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How to get a Malaysia visa from Ghana
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ghanaian passport holders travelling to Malaysia.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Malaysia.
Student visa
Visitor Visa
Application requirements
Documents Ghanaian applicants need to provide.
- Passport with at least 6 month validity
- Credit/debit card or PayPal account for payment
- Recent passport size photo
- Copy of passport main page
- Travel Itinerary
- Return flight ticket with E-Ticket Number
- Hotel reservation
- Birth certificate for minors (if applicable)
- Work or residence permit if living abroad.
- If staying with a friend/relative, you must provide a cover letter which includes the address and ID of the person.
Visa type details
Visitor Visa
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who want to go to Malaysia for visit and leisure.
- Most nationalities are exempt from tourist visa, but for Ghana, visa is required.
- Malaysia tourist visa can be for single or multiple entry.
- Only single entry is available to Ghanaians.
- Visa on arrival (VOA) is no longer issued in Malaysia except for nationals of People’s Republic of China and India.
- The applicant must show proof of sufficient funds for staying in Malaysia.
- The Malaysian e-Visa is not available for Ghanaians yet.
- Its holder is entitled to stay up to 30 days for each visit to Malaysia.
- Applicants must be citizens of China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Serbia or Montenegro.
Student visa
- The Malaysian student visa is required for those intending to study in Malaysia.
- The process of acquiring the Malaysian student visa (student pass) can be quite rigorous.
- The application process and the list of documents required may change at any time.
- Make sure to get the latest information on the visa regulations directly from the Malaysian embassy in your home country.
- Studying in Malaysia as a tourist on a social pass is not possible.
- It is not possible to extend the 6-month student pass validity in Malaysia.
- If you wish to study for an additional time, you must return to your home country and start the application process again.
- It is advised to apply for two semesters at once, so that you will be issued the 1-year visa.
- You should not arrive in Malaysia earlier than 1 week before the semester starts so that you have enough time to apply for the visa in your home country.
Where to apply
Malaysia embassy & visa application centers in Ghana.
Accra
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Malaysia visa-free for Ghanaians?
No. A lot of countries do not need a visa to enter Malaysia, but Ghana is not among them.
Does Malaysia offer visa on arrival?
Malaysia only offers ‘visa on arrival’ to a very few nationalities and under very specific conditions.
What is the economy of Malaysia like?
Malaysia is the seventh-largest economy amongst Islamic countries according to GDP. Malaysia's economic system is principally a laissez-faire, free economy with government control for national interests and for realignment of national wealth, focusing on trade, investment, manufacturing, and services.
What are Malaysian major industries?
Where is the best place to live in Malaysia?
Three great places to live in Malaysia are Kuala Lumpur, Penang Island and Malacca.