Global Visa Guide for Malaysians

1. What you need to know:

Russia eVisa enables you to visit the Far Eastern Federal District, the Kaliningrad Oblast or Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast for up to 8 days. You don't need to visit the embassy or provide any other documents proving your trip. You only need to fill out an online application form and you will have up to 30 days to use it. 

But first, you need to get an invitation letter from an authorized agency that proves your visit purpose, plan and identity details. 

Tourist invitations are usually made during one day. Russian tourist visas are issued on the basis of tourist invitation:

• Confirmation of the reception of foreign tourists
• Voucher from the Russian tour operator
• Select your preferred visa type
• Fill out visit details
• Complete payment with credit card
• Get your visa invitation letter online in minutes

2. How long will the process take?

It takes an average of 5 to 7 working days. 

3. How to apply for an electronic visa?

• You can apply online here.
• Fill out the form with your personal details.
• Fill out the details of your valid credit/debit card.
• An email with a link will be sent to you to check the status of your visa.

4. How much does it cost?

It costs USD 29 (about RM123) which includes 24/7 support, all communication with the government, revision and correction of any missing or incorrect information.

5. Requirements for the Russian electronic visa:

• Valid passport: It must have 6 months validity from the date of your arrival. It must have been issued by any of the eligible countries and must contain one free page for the stamps at the border.
• Passport photo with white background. It must be taken six months prior to your arrival. Your mouth must be closed and your eyes clearly open and visible.
• Email address: A valid email address in which you want to receive your document.
• Payment: A valid debit/credit card.
• You must have valid medical insurance for at least the period of the stay. 

Bear in mind that not every checkpoint at the border allows you to enter and leave Russia with an eVisa. These are the checkpoints that accept electronic visas:

6. Far Eastern Federal District:

Primorsky Krai

• Air checkpoint Vladivostok (Knevichy Airport)
• Naval checkpoints Vladivostok, Zarubino, Posiet
• Road checkpoints Poltavka, Turiy Rog

Sakhalin Oblast

• Air checkpoint Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Khomutovo Airport)
• Naval checkpoint Korsakov

Kamchatka Krai

• Air checkpoint Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Yelizovo Airport)
• Naval checkpoint Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Amur Region

• Air checkpoint Blagoveschensk

Khabarovsk Krai

• Air checkpoint Khabarovsk (Novy Airport)

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug

• Air checkpoint Anadyr (Ugolny Airport)

Republic of Buryatia

• Air checkpoint Ulan-Ude (Muhino)

Zabaykalsky Krai

• Air checkpoint Chita (Kadala)

Kaliningrad Oblast

• Air checkpoint Kaliningrad (Khrabrovo)
• Naval checkpoint Kaliningrad (checkpoints in the cities of Kaliningrad, Baltiysk and Svetly)
• Road checkpoints Bagrationovsk, Gusev, Mamonovo (Grzechotki), Mamonovo (Gronowo), Morskoje, Pogranichny, Sovetsk, Chernyshevskoye

Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast

• Air checkpoint Pulkovo
• Naval checkpoints Vysotsk, Big port Saint Petersburg (Marine Station), Passenger port Saint Petersburg
• Road checkpoints Ivangorod, Torfjanovka, Brusnitchnoe, Svetogorsk

7. Do I need a transit visa?

This visa is not necessary for foreigners who have a layover in an airport given that they don’t leave the international area or for those who fly over the territory without a layover.

8. Russian Embassy 

Address: 

No.263, 

Jalan Ampang, 

50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Working hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm

Resources:

(i) https://www.russiatravelvisa.org/

(ii) https://www.rusvisainvitation.com/?k=%2Brussian%20%2Bvisa&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2OGpm8fu5wIVVj5gCh0NlwAhEAAYAyAAEgLwOPD_BwE

(iii) http://misshappyfeet.blogspot.com/2017/01/how-to-apply-russian-tourist-visa-in-Malaysia-step-by-step.html 

(iv) https://russiable.com/getting-russian-visa-usa-canada/ 

1. What you need to know: 

The Saudi eVisa from Malaysia is available through an online application and is valid for 1 year from the date of issue, but you can only stay up to 90 days. The Mandatory Medical Insurance Policy provider is selected randomly by the government at the moment the eVisa is approved and issued. Both the eVisa and the policy will be delivered via email to the applicant.

2. How to apply for an electronic visa? 

You can apply online here. 

The Saudi Arabia eVisa is the easiest travel permit to obtain for the country because it can be requested online and has a quicker processing time than other forms of authorization. Travelers do not need to go through the interview process or visit an embassy in order to receive their visa since it is an electronic document that will be delivered via email. 

3. What you need to prepare: 

• A Malaysian passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry into the Saudi Kingdom.
• One (1) recent passport-size photograph with a white background. Note: Photograph(s) must be full-face shots in which the applicant faces the camera directly. You are not allowed to wear spectacles/headwear (unless for religious purposes) in your photo.
• A visa fee that must be paid at the time of application.
• Personal information (full name, address, date of birth)
• Passport details (number, expiration date, nationality)
• Proof of travel (dates, accommodation)
• Medical Insurance 

4. How long will the process take?

Once the form and payment have been completed, applicants will have to wait between 24 to 72 hours for the eVisa approval. Travelers will receive the eVisa at the email address provided in the form.

