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Saudi Visa for Malaysian Citizens

Malaysian citizens, wishing to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for tourism purposes, including Umrah pilgrimage except during Hajj season, are eligible to apply online for a Saudi e-visa prior to their trip to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi e-visa for Malaysian nationals is usually issued as a multiple entry visa valid for 1 year, allowing a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, or as a single-entry visa valid for 3 months, allowing a 30-day maximum stay. Malaysian citizens can obtain a visa-on-arrival at Saudi ports of entry, but it is preferable to apply online for a Saudi e-visa ahead of time, in order to avoid airport lines and delays.

Malaysian citizens, wishing to work in Saudi Arabia, can apply for the Saudi work visa, which allows for a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, during which time the Malaysian worker should apply for a Saudi residence visa. With the Saudi work permit, or Iqama, the Saudi residence visa allows the Malaysian worker to work and live in Saudi Arabia. Malaysian citizens wishing to engage in short-term commercial activities, such as meetings, negotiations, or corporate events, should apply for a Saudi business visit visa, through a Saudi host company or organization. The Saudi business visit visa is issued as a single-entry visit visa valid for 3 months, allowing a 30-day stay (extendable), or as a multiple-entry visit visa valid for 6 months or 1 year, allowing a 90-day stay each visit (non-extendable).

Be aware of your Saudi visa validity dates and permitted duration of stay in Saudi Arabia, as overstays in Saudi Arabia may result in fines and deportation.

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Saudi visas for Malaysian citizens

Malaysian citizens visiting Saudi Arabia for purposes of work, business, family visits, pilgrimage, transit, and other short or long-term purposes should apply for the appropriate Saudi visa, prior to their intended visit to Saudi Arabia. Depending on the purpose of travel to Saudi Arabia, Malaysian citizens can apply for the following Saudi visas:

Tourist visa

Malaysian nationals traveling to Saudi Arabia for tourism activities are eligible to apply online for the Saudi e-visa, allowing multiple 90-day visits within a one-year Saudi e-visa validity period, or a single 30-day stay within a 3-month visa validity period.

Business visit visa

Saudi companies wishing to host a Malaysian citizen for business activities, such as meetings, negotiations, or corporate visits, should apply for a Saudi business visa on the Malaysian applicant’s behalf.

Employment visa

Malaysian nationals seeking employment opportunities in Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi employment visa.

Student visa

Malaysian nationals enrolled in a Saudi Arabia educational institution should apply for the Saudi student visa.

Residence visa

Malaysian citizens, already in Saudi Arabia on a short-term visa, wishing to stay in Saudi Arabia for a longer period of time, should apply for the Saudi residence visa.

Premium residency visa

Malaysian citizens, wishing to live in Saudi Arabia and invest in Saudi business, should apply for the Saudi premium residence visa, which allows the Malaysia national to reside, own property, invest, work, change jobs, hire foreign workers, sponsor family, and enter and exit Saudi Arabia, without the need for a Saudi sponsor.

Family visit visa

Saudi nationals or legal residents, wishing to host a first-degree relative for a short-term visit to Saudi Arabia, should apply for a Saudi family visit visa.

Companion visa

Malaysian nationals, wishing to accompany someone on their trip to Saudi Arabia, should apply for a Saudi companion visa.

Personal visit visa

Saudi nationals, wishing to host a Malaysian national in Saudi Arabia for a non-business, non-family, short-term related visit, should apply for a Saudi personal visit visa, on the Malaysian citizen’s behalf.

Newborn visa

Malaysian parents, who have a valid Saudi work permit (Iqama), and the mother of the child has a valid re-entry visa into Saudi Arabia, should apply for the Saudi newborn visa.

Government visa

Malaysian visitors, who have been invited by a Saudi Arabian government institution, ministry, or department, should apply for a Saudi government visa.

Diplomatic & official visas

Official or diplomatic Malaysian nationals should apply for the Saudi diplomatic and official visa.

Diplomatic missions & organizations

Malaysian nationals, visiting a Saudi Arabian mission or organization, should apply for a Saudi diplomatic missions and organizations visa.

