Malaysia introduces VoA for Indians coming from a third nation

Malaysia has introduced visa on arrival (VoA) facility for Indians travelling to this South Asian country from a third country, including Singapore and Thailand.

 

The facility is available to those holding valid visas of Singapore and Thailand with confirmed return tickets to India.

 

"Destinations with ease of visa issuance are popular, and the choice of a holiday destination is most often decided on the factor of ease of Visa approval.

 

"Malaysia has always been a popular destination among Indians and with reintroduction of VoA, we hope to see more and more Indians considering Malaysia even as a short break destination for long weekends and last minute travel plans," Tourism Malaysia Director Manoharan Periasamy said in a release issued here.

 

In fact, he said, this relaxation in visa restrictions is mainly for families and groups travelling to Malaysia on a vacation and for businessmen.

 

Visiting Indian tourists can avail of Visa on Arrival at all major airports of Malaysia like Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Low cost Terminal LCCT (KLIA), Penang International Airport, Sultan Ismail International Airport, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah and Kuching International Airport, Sarawak, at a fee of $100.