Official travel documents | Visit Penang, Malaysia

Visitors to Malaysia must possess a national passport or other internationally recognized travel documents such as Certificates of Identity and Emergency Certificates of Affidavits. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of allowed stay in Malaysia. Those who are in possession of passports which are not recognised by Malaysia must apply for a document in lieu of a passport and visa which is issued by Malaysian missions abroad. For citizens of most countries, no visa is needed for short social visits. For further information on visa: Visit Penang - Visa requirement

Working papers are required for temporary employment in Malaysia. Visitors wishing to extend their stay may apply at the Immigration Office in Lebuh Pantai, two days before the visa expires. It is an offence to overstay the validity of the visit passes -- therefore read carefully the visit passes endorsed on your documents.

Please ask the Malaysian embassy in your country for more information, or visit the Malaysian Immigration website at http://www.imi.gov.my

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