Note: High demand or additional paperwork might delay the response

5. Do I need a transit visa?

If you're transiting through Saudi Arabia, you may need a transit visa if the connecting time between your flights is more than 12 hours.

6. Do I need to go to the Saudi Arabia embassy? 

No, you don’t have to visit the Embassy of Saudi Arabia or a consulate in Malaysia to obtain 

an eVisa. But if you have other requirements and inquiries, representatives of the Saudi government can be contacted at the Saudi Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kuala Lumpur:

Head of mission: Hamed Mohammed Ali Yahya, Ambassador

Address: 

Level 4, Wisma Chinese Chamber, 

No.258, Jalan Ampang

50450 Kuala Lumpur

Email:myemb@mofa.gov.sa 

Fax: (+60) 3 4257 8751

Telephone: (+60) 3 4257 9433

Opening hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Resources: 

(i) https://www.saudiarabiavisa.com/entry-requirements/malaysian-citizens/

(ii) https://www.ivisa.com/saudi-arabia-e-visa?nationality=MY 

1. What you need to know:

Tunisian Tourist Visa 

For a short period of leisure travel to or visiting friends and family in Tunisia, no business activities permitted. 

Tunisian Business Visa 

For short term business activity in Tunisia.  

Transit Visa 

Issued for three days or less.

2. Where and how to apply? 

As of now, the only way you can apply for a Tunisian visa is through a Tunisian consulate or embassy. Unfortunately, there isn’t a Tunisian Embassy in Malaysia, therefore you have to: 

• Contact the nearest one in a neighboring country.
• Apply directly to the Direction Générale de la Sécurité Nationale in Tunis.
• Visit the Tunisian embassy/consulate’s website to find more information.
• Contact them to inquire about making an appointment as well as the Tunisia visa requirements (some diplomatic missions may allow you to make an online appointment).
• Submit the required documents along with the application.
• Wait for the Tunisia visa to be processed. 

3. What you need to prepare: 

• A Tunisia Visa Application Form.
• Passport (valid for at least six more months and has been issued in the past ten years)
• A photocopy of the first page of your passport.
• Passport-size pictures of yourself (1 or 2 depending on the consulate/embassy), which follows the following specifications:
• Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
• Light gray background.
• Your face must take up 65% – 75% of the picture.
• Your facial features must be clearly visible.
• You must be staring straight ahead with a neutral facial expression.
• You are advised to not wear glasses. They must not obstruct your eyes and face.
• Do not wear headgear, unless it is for religious purposes. 
• For babies and infants who cannot support themselves: Take the picture from the above as they are lying down. You cannot be seen supporting/holding them up.
• Proof of accommodation in Tunisia.
• Hotel reservation or other types of tourist accommodation.
• A letter of invitation from a host in Tunisia.
• Travel itinerary, travel tickets, accommodation, dates of travel/departure etc.
• Any other documents related to your purpose of travel, such as a Letter of Invitation from Tunisian company if traveling for business etc.
• Proof of paid Tunisia visa fee, as per the specifications of the embassy or consulate.

Note: This is not an all-encompassing list of Tunisia visa requirements. They may differ depending on your country, the purpose of your travel, and the time you intend to stay, among others. 

4. How long will the process take? 

It depends from country to country, as well as from different consulates and embassies. You can expect to wait anywhere from 5 to over 20 business days. Therefore, make sure you apply for a Tunisia Visa about a month ahead. 

5. How much does it cost? 

There is not a standard set of fees for a Tunisia visa. It depends on your country. To learn the adequate Tunisia visa fee for your country of residence, you can contact the consulate or embassy in which you are applying.

6. Do I need a transit Visa? 

You need a Tunisia transit visa if you are a visa-required national and will enter Tunisian territory on your way to a third country. The Tunisian Transit Visa allows the holder to transit in Tunisia for a maximum of seven days. You must show proof of your onward travel, like a travel ticket to a third destination and a visa (if it’s is required).

7. You are only exempt from a Tunisia transit visa if:

• You are from a visa-exempt country.
• You will change planes on a Tunisian airport but will not leave the international/transit area of the airport.
• You are traveling by water, but you won’t leave the ship.

Resources: 

(i) https://embassykualalumpur.com/tunisian/visa-information-for-malaysian-citizens/#main

(ii) https://visaguide.world/africa/tunisia-visa/

Disclaimer:

The information contained on this webpage is up-to-date as of March 2020 and may be updated occasionally. Resources can be found under the “Resources” section of the webpage. Given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations of visas, there may be delays, omissions or inaccuracies in the information provided by this article. The information contained on this webpage is intended solely to provide general guidance on matters of interest for the personal use of the reader, who accepts full responsibility for it.