Malaysia eVISA (Tourist)for 🇪🇹 Ethiopian citizens travelling to 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Ethiopian citizens must apply for a Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) online before travelling to Malaysia. Submit your application through the official government portal, upload the required documents, and pay the visa fee electronically. Approval is typically emailed within a few business days. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents6
- ✓Bank statement showing sufficient funds for the visit
- ✓Return or onward flight booking confirmation
- ✓Hotel booking confirmation or accommodation proof
- ✓Passport-size photograph (white background, recent)
- ✓Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay)
- ✓Travel insurance covering Malaysia stay
ℹ️What to Expect
Apply for your Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) through the official online portal before departure. Complete the application form, upload all required documents in the specified formats, and pay the fee online. Processing takes approximately 2 days. Once approved, you will receive your eVisa by email — print a copy or save it digitally to present at the Malaysia border. The government fee is MYR 200.00. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Employment letter or proof of occupation (for salaried applicants)
Conditional — strengthens application for some nationalities (if applicable)
🌐Why Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Malaysia
Ethiopian citizens are eligible to apply for an eVisa to enter Malaysia. This pre-travel online application is a streamlined alternative to a consular visa — Ethiopian passport holders can complete the process from home without visiting an embassy. Approval is typically granted within a few business days.
⚠️Common Reasons Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) Applications Are Refused6
- !Failure to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before arrival, or details that do not match the passport.
- !A passport valid for less than six months, damaged, or with insufficient blank pages.
- !No onward/return ticket, confirmed accommodation, or evidence of sufficient funds.
- !An unclear purpose of visit, or a travel history suggesting intended work or overstay on visa-free entry.
- !A prior overstay, deportation or immigration violation in Malaysia.
- !Note: visa-free status is not a guarantee of entry — admission and the length of stay are decided by the border officer.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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