Closest Metro Stop:
Van Ness-UDC 
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Phone: (202) 572-9700
Website: www.kln.gov.my
Email: mwwashington[at]kln.gov.my
Consular Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Address: 3516 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008
The Embassy of Malaysia is located at the international center area, near the Office of the Foreign Mission (OFM) of the Department of State, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and the INTELSAT Headquarter.
Van Ness-UDC Station on the red line of the Metro system is the closest station to the Embassy of Malaysia. From the station, it is approximately a 13-minute walk to the Embassy. Use the map shown below to find suggested routes.
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Quick Facts
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Types of Visa
The Malaysian Government issues three types of visas:
Single Entry Visa: Issued to foreigners who are traveling to Malaysia mainly for a social visit. The visa is valid for a single entry and for 3 months from the date of issue.
Multiple Entry Visa: Issued to foreigners who are traveling to Malaysia for business or government-to-government matters. It is valid for 3 to 12 months from the date of issue. Citizens of India and the People's Republic of China who wish to enter Malaysia for a social visit may apply for the Multiple Entry Visa. The Multiple Entry Visa is valid one year. Each entry is for 30 days only and the extension of stay is not allowed.
Transit Visa: Issued to foreigners who are traveling to Malaysia on transit to other countries. If you are not leaving the airport premises and will continue your trip to the next destination with the same flight, then a transit visa is not required.
Application for a Visa Without Reference
A visa without reference is required for the purpose of a social visit. The following documents required are:
1) Original passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Malaysia.
2) Two copies of the applicant's passport.
3) Two copies of the completed visa application form
4) Two passport size photographs.
5) Original and two copies of an air ticket.
6) Bank statement / traveler's cheque.
7) Invitation letter (if any).
8) Payment of visa fee.
Application for a Visa With Reference
A visa with a reference is required for students, those seeking employment, dependants and professionals on a visit pass. The following documents are required:
1) Original approval letter from the Immigration Department of Malaysia/other authority agencies.
2) Original passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Malaysia.
3) Two copies of the applicant's passport.
4) Two copies of visa application form
5) Two passport size photographs.
6) Original and two copies of an air ticket.
7) Payment of visa fee.
Jurisdiction
The Embassy has jurisdiction over Washington DC, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Citizens do not need a visa to travel to Malaysia for business or tourism for stays of 90 days or less. Also, a visa is not required if traveling on an official or diplomatic passport. However, your passport must be valid for at least six months on arrival, and you must have a confirmed return or onward airline ticket.
When you arrive, immigration officials will place an entry stamp in your passport to specify the number of days you can stay. Though immigration officials generally give 90 days, it is not guaranteed. Generally, these entry stamps are known as social visit passes (visas) and can be extended for two months.
Travelers to Malaysia are electronically fingerprinted on arrival when arriving by air, and again on departure. While in Malaysia, carry your passport with you at all times.
The eastern Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak (on the island of Borneo) have their own immigration authorities and special entry requirements apply. You must have your passport to enter or exit Sabah or Sarawak and will need to pass through state immigration at your port of entry.
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