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Published3 September 2026
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Malaysia visa update
Malaysia Multiple Entry Visa Change 2026: What Travellers Should Check
Malaysia Immigration announced on 2 September 2026 that a Multiple Entry Visa is no longer available for all nationalities. Check your current nationality-specific route before planning repeated trips.
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Malaysia’s Immigration Department published an announcement dated 2 September 2026 titled “Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) will no longer be available for all nationalities.” If you are planning more than one Malaysia trip, do not assume a multiple-entry option is available—check your nationality, travel purpose and current visa route before making arrangements. ([imi.gov.my](https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/home/))
For a Malaysia social-visit application, prepare clear copies of your passport biodata page, a recent studio photo, return travel evidence where applicable, paid accommodation evidence, and supporting documents relevant to your case. Passports should have at least six months’ validity from the travel date. Applicants under 18 may need to upload a birth certificate. ([malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my](https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/faq/?utm_source=openai))
Documentation tip: Make sure the names, passport number, travel dates and hotel details match across all documents. Visa eligibility and required documents can vary by nationality and place of application. Visa approval remains the decision of the Malaysian immigration authority.
Hebviza can help review your Malaysia visit-visa documents before submission. Send your passport copy, nationality and country of residence for an initial check.
Source context: Malaysian Immigration Department announcement dated 2 September 2026; MYVISA official FAQ and application guidance. ([imi.gov.my](https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/home/))
What the 2 September 2026 Malaysia announcement says
The Malaysian Immigration Department published an announcement titled “Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) will no longer be available for all nationalities” on 2 September 2026. The practical point is simple: travellers should not assume that a multiple-entry option is available merely because it was available previously or appears in an older guide.
The announcement itself should be read together with the current MyVISA route and any nationality-specific instructions. Availability can depend on nationality, purpose of travel and the visa channel that applies to the traveller.
HEBVIZA does not treat the announcement title as a complete nationality list. Verify your current eligibility on the official Malaysia Immigration/MyVISA channel before paying for arrangements or submitting an application.
What to check before a Malaysia visit
Confirm whether you need a visa, whether an eVISA route is available to you, and whether the application offers single or multiple entry for your case. Then check passport validity, photo specifications, accommodation/travel evidence and any supporting documents listed for your nationality and place of application.
Keep names, passport details and travel dates consistent across the application, itinerary and genuine reservations. If you intend to make more than one Malaysia trip, explain the travel need honestly and use only the entry option actually available to you.
Official sources and verification
Primary source: Malaysian Immigration Department — MEV announcement. Also verify the current application route through Malaysia Immigration/MyVISA before submitting.
Last verified by HEBVIZA: 22 September 2026.