India warns nationals against using Malaysia visa-free entry to seek jobs
- On Tuesday, the Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur issued an advisory warning Indian nationals against using Malaysia's 30-day visa-free facility for employment, stating such use violates immigration rules.
- A "noticeable increase" in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia to seek jobs prompted the warning, as many were misled by unscrupulous agents making false employment promises.
- Genuine tourists must carry confirmed return tickets, hotel bookings, and a passport valid for at least six months, plus submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online three days before arrival.
- Using the visa-free facility for employment leads to overstaying, illegal status, exploitation, detention, and legal action, according to the High Commission advisory.
- Indian nationals intending to work in Malaysia must instead secure a valid work permit or Visa With Reference , as the High Commission reiterated these documents are mandatory for employment.
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India warns nationals against Malaysia visa-free entry for jobs
Singapore: India on Tuesday, September 22, advised its nationals in Malaysia not to use the country’s 30-day visa-free entry facility to seek employment. In an advisory posted on X, the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur said it has noticed a “noticeable increase” in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia who are “misled by unscrupulous … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stor…
Planning to work in Malaysia? India warns against using visa-free entry to find jobs
India’s High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has warned Indian nationals against using Malaysia’s 30-day visa-free entry facility to seek job. The mission said some travellers are being misled by agents offering false job promises and could face overstaying, exploitation, detention and legal action.
India warns against using Malaysia's visa-free entry to seek jobs
India's High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has warned nationals against seeking jobs in Malaysia on tourist entry. The advisory flags fake agent promises and the risk of detention, exploitation and legal action.
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