Extension of exit/re-entry visa

Malaysian employees and their dependents, wishing to travel to and from Saudi Arabia for a specific period of time, should apply for a Saudi extension of exit-re-entry visa

Hajj visa

Malaysian Muslims, wishing to visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage purposes, should apply for the Saudi Hajj visa.

Umrah visa

Malaysian Muslims, wishing to visit Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage purposes, should apply for the Saudi Umrah visa.

Transit visa

Malaysian travelers on layover in Saudi Arabia for more than 12 hours should apply for the Saudi transit visa. Malaysian travelers passing through Saudi Arabia for less than 12 hours do not need a Saudi transit visa.

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Requirement

Malaysian citizens should prepare the following when applying for Saudi visas.

Saudi tourist visa for Malaysian citizens:

Malaysian nationals, 18 years or older, should meet the following requirements when applying online for a Saudi e-visa:

Application

Malaysian applicant fills out a Saudi visa application form at SaudiVisa.com, including personal data and other information.

Passport

Malaysian applicant must hold a Malaysian passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entering Saudi Arabia or that meets the rules of reciprocity.

Personal photo

Malaysian applicant submits one recent color photo; against a white background; 2x2 inches; 5 to 100 KB natural facial expressions; 80% face; no eyeglasses; no head wear, except for religious reasons.

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Saudi work visa for Malaysian citizens

The Saudi work visa allows Malaysian visitors a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, during which time the Malaysian citizen should apply for a Saudi residence permit with the Saudi Ministry of Labor. The Saudi residence permit, along with the Saudi work permit, or Iqama, allows the Malaysian national to work and live in Saudi Arabia for up to 1 year, extendable based on the continuity of the same employment. Malaysian nationals should be at least 18 years old to apply for the Saudi work visa, as well as meet the following requirements:

Saudi work visa for Malaysian citizens

The Saudi work visa for American nationals allows for a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, during which time the U.S. citizen should apply for a Saudi residence permit through the Saudi Ministry of Labor. Along with the Saudi work permit, or Iqama, the Saudi residence permit allows American visitors the right to live and work in Saudi Arabia for 1 year, extendable, based on the U.S. citizen maintaining the same employment with the same Saudi employer. To apply for the Saudi work visa, American applicants must be at least 18 years old and should meet the following requirements:

Employment visa

Saudi employer applies for the Saudi employment visa, with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor, on the Malaysian national’s behalf.
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will then issue a visa authorization number

Sponsorship letter

Malaysian worker must have an invitation letter by a Saudi Arabian organization or company, certified by MOFA and the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.
The sponsorship letter must indicate the Malaysian worker’s name, position, block visa number, and the date.

Diploma

The Malaysian worker must have a certified and notarized copy of their university degree or training/technical diploma, authenticated by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission.

Employment contract

An employment contract should be signed by the Malaysian worker and the Saudi employer, certified by MOFA and the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.

Power of Attorney

Saudi MOFA will issue digital power of attorney from the Saudi employer.

Visa referral note

A visa referral note must be issued by Saudi MOFA that states the Saudi work visa number and date.

Health report

The Malaysian worker citizen should submit 3 copies of a recent medical report by a licensed physician, bearing the doctor’s license number and address, complete with disease-free lab results.

Police report

The Malaysian national should submit a recent police report, issued at least 6 months before applying for the Saudi work visa, that details the Malaysian worker’s criminal record.

Medical Insurance

The Malaysian worker should purchase health insurance from Saudi Arabia.

Passport

The Malaysian national should have a Malaysian passport, valid for 6 months from the date of travel to Saudi Arabia, with 2 blank pages that are facing each other.

Application

The Malaysian citizen should fill out the Saudi work visa application form on the Saudi MOFA portal, then submit the application and required documents by mail or in person at their nearest Saudi embassy or consulate abroad.

Once the Saudi employment visa has been approved, the Malaysian worker can then enter Saudi Arabia and stay for a maximum of 90 days. During that time, the Malaysian worker should convert their Saudi work visa into a Saudi residence permit, which will allow them to live and work legally in Saudi Arabia.
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How to apply for a Saudi visa

Malaysian citizens can apply for the Saudi visas as detailed below.

