India Warns Nationals Against Using Malaysia Visa-Free Entry to Seek Jobs
The mission said the 30-day visa-free facility is for tourism and social visits only, and warned of immigration action against job seekers.
- On Tuesday, the Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur issued an advisory warning Indian nationals against using Malaysia's 30-day visa-free facility for employment, stating such use violates immigration rules.
- A "noticeable increase" in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia to seek jobs prompted the warning, as many were misled by unscrupulous agents making false employment promises.
- Genuine tourists must carry confirmed return tickets, hotel bookings, and a passport valid for at least six months, plus submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online three days before arrival.
- Using the visa-free facility for employment leads to overstaying, illegal status, exploitation, detention, and legal action, according to the High Commission advisory.
- Indian nationals intending to work in Malaysia must instead secure a valid work permit or Visa With Reference , as the High Commission reiterated these documents are mandatory for employment.
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India warns against using Malaysia's visa-free entry to seek jobs
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India warns nationals against using Malaysia visa-free entry to seek jobs
India's High Commission in Kuala Lumpur issued a stern advisory to its citizens. The commission noted a rise in Indians misusing visa-free entry for job seeking purposes. Unscrupulous agents are reportedly misleading many with false employment promises. The visa-free facility is strictly for tourism and social visits only. Those seeking work must obtain valid permits or visas before traveling.
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