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Malaysia to relax visa policy as applications drop

Malaysia to relax visa policy as applications drop

The Malaysian government has announced it plans to relax requirements of its 10-year visa program following a 90% drop in the number of applicants.
Tourism insiders back Malaysia decision to relax 10-year visa policy

Tourism insiders back Malaysia decision to relax 10-year visa policy

Malaysia to fast-track expat visa applications

Malaysia to fast-track expat visa applications

Malaysia's 20-year visa program to add $44M to government revenue

Malaysia's 20-year visa program to add $44M to government revenue

The Malaysian government hopes its premium visa program for foreigners to stay up to 20 years will add up to 200 million ringgit (US$44.8 million) to state coffers this year.
April 26, 2023 | 12:37 am PT
Only two applications for Malaysia's 20-year visa program approved

Only two applications for Malaysia's 20-year visa program approved

Malaysia's immigration department has received 28 applications for its 20-year visa program since it was launched last October, with just two being approved.
May 25, 2023 | 03:20 pm PT
Malaysia has no plans to expand visa-on-arrival program

Malaysia has no plans to expand visa-on-arrival program

Malaysian Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said there are no plans to expand the visa-on-arrival program.
June 8, 2023 | 09:48 pm PT
Stricter Thai, Singaporean visa policies could benefit Malaysia

Stricter Thai, Singaporean visa policies could benefit Malaysia

As Thailand and Singapore prepare to tighten popular visa requirements, foreigners looking to buy property may opt for Malaysia instead where visas are easier to obtain, an insider says.
August 17, 2023 | 06:09 am PT
Malaysia considers visa-free entry for Chinese tourists

Malaysia considers visa-free entry for Chinese tourists

The Malaysian government is considering following Thailand by waiving visas for Chinese travelers to boost its tourism recovery in the peak year-end months.
September 30, 2023 | 06:00 pm PT
Malaysia to allow 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese, Indians

Malaysia to allow 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese, Indians

The Malaysian government has announced that tourists from China and India will be allowed 30-day visa-free entry from Dec. 1 as part of its tourism and economic revival efforts.
November 26, 2023 | 11:49 pm PT
Malaysia visa waiver announcement sends travel searches soaring in China

Malaysia visa waiver announcement sends travel searches soaring in China

Searches for Malaysia have surged on Chinese travel platforms after that country announced that Chinese visitors would be allowed 30-day visa-free entry from Dec. 1.
November 30, 2023 | 03:27 pm PT
Malaysia relaxes requirements for long-term visa program

Malaysia relaxes requirements for long-term visa program

The Malaysian government has announced relaxed conditions for its 10-year visa program following repeated calls from tourism insiders amid a drop in the number of applicants.
December 26, 2023 | 02:16 am PT
Asia's 'most loved' country welcomes over 38 million visitors in 2024, minister says

Asia's 'most loved' country welcomes over 38 million visitors in 2024, minister says

Malaysia received 38 million visitor arrivals in 2024, including 13 million excursionists, marking a 31.1% year-on-year increase and an 8.3% rise compared to pre-Covids levels in 2019, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said.
February 18, 2025 | 09:03 pm PT
3 Southeast Asian countries among world's best for digital nomads

3 Southeast Asian countries among world's best for digital nomads

Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines joined a list of world's 40 best countries for digital nomads, according to a report by VisaGuide.World, an online free information guide to worldwide visas.
March 24, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Asia's most loved country targets 7 million Chinese tourists by 2026

Asia's most loved country targets 7 million Chinese tourists by 2026

Malaysia, named Asia's most loved country, has adopted a strategy to attract seven million Chinese tourists by 2026, driven by its visa-free policy and diverse tourism offerings for Chinese citizens.
April 16, 2025 | 04:02 pm PT
Asia's most loved country anticipates tourism and economic growth from 5-year visa extension

Asia's most loved country anticipates tourism and economic growth from 5-year visa extension

Malaysia's recent five-year visa-free extension for Chinese tourists is expected to attract more business travelers from China and provide a significant boost to the nation's economy, industry experts say.
April 30, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
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