Malaysia Grants 30-day Visa Free Entry For Visitors From China, India From Dec 1

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Nov 27 (Bernama) — The Malaysian government will grant a 30-day visa-free entry for citizens of China and India from Dec 1, as part of the celebration of the 50-year strategic partnership between Malaysia and China next year, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. 

He said it is an additional facility to the existing visa exemptions currently enjoyed by citizens from Gulf countries and other West Asian nations, including Turkiye and Jordan.

However, Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said that the visa exemption is subject to security screenings.

“Initial screenings will be conducted for all tourists and visitors to Malaysia. Security matters are a different matter; if there are criminal records or the risk of terrorism, they will not be allowed to enter.

“That comes under the authority of the security forces and Immigration,” Anwar said.

The 30-day visa-free entry is also currently enjoyed by eight ASEAN countries for the purpose of social visits, tourism and business.

The prime minister also thanked China for its decision to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Malaysia from Dec 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024.

Meanwhile, Anwar urged all parties, including the opposition, not to underestimate international relations as they significantly contribute to enhancing strategic ties and direct benefits to the country and its people.

He said that his travels abroad are not wasteful and that 90 per cent of the visits were considered a ‘must attend’ by the government, such as the 43rd ASEAN Summit and the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in the United States (US) recently.

“At each gathering (during official visits abroad), we make a lot of effort, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry, to connect with companies and return home with investments,” he said.

-- BERNAMA