The Excessive Fee of Malaysia in India has warned that following the extension of 30-day visa-free entry for Indian residents, a number of travellers arriving at Malaysian airports have been positioned within the “Not To Land” (NTL) class by Malaysian Immigration, denying them entry.
The advisory lists the widespread causes for being put within the NTL class, together with inadequate funds for journey, lack of verifiable proof of lodging, absence of a real return ticket, or a suspected intent to violate immigration guidelines, together with looking for employment underneath the scheme.
“In such NTL instances, the Indian nationals have to stay contained in the airport of their arrival in Malaysia until the airways which introduced them repatriate them again to the airport of exit from India,” the Excessive Fee mentioned, noting that this will go away passengers stranded for hours.
Indian travellers are suggested to strictly adjust to immigration guidelines, together with guaranteeing enough funds, verified lodging, and legitimate return tickets. The advisory additionally cautions in opposition to deceptive brokers who promise employment underneath the 30-day visa-free entry scheme, stressing that it’s not meant for work.
The scheme, legitimate for Indian passport holders from 1 December 2023 to 31 December 2026, permits a keep of as much as 30 days for enterprise, tourism, social visits, or transit. Travellers should additionally submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) on-line not less than three days earlier than arrival and carry passports legitimate for not less than six months.
Further common entry necessities embody holding a sound passport, not being on the Malaysian suspect or prohibited lists, and having sufficient monetary means to help the keep.
