After Thailand & Sri Lanka, Malaysia to allow visa-free travel to Indians

Monday, November 27, 2023

Malaysia on Sunday said it will allow visitors from India 30 days of visa-free travel from December 1.

Malaysia is the third Asian country after Sri Lanka and Thailand to allow visa-free travel to Indian citizens. At present, travellers from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Turkey and Jordan enjoy visa exemption in the country.

The prime minister, however, said the visa exemption will be subject to security clearance. Those with criminal record and risk of violence will not get the visa, he added.

In 2022, India was Malaysia’s 11th largest trading partner with total trade amounting to RM 86.22 billion (USD 19.63 billion), an increase of 23.6 percent compared to the recorded value in 2021.

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