The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has issued a warning to Indian nationals traveling to Malaysia. They cautioned against using the country’s 30-day visa-free facility for employment purposes. Such actions could result in serious consequences, including overstaying, illegal immigration status, exploitation, detention, or legal action.
These include a confirmed return ticket, hotel booking, proof of online submission of the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) three days before arrival, and a passport valid for at least six months. “The High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur alerts Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia on tourist visas against taking up employment. Many Indian nationals are misled by unscrupulous agents with false job promises, leading to overstay, illegal status, exploitation, detention and legal action. “Indian nationals are strictly advised not to travel to Malaysia for work / employment purpose without work permit or visa with reference (VDR). The High Commission advised genuine tourists to carry valid and verifiable travel documents to avoid immigration-related issues on arrival. The advisory again repeated that Indian nationals should not travel to Malaysia for work or employment without the required work permit or visa with reference (VDR).
This is a clear violation of immigration rules, as the visa-free entry facility which permits Indian passport holders to stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days is granted for tourism and social visits only,” the notice read.
