Social Visa Requirements

For Prospective Applicants

Applicants who wish to apply for a Visa are requested to kindly read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the risk of your application being incomplete or take a longer time to being processed.

Please note that in some cases personal appearance may be required at the Consulate General of Malaysia, Mumbai(for Ahmedabad) , Consulate General of Malaysia, Chennai (for Hyderabad and Bangalore), High Commission of Malaysia, Delhi (for Kolkata and Chandigarh) prior to a decision being taken on your application. The VFS Visa Application Centre shall assist you to take an appointment for the same.

VISA APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME

Processing time for Mumbai application is 3 working days w.e.f 04 December 2012 (Excluding the day of submission at VFS)

Processing time for Hyderabad is 02 to 03 working days (excluding the day of submission at VFS)

Processing time for Delhi is 04 working day for VTR and 06 working days for VDR (excluding the day of submission at VFS)

Processing time for Chennai is 02 working day (excluding the day of submission at VFS)

Processing time for Kolkata is 05 working days (excluding the day of submission at VFS)

Processing time for Chandigarh is 06 working days (excluding the day of submission at VFS)

Processing time for Bangalore is 03 working days (excluding the day of submission at VFS)

Processing time for Ahmedabad is 05 working days (excluding the day of submission at VFS)

Processed passports can be collected from The Malaysian Visa Application Centers in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad at the below mentioned timings:

Mumbai – 1100 to 1500 hrs
Hyderabad - 0800 to 1200 hrs - 1300 -1500 hrs.
Delhi – 0900 to 1200 hrs - 1300 -1600 hrs
Chennai - 1730 to 1800 hrs
Kolkata – 1500 to 1600 hrs
Chandigarh – 1000 to 1200 hrs - 1300 -1600 hrs
Bangalore – 0800 to 1200 hrs - 1300 -1500 hrs
Ahmedabad – 1500 to 1600 hrs

Applicants can instantly track the status of their application by clicking on Track your Application.

VISA APPLYING PROCESS

Step 1 :	Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ – do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process, as this is entirely the prerogative of the Consulate. You may refer to the link ‘All about Visas’ to understand details of various visas.
Step 2 :	Complete your visa application form and affix your photograph. You may download the form from this websites.
Step 3 :	Ensure photos are as per specifications.
Step 4 :	Attach all supporting documents required as per checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are not accepted.
Step 5 :	Submit your application at the VFS centre in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Hyderabad or Ahmedabad along with the applicable fees in cash.
Step 6 :	Track your application online
Step 7 :	Collect your passport from the VFS centre or wait for courier delivery.

Please ensure you read the security regulation notices before you visit the Visa Application Centre.