Malaysia is one of the most eminent destinations for medical tourism. It has very attractive hotels and resorts to stay at, which makes it a perfect place to relax and recover from a chronic illness. Not only this, the medical care is quite affordable in Malaysia without any long waiting periods. The doctors and other healthcare professionals are very well trained and experienced.

Let us delve into the procedure required for getting medical treatment in Malaysia. Before visa application, there are some important steps that need to be taken to get medical treatment in Malaysia.

01. Schedule your treatment in any private hospital in Malaysia that is registered with Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC). You will also need a doctors recommendation letter from the hospital.

02. Submit the documents that are required by the hospital and then apply for permission to get the treatment in Malaysia.

03. This application will be submitted to MHTC by the hospital after which you will get an Entry approval letter from MHTC.

04. Post this, you will start the visa application process for yourself and your attendant(s).

Let us discuss in detail how one can acquire a visa to get medical treatment in Malaysia.

Types of Visa issued by the Malaysian Government

01. Single Entry Visa - This visa is valid for three months and one-time entry is allowed.

02. Multiple Entry Visa - A person can travel for a period of three to twelve months multiple times. The stay is only allowed for 30 days at one time. This is only valid for those coming from India and the Republic of China.

How to apply visa for Malaysia

Malaysian visa can be applied in two ways:

01. Through Malaysian Representative office in your nation

02. Through the online eVisa portal.

eVisa to Malaysia

eVisa is an easier and faster way of visa application that issues electronic or digital visas to the non-citizens of Malaysia. Countries that are eligible for an eVisa to Malaysia are:

01. China

02. India

03. Sri Lanka

04. Nepal

05. Myanmar

06. Bangladesh

07. Pakistan

08. Bhutan

09. Serbia

10. Montenegro.

One can apply for an eVisa from any place in the world except Malaysia and Singapore. The above list of countries may be extended in future. eVisa allows a person to stay for 30 days in one entry. To apply for eVisa, visit the official website of Malaysian Immigration and fill the application form. You can register yourself and log in anytime later.

Documents needed for eVisa

Scanned copies of the following documents need to be uploaded with the application:

01. A recent passport size photograph. Follow all the specifications for the photo as mentioned on the website.

02. Information page of the passport. Follow the sample provided on the website.

03. A confirmed return flight ticket

04. Birth certificate in case of minors

05. Any additional certificate might be required, depending on the country from where you are applying.

06. Your application will be reviewed by the Immigration Department of Malaysia

07. You may be asked to present the original documents for verification at Malaysian Embassy in your country. Keep checking your email.

08. You will receive your visa at your email address and you will be required to take a printout in an A4 sized format.

09. You will need the printout during your entry at the checkpoints.

10. Other documents that you may need at the entry checkpoints in Malaysia are:

10.1. Proof of funds

10.2. Valid return ticket

10.3. Proof of accommodation

Another visa application method than eVisa is by visiting the nearest Malaysian Embassy and High Commissions Office and submitting all the documents. The eligible countries are mentioned below:

01. Republic of China

02. India

03. Pakistan

04. Nepal

05. Bangladesh

06. Sri Lanka

07. Myanmar

08. Bhutan

09. Serbia

10. Montenegro

The documents required are:

01. Recent original passport with 2 photocopies

02. Two photocopies of the visa application form (downloaded from the website)

03. Two passport-sized photographs

04. Confirmed return ticket and two photocopies

05. Bank statement (proof of funds)

06. Invitation letter (if any)

07. Visa fee

Intense public-private healthcare collaboration, solid governmental participation, cutting-edge technology, and well experienced healthcare professionals shaped Malaysia as a leading global destination for international patients in Asia and beyond. If you are planning to get healthcare services in Malaysia, reach out to Ortil Healthcare to have a smooth and stress-free experience till you get back to your home.