Most tourists can apply online via the e-Visa portal, submitting all required documentation digitally and receiving the visa electronically. For work, study, or other long-term purposes, a Visa With Reference (VDR) is typically required. This pathway demands prior approval from the Immigration Department of Malaysia, usually initiated by a sponsor or employer in Malaysia, before the applicant can formally submit their visa application to an embassy or authorized service center.
Passport: Must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay and have at least two blank visa pages.
Passport-style photos: Recent photos with a white background.
Employment contract: Signed offer letter and employment contract from your Malaysia employer.
Degree/diploma: A certified copy of your degree or professional certificate that relates to your job title.
Police clearance certificate: From your country of residence, proving you have no criminal record.
Medical report: Completed by a doctor from an approved Wafid medical clinic, covering required tests like HIV, hepatitis B, and C.
Work permit: Your Malaysia employer will initiate this process with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
Completed visa application form: With any necessary reference numbers from your employer.
CV and Cover Letter: A concise cover letter and your updated CV are often required.
Professional licenses: For certain professions like doctors, nurses, or engineers, professional licenses are needed.
Experience letters: Letters from previous employers on company letterhead detailing your roles and dates.
Important steps
Secure a job offer: A Malaysia employer must sponsor your visa and initiate the work permit process.
Get documents attested: Your degree/diploma and potentially other documents like your employment contract need to be attested or legalized by the relevant authorities in your home country and the Maldives Cultural Mission.
Get a medical check-up: Complete a medical exam at an approved clinic after you have the work permit and are preparing your application.
Submit your application: The employer will provide a work permit number. You can then submit your application through a visa service center or directly to the embassy.
Total approximate processing time is 30 to 45 working days (Time may vary depending on applicant’s profile and embassy actually processing time)
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