Do Indian citizens need a transit visa for Malaysia? [duplicate]

I am an Indian Citizen who has lived in Vietnam on a business visa for the last 3 months and a tourist visa for a few months before that.

I am going back to India and my flight is from Ho Chi Minh to Kuala Lumpur by AirAsia (Terminal 2). My next flight 15 hours afterwards from Kuala Lumpur to Pune (Terminal 2) on Indigo airlines

Do I need a transit visa? If so, I am not sure if I am eligible for it given that I'm traveling on two different airlines.

Best Answer

According to Timatic:

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Nationals of India residing in Viet Nam transiting through Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country on Malaysia Airlines (MH) or Air Asia (AK) within 120 hours. They must:

have a visa issued by Australia, China (People's Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand or USA, and

arrive at and depart from the same terminal, and

stay in the international transit area of the airport, and

have documents required for the next destination.

This TWOV facility does not apply to passengers with a Bridging visa E (BVE) issued by Australia.

Therefore it seems to me that you're out of luck. Your onwards flight is with Indigo airlines and you will need to leave the sterile transit area if you want to re-check luggage. Luckily for you, Indian citizens can apply for a Malaysian eVisa online. As a bonus, that would also let you do some sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur during your layover.

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Do Indian passport holders need a transit visa for Malaysia?

TRANSIT PASS (WITHOUT VISA)Starting from 15 July 2010, Indian national who transit to Malaysia may apply for Transit Pass for not more than 120 hours (5 days) on their journey to a third country. This pass is issued only at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT).

Can you transit in Malaysia without visa?

Foreign nationals on transit without leaving the airport premises and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight do not require a transit visa. The Malaysian Immigration Department also allows online visa application to foreign nationals from certain countries through eVISA.

Do I need a visa for a connecting flight in Malaysia?

You need a Malaysia transit visa if: You are from a country whose nationals need a Malaysia visa, and. You will transit in Malaysia for more than 24 hours and/or. You have to pass through immigration to board another flight/get your luggage or you have to switch between terminals.

Can you enter Malaysia multiple times?

FAQ's About the Multiple Visa for Malaysia Indian nationals who wish to spend longer in Malaysia are able to apply for the multiple entry visa. The Malaysia multiple entry visa allows citizens of India to enter the country multiple times, for a total consecutive stay of either 15 or 30 days with each entry.

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