What you need to do when seeking treatment in Malaysia

Most visitors do not require a visa to enter Malaysia if the period is less than one month and the purpose of the visit is business or social. For those staying in the country longer or need to apply for visa, the process is fast and reliable.

If you are a visitor in Malaysia receiving treatment at any private hospital within the country, you are entitled to a six-month visa. You can also enjoy a Multiple Entry Visa (MEV), which allows you to enter and exit the country as many times as necessary throughout the duration of your visa's validity. To be eligible for these benefits, you must obtain a letter from the hospital you will be receiving treatment at, stating the details, date and duration of your procedure. This letter should then be presented to Malaysia's immigration officers.

Passport requirements

•	Anyone who comes to Malaysia must possess a valid international passport or other internationally recognised travel documents. The passport or other documents must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the country.
•	Individuals whose passports are not recognised by Malaysia must apply for a document in lieu of a passport and visa, which are issued by Malaysian missions abroad.

Visa requirements

•	Commonwealth citizens (except 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.
•	Citizens of certain countries do not require a visa for a visit not exceeding three months. The countries include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Republic of Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, Italy, United Arab Emirates and the United States of America.
•	Citizens of ASEAN countries, Argentina, France, Hungary, Poland and South Africa do not need a visa for a visit not exceeding one month.
•	Citizens of East European Countries, Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Romania and Syria do not need a visa for a visit not exceeding two weeks.
•	Citizens of North Korea, Cuba, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the People’s Republic of China and holders of Hong Kong Certificate of Identity, Myanmar and Taiwan are allowed to enter Malaysia subject to their application for a visa being approved.

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