Malaysia scraps off visa requirements for Indian citizens, Check details here

In a significant policy change, Malaysia, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has announced the removal of entry visa requirements for Chinese and Indian citizens. This change will reportedly be effective from December 1.

This means that Indian citizens visiting Malaysia will no longer require entry visas and can stay for up to 30 days without one. Despite the visa free entry, security screening will still be in place for Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia.

The decision to implement this change comes after Prime Minister Ibrahim’s earlier plans to enhance visa facilities, with a focus on encouraging tourism and investment from China and India. Both countries are vital markets for Malaysia, ranking as the fourth and fifth largest sources of tourist arrivals, respectively.

Statistics reveal that between January and June of the current yet, Malaysia welcomes a total of 9.16 million tourists. Of which, India contributed significantly with 2,83,885 arrivals during the same period. By simplifying the entry process, the Malaysian government aims to attract more tourists and boost spending within the country, ultimately contributing to its economic development.

This move makes Malaysia the fourth country, after Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Thailand to offer visa-free entry for tourists. Thailand recently removed visa requirements for Indians from November 10, allowing a 30-day stay. The policy is to continue till May 10 of the following year. Sri Lanka also introduced visa-free entry in October for visitors from seven countries. The countries include India and China, as part of a pilot project welcoming tourists until March 31, 2024.

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