’ is granted to people who will like to visit Malaysia for a vacation, to visit a relative or to study, while ‘Visa with Reference’ is granted to people who want to visit Malaysia for business or investment only and this type of visa can only be approved by Immigration Department of Malaysia.
The most common type of visa is the visiting visa – ‘Visa Without Reference’. Such visas are issued for short or temporary visits and the purpose of the visit may be to study, visit families/relatives, vacation/holiday, transit visa (just passing through Malaysia).
Visa Requirements for ‘Visa Without Reference’
1. Valid Immigration passport and 2 photocopies of passport page
3. Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
4. Valid return flight ticket (2 photocopies)
5. Invitation letter from family and friends (if any)
6. Financial Statement
7. Payment of visa fee
Note: This type of visa is required for social visit only. Applicants will be given a maximum stay of 14 days and no extension is allowed.
Visa Requirement for Visa With Reference
This type of visa is issued by Malaysian Consulate in Nigeria after your application has been approved by Department of Immigration Malaysia.
1. Original approval letter from Department of Immigration Malaysia ( plus 2 photocopies)
2. Valid Immigration passport (plus 2 photocopies of passport page)
3. Application form (Form IMM.47) plus 2 photocopies.
4. Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
5. Valid and confirmed Return Flight Ticket
6. Payment of visa fee
Note: This type of visa is issued for those visiting Malaysia for business purpose. Such visit MUST be sponsored by a local business or company in Malaysia. The sponsor must pay a deposit of RM 2000 per applicant to the Immigration Department of Malaysia. Applicant will be given a maximum 30 days of stay and no extension is allowed.
How to Apply for a Malaysian Visa
You can apply for a Malaysian visa at Malaysia High Commission in Abuja. The application process is easy and not stressful if you can provide all the required documents. Applicants are required to submit their applications personally.
Visa Processing
Malaysia application processing is resolved within 4 to 6 working days of the application submission. You can submit your application from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Collection
Collection time is between 4pm to 5pm from Monday to Friday
except on public holidays.
Malaysia Embassy Address in Nigeria
No. 4A, Plot 2232 B, Rio Negro Close,
off Yedseram Street, Maitama, Abuja
Telephone: +234-9-780 9379
Email: malabuja@kln.gov.my
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