Transit Visa Services

What is a Transit Visa?

A transit visa is a short-term visa that allows you to pass through a country while traveling to your final destination. This may be required when you have a connecting flight that involves changing airports, long layovers, or when you wish to leave the airport during your stopover.

Types of Transit Visas

• Airside Transit Visa: Allows you to stay in the international zone of an airport without passing through immigration. Required in some countries even if not leaving the airport.
• Landside Transit Visa: Allows you to exit the airport and enter the country for a short period, typically 24-96 hours.
• Transit Without Visa (TWOV): Some countries allow transit without a visa under specific conditions.
• Visa-Free Transit: Many countries offer visa-free transit for Malaysian passport holders for limited durations.

When Do You Need a Transit Visa?

• When your layover requires you to change terminals or airports
• When your layover exceeds the visa-free transit period
• When you wish to leave the airport during your stopover
• When transiting through countries with strict airside transit requirements
• When your nationality requires a transit visa regardless of layover duration

General Requirements for Transit Visa

• Valid Malaysian passport with sufficient validity
• Confirmed onward ticket to final destination
• Valid visa for your final destination (if required)
• Proof of sufficient funds for the transit period
• Passport-sized photographs
• Completed transit visa application form
• Flight itinerary showing transit details

Countries with Special Transit Rules

Here are some important transit considerations for Malaysian travelers:

• USA: Transit visa (C visa) required even for connecting flights. No transit without visa.
• UK: Transit visa may be required depending on your destination and route.
• Australia: Transit visa (subclass 771) may be required for layovers over 8 hours.
• Canada: Transit visa required unless you qualify for the Transit Without Visa program.
• China: 24-144 hour visa-free transit available at major airports.
• UAE (Dubai): 48-96 hour transit visa available for most nationalities.
• Singapore: 96-hour visa-free transit for Malaysian citizens.

Tips for Smooth Transit

• Check transit visa requirements well in advance of booking flights
• Allow sufficient time between connecting flights (minimum 2-3 hours international)
• Keep all travel documents easily accessible during transit
• Research if you need to collect and re-check baggage during transit
• Know the airport layout and terminal connections beforehand
• Consider travel insurance that covers transit delays and missed connections