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|introduction='''Malaysia''' is a country in [[Southeast Asia]]. It has borders with [[Thailand]] to the north, [[Singapore]] to the south, and [[Indonesia]] to the west and south. Its Capital city is [[Kuala Lumpur]]. The country is separated in two parts: the Malay Peninsula, and the north of Borneo Island.

|bewelcome-link=http://www.bewelcome.org/places/Malaysia/MY

|food=Any populated area on mainland Malaysia should have plenty of restaurants. Indian restaurants are great sources for cheap food, vegetarian and otherwise, for rice and dhal typically only 2 or 3 ringgit (1USD) and full plates of rice and 2 or 3 dishes for 5 to 9 ringgit (2-3USD).

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While hitchhiking, most of the time people will offer you food.

|visa=Most Western visitors can enter Malaysia without a visa, and are normally issued 30, 60, or 90 day entry permit stamps. Some visitors that are not eligible to enter without a visa can get a tourist visa on arrival; some other nationalities must apply for a visa in advance.

== Passport ==

=== Passport ===

* Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond date of departure and other documents required by all nationalities.

== Visa requirements ==

=== Visa requirements ===

* Commonwealth citizens (except for [[India]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Sri Lanka]]), British protected persons or citizens of the Republic of [[Ireland]] and citizens of [[Switzerland]], the [[Netherlands]], [[San Marino]] and [[Liechtenstein]] do not need a visa to enter Malaysia.

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{{Newsbox|'''Malaysia to review 'Visa on Arrival' policy''', Kuala lumpur, (PTI): With the number of illegal over-stayers swelling in the country, Malaysian authorities are considering a review of its visa on arrival policy. Malaysia has extended the visa on arrival to nationals of several countries, including [[India]], to boost tourism during the Visit Malaysia 2007 campaign. October 25, 2007. ''Hindu.com''.}}

== Types of visa and cost ==

=== Types of visa and cost ===

* '''Single entry visa''' Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social visit. Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.

* '''Multiple entry visa''' Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government to government matters. Normally valid for a period within three (3) months to twelve (12) months from the date of issue.

* '''Transit visa''' Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries. Foreign nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight do not require a transit visa..

== Visa Note ==

=== Visa Note ===

* Nationals may still require a pass upon arrival, even if they are permitted to enter Malaysia visa-free.

* Nationals may still require a ~~pass upon arrival~~, even if ~~they are permitted~~ to enter ~~Malaysia~~ visa-free.

=== Border Crossings ===

==== [[Thailand]] ====

At the ''Bukit Ayer Hitam'' border with Thailand [[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] wasn't allowed to ask motorists in the car immigration area for a lift [http://thumbingasia.blogspot.com/]. Go to the rest area and ask there or just walk 5-10 minutes to the first crossing where you can stop cars easily.

==== [[Brunei]] (East Malaysia or [[Borneo]]) ====

Malaysians are paranoid about immigrations issues, so if you go from Eastern Malaysia to [[Brunei]] you get your passport stamped like crazy. To be more specific, as of 2012, there are five border crossings between Kota Kinabalu (in Sabah, Malaysia) and Miri (Sarawak, Malaysia), each giving you two stamps (one when entering, one when leaving):

# Sabah to Sarawak

# Sarawak to Brunei

# Brunei to Sarawak again

# Sarawak to Brunei again

# Brunei to Sarawak once again.

None of these should take long - just a stamp and that's it. You can even tell the officers that you want the stamps on older pages to preserve space. They are all quite understanding.

==== [[Indonesia]] ====

There is a ferry from [[Malacca]] to [[Dumai]], [[Indonesia]] (20 USD) and police will give you real trouble if you try to leave by cargo boat (if you can even enter the port. If you make it please inform us here.)

In [[George Town]] there's a small marina with private yachts. But it's easier to get a free ride with a boat in [[Langkawi]]. Most of the boats go to Indonesia.

==== [[Sarawak]] (Borneo) to [[Indonesia]] ====

At Entikong crossing, You can get a visa on arrival at this border (35 USD in 2015). There is not so much traffic to the border. Once across the border try get a ride with one of the trucks, almost all of them go to [[Pontianak]]. Usually many of them go in the afternoon and arrive in the morning in [[Pontianak]].

==== From [[Sabah]] (Borneo) to Indonesia ====

There is no road crossing! You have to get a visa before (easy to get in [[Tawau]]).

The only option seems to be speedboat to [[Tarakan]] or [[Nunukan]]. Cost to Nunukan should be about 65 MYR. From Nunukan there are PELNI boats about every three days, plus select ferries, so plenty of options to get to Sulawesi, East&South Kalimantan and further afield. While not free they are fairly cheap, about 150.000 IDR for a day of travel.

==== [[Singapore]] ====

There are two border crossings to [[Singapore]], from the Malaysian city of [[Johor Bahru]]. One is Woodlands checkpoint to the north of Singapore, and the other is Tuas checkpoint to the west. See [[Singapore]] for further information.

== Malaysian Embassies and/or Consulates ==

=== Malaysian Embassies and/or Consulates ===

* '''Australia'''

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Email: mailto:[email protected]<br>

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

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