Malaysia to allow visa-free entry to Indians from December 1

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia has officially abolished the need for entry visas for individuals from India and China, starting from December 1.

This significant development grants Indian and Chinese citizens the privilege of staying in Malaysia for a period of up to 30 days without the requirement of a visa. Anwar emphasized this positive change during his speech at the annual congress of the People’s Justice Party. However, it is important to note that the issuance of visas will still be subject to security screening measures.

Malaysia has recently joined the countries such as Sri Lanka and Thailand in announcing visa-free entry, as part of its strategic efforts to boost tourism and stimulate economic growth. This move aims to attract more tourists and ultimately contribute to the country’s economic development.

Anwar Ibrahim had announced his intentions to improve visa services in the coming year, with a specific focus on attracting more tourists and investors from India and China.

The tourism sector of Vietnam is in need of recovery, and the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Nguyn Van Jung, has suggested short-term visa waivers for major markets such as China and India as a solution.

In the meantime, the Thai government has implemented a six-month duration of visa exemption for tourists from India and Taiwan, with the intention of catering to the preferences of their respective populations.

Similarly, Sri Lanka has also given its approval to a proposal for granting free visas to travellers from seven nations, which include India and China. This initiative primarily aims to attract a larger number of tourists and anticipates a significant increase in tourist arrivals, with a projected target of five million in the upcoming years.