O. R. SalahudeenStatistically, Malaysia is one of the top 10 countries Nigerians are travelling to frequently, we are hereby illustrates comprehensively how to apply for Malaysia visa in Nigeria.
There are different types of visas obtainable at the Malaysian embassy in Nigeria, these are the 3 most popular :
- SOCIAL VISA
- BUSINESS VISA
- STUDENT VISA
HOW TO APPLY FOR MALAYSIA VISA IN NIGERIA
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SOCIAL VISA
When you are applying for Social Visa, which is common to visitors, tourists etc, you have to submit the following documents personally at Embassy
- Your International passport with at least 6 months validity and unused visa pages
- A carefully filled visa application form
- Photocopy of the data page of your passport
- Original and photocopy of the letter of invitation from a relation or organisation in Malaysia
- Letter of introduction from your place of work in Nigeria
- 2 recently taken passport-sized photograph
- If you’re travelling to Malaysia for the first time, obtain a certificate of clearance from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA )
- Original and Photocopy of a duly signed yellow fever certificate
- Confirmed return airline ticket with all the booking details
- Confirmed hotel reservation indicating the date of arrival and departure
- A recently acquired original and copy of your statement of account signed by your Bank and a letter of reference
- pay the visa fee
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BUSINESS VISA
Applying for a business visa is similar to the above but with few additional requirements :
- Your International passport with at least 6 months validity and unused visa pages
- Photocopy of your passport data page.
- Letter of invitation from your business partner in Malaysia
- Letter of introduction from your company in Nigeria
- If you’re going for the first time, obtain a certificate of clearance from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA )
- Original and photocopy of a duly signed yellow fever certificate
- Original and photocopy of last 3 months statement of account from your bank and a reference letter
- A confirmed return airline ticket with all the booking details
- Confirmed hotel reservation indicating the date of arrival and departure
- Original and photocopy of your tax returns
- Original and photocopy of your company certificate of incorporation
- Any other supporting documents from your business partner in Malaysia
- Pay the visa fee
STILL ON HOW TO APPLY FOR MALAYSIA VISA IN NIGERIA
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STUDENT VISA
To apply for a student visa you must submit the following documents :
- An International passport with at least 6 months validity and unused visa pages
- Photocopy of the data page of your passport.
- Carefully fill the visa application form
- Letter of admission from a government-approved college in Malaysia
- Submit original immigration approval letter.
- Original and copy of your relevant credentials
- Original and photocopy of a duly signed yellow fever certificate
- Letter of confirmation from your parent or sponsor
- Letter of eligibility from the Ministry of education in Nigeria
- Your parent’s or sponsor’s bank account statement – the last 3 months, original and photocopy must be submitted
- An original and photocopy of a clearance certificate from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
- Pay the visa fees
HOW TO APPLY FOR MALAYSIA VISA IN NIGERIA – IN MALAYSIA PLAY BY THE RULES
Malaysia is a disciplined country, when you are there endeavour to play by the rules. Respect their culture and religious believes. A majority Muslim nation they take their religion seriously. During Ramadan fasting, eating in the open is regarded as an insult, therefore, a non-Muslim visitor is expected to be courteous of those fasting. Reasonably, it’s expected to abstain from eating and drinking in the public during the period.
Finally, the penalty for illegality is severe, so keep off from whatever is considered illegal.
That’s all for now on how to apply for Malaysia Visa in Nigeria.
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