Saudi tourist visa for Malaysians

Citizens of Malaysia can apply online for the Saudi e-visa, at SaudiVisa.com, in 3 simple steps:

Submit application form

Malaysian applicant fills out the online Saudi e-visa application form, with their personal data, passport details, and other requested information.

Pay fees online

Malaysian applicant pays the Saudi e-visa fees securely online, with a valid credit or debit card.

Receive approved visa

The Saudi e-Visa will be sent to the Malaysian applicant’s email address. Malaysian applicant should check that all Saudi e-visa information is correct and matches their passport.

Saudi work visa for Malaysian nationals

Malaysian nationals can apply for a Saudi work visa by following these steps:

Apply for Saudi work visa

  • Saudi employer applies to MOFA for a Saudi work visa on the Malaysian national’s behalf
  • The Malaysian worker should fill out the Saudi work visa application on the Saudi MOFA portal, including their personal data and all other requested information, then print the Saudi work visa application form, sign it where necessary, and affix their personal photos.
  • Using a valid credit or debit card, the Malaysian applicant pays the Saudi work visa fees online through the Saudi MOFA portal.

Submit work visa

Malaysian citizen submits the Saudi job visa application and required documents by mailing them or visiting their nearest Saudi Arabia embassy or consulate abroad.

Receive work visa

If approved, the Saudi work visa should be retrieved from the Saudi Arabia embassy or consulate where the Malaysian worker applied.
Malaysian worker should verify that all the Saudi work visa information is correct and matches their passport.

Apply for residence permit

During the 90-day permitted stay under the Saudi work visa, the Malaysian worker should then apply for a Saudi residence permit with the Saudi Ministry of Labor.

The Saudi residence permit will allow the Malaysian national to work and live in Saudi Arabia for 1-year, or as long as the Malaysian worker is working the same job with the same Saudi employer.

Processing time

Applying for a Saudi Arabia e-visa is a very fast process that takes no longer than 24 hours. Other Saudi visas can take longer, depending on the Saudi visa type being applied for. Applicants should start the Saudi visa application as early as possible, in case of delays or unforeseen circumstances.

Saudi visa fees

Saudi visa fees range depending on the type of Saudi visa you are applying for.

Visa extension

The Saudi e-visa is usually issued to Malaysian citizens as a multiple-entry visa valid for one year, permitting a 90-day stay each visit, non-extendable. Therefore, Malaysian travelers are required to leave Saudi Arabia before reapplying for a new Saudi e-visa.

Malaysian Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia

Embassy of Malaysia:

Address: Diplomatic Quarter P.O. Box 94335, 11693 Riyadh.

Telephone: 00 966 11 488 7098

Consulate General of Malaysia, Jeddah:

Address: Lot 241, Al-Mualiffin Street, Al Rehab District, P.O Box 593, 21421 Jeddah.

Telephone: 0096612 6727740

Visa extension

The Saudi e-visa is usually issued to Malaysian citizens as a multiple-entry visa valid for one year, permitting a 90-day stay each visit, non-extendable. Therefore, Malaysian travelers are required to leave Saudi Arabia before reapplying for a new Saudi e-visa.

Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Malaysia:

Address: Level 4, Wisma Chinese Chamber, No.258, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Telephone: 0060342579433

Saudi visas for Malaysia citizens FAQ

Malaysian nationals are eligible to apply online for the Saudi tourist e-visa at SaudiVisa.com. Depending on their trip’s purpose, Malaysians traveling to Saudi Arabia for other short or long-term purposes, should apply for the appropriate Saudi visa at their nearest Saudi Arabia embassy, consulate or VAC.
The cost of a Saudi visa-on-arrival can vary depending on the traveler’s nationality and length of stay.
Malaysia is one of the countries eligible to apply online for the Saudi e-visa. Applying for the Saudi e-visa is a simple 3-step process that can be done online within 24 hours.