In an effort to stimulate its tourism sector, Malaysia will eliminate the need for Indian people to have an entry visa as of December 1st, following the lead of Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
According to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia has announced that, like Vietnam, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, it will no longer require entrance visas for Indian people visiting the country as of December 1.
The decision was made in an effort to strengthen the country’s tourism sector, which is primarily composed of Chinese and Indian travelers worldwide.
Anwar stated during his People’s Justice Party’s annual conference in Putrajaya on Sunday that Indian nationals might enter Malaysia without a visa for a maximum of 30 days. He said there will be security screening on this.
For economic growth, Malaysia is dependent on increased tourist arrivals and their expenditure. Anwar this month revealed his intentions to enhance visa requirements for travelers and investors, “particularly from India and China,” in order to promote their arrival.
China and Indians may now enter Vietnam without a visa. Currently, citizens of Denmark, Finland, Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, Spain, and Denmark are able to enter Vietnam without a visa.
Additionally, it is providing e-visas to other nations, which have a 90-day validity period and permit multiple entries for citizens of all nations.
Also read: Following Sri Lanka, Thailand declares visa-free entry to Indian tourists
Additionally, Thailand’s government announced last month that visitors from Taiwan and India will be able to enter the country without a visa for a six-month period beginning on November 10 and ending on May 10, 2024.
