Malaysia business visa from Pakistan: the eVISA
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Malaysia and can apply online for the Malaysia eVISA on the Immigration Department’s official portal. It is one of the simpler routes in Asia, provided the documents match the purpose of the trip.
Malaysia business visa for Pakistani passport holders
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visa | Pakistan is on the official list of nationalities that need a visa and can apply through the eVISA. |
| Where | The official Malaysia visa portal of the Immigration Department of Malaysia. |
| Apply from | The official portal says the eVISA can be applied for from anywhere except Malaysia, Israel and North Korea. |
| Fee and timing | Shown on the official portal at the time of application. |
| At the border | Carry the eVISA note, return ticket, hotel booking and invitation. |
Which route fits your trip
Malaysia’s eVISA lets Pakistani business travellers apply online without visiting an embassy, as long as they apply from outside Malaysia. Choose the category that matches the trip, upload the passport, photo, itinerary and supporting documents, and pay online.
For business trips, a letter from the Malaysian company explaining the meetings or the fair makes the file stronger. Exhibitions such as MIHAS in Kuala Lumpur draw many Pakistani exporters, so apply early in busy months.
The eVISA does not allow paid work. If the trip involves installation, training or project work, check whether another pass is needed.
What a strong file usually contains
Every case is different; this is the base list we start from.
- A valid passport with at least six months’ validity and blank pages
- Recent photographs to the official specification
- An employer letter stating your role, the purpose of the trip and who pays
- Company documents, such as registration and tax records
- Personal or company bank statements
- Hotel booking and return or onward ticket
- Invitation or meeting letter from the Malaysian company
- Fair registration, if attending an exhibition
How the application runs
Plan
Confirm dates and the right eVISA category.
Host documents
The Malaysian host sends an invitation or meeting letter.
Apply
Apply and pay on the official Malaysia visa portal.
Track
We follow the application and answer any requests for more documents.
Travel
Fly with printed copies of the visa and supporting documents.
Why files get refused or returned
Most delays come from documents that do not match each other or the stated purpose of the trip.
- Names, dates or company details that differ between the invitation and the application
- A vague purpose with no company names or dates
- Weak evidence of employment or finances
- Applying too close to the travel date
- Previous overstays or immigration problems
Before you fly and at the border
Check the name, passport number, validity and number of entries as soon as the visa is issued. Carry printed copies of the visa, the invitation and the hotel booking; the border officer decides on entry and the length of stay.
Leave before the permitted stay ends. Overstaying can lead to fines and make future applications harder for you and your company.
Malaysia visa questions
Can Pakistanis apply for the Malaysia eVISA?
Yes. Pakistan is on the official eVISA nationality list.
Can I apply while in Malaysia?
No. The portal says the eVISA cannot be applied for from inside Malaysia.
Does the eVISA allow work?
No. It is for visits such as meetings and fairs.
Where do I check fees?
On the official Malaysia visa portal when you apply.
Planning a Malaysia business trip?
Tell us who is travelling, when and why. We reply with a plan, the visa route and a quote. Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road. Email insights@goglobal.pk or WhatsApp 0320-4111222.