Germany is a famous country in Europe. Many German people like visiting Malaysia for their vacations. Malaysia has pretty beaches, fun cities, good food, and amiable people.
Now it is easy for German citizens to visit Malaysia. They can apply for an "e-Visa" on the computer. This electronic visa permits German passport holders to visit Malaysia without going to the embassy.
What is the Malaysia e-Visa?
The Malaysia e-Visa is a travel paper that you may get on the internet. It allows German citizens to enter Malaysia one time. You can stay for up to 03 months on this visa. The e-visa is good for 3 months from when you get it.
So German people need to apply for a Malaysia e visa before coming to Malaysia.
Currently, Malaysian e visas available to German nationals encompass four categories:
- Tourist eVisa (Single Entry for 30 days)
- Student eVisa (Single Entry for 03 months)
- Expatriate eVisa (Single Entry valid for 03 months)
- Medical eVisa (Single Entry valid for 03 months)
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Malaysia e visa for German citizens
Malaysia Visa Photo Requirements
When applying for a Malaysia e visa, you are required to send us a passport photo. Any size is acceptable. It just needs to show your face clearly.
Get Malaysia Visa Approval
It takes about 05-07 days to get approved for the Malaysia e-Visa. You can check your visa status online while you wait. When approved, you will get the visa by email in PDF format. Please print it out before your departure to Malaysia so that the immigration officer can stamp your visa on your passport.
Documents to Apply
You need to email clear scans of these documents when applying for Malaysia e-Visa:
- Passport page with your photo and information. The passport used during the visa application must be valid for at least six months from arrival. There should be 02 blank visa pages for verification stamps, too.
- Your portrait image that was taken recently
- Flight itinerary showing your travel dates
These scans must be very clear to read.
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Check Malaysia e visa requirements for German citizens
Malaysia Visa Processing Time
German citizens seeking a quick Malaysia visa can utilize GVC's range of services:
- Standard Service: This is the most common service chosen by our customers at GVC. Obtain your visa within 05 to 07 business days at an affordable rate.
- Urgent Service: Require your visa sooner? This option delivers it within 02 business days.
- Super Urgent Service: Need it urgently? Choose this service for delivery within 01 business day.
Most German citizens choose the Standard service. But for faster visa processing, you have to pay a little more.
Apply Malaysia e-Visa Online
It's very easy for German citizens to apply for a Malaysia e visa. Just follow the 4 simple steps below to complete your Malaysia e-visa application process:
- Fill out an online form on the GVC website, providing some basic personal information, such as type of visa, processing time, contact information, your full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, and passport number.
- Pay visa fees: In this step, please double-check all the information in the application form. Any wrong or unclear information may result in a delay in processing. After that, pay the visa fees, including the government fee and the service fee.
- Email documents: When requested, please send us some supporting documents to complete your application. That’s when you finish your application and just wait for the result.
- Get your approved e-visa by email.
Then print e-visa and bring it to the airport when flying to Malaysia. Show it to the immigration officer along with your German passport. After checking, they will stamp your passport and welcome you to amazing Malaysia!
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Apply for a Malaysia e visa for German citizens
Some key travel tips for German citizens visiting Malaysia:
- When entering Sabah and Sarawak states from peninsular Malaysia, you'll need to show your passport again.
- Carry some extra cash, and don't rely entirely on cards. Many smaller shops and restaurants are cash-only.
- Dress modestly when visiting places of worship - cover shoulders and legs. Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim country.
- Expect accommodation to be a bit more expensive than in neighboring countries, but transport and food are very affordable.
- English is widely spoken in central cities and tourist areas, but you should learn some basic Malay phrases.
- Drink bottled water only and be careful with street food.
- Get travel insurance and check if you need vaccinations - visit a tropical medical institute if possible.
Let us know if you need any other Malaysian travel tips for German tourists!