{"id":27325,"date":"2026-09-22T11:22:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=27325"},"modified":"2026-09-22T11:22:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:22:56","slug":"india-warns-tourists-in-malaysia-dont-fall-for-fake-job-promises-under-30-day-visa-free-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=27325","title":{"rendered":"India warns tourists in Malaysia: Don\u2019t fall for fake job promises under 30-day visa-free entry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"false\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134410222,imgsize-121066,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/the-high-commission-clarified-that-the-30-day-visa-free-facility-available-to-indian-passport-holders-is-meant-only-for-tourism.jpg\" alt=\"India warns tourists in Malaysia: Don\u2019t fall for fake job promises under 30-day visa-free entry\" title=\"The High Commission clarified that the 30-day visa-free facility available to Indian passport holders is meant only for tourism.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"The High Commission clarified that the 30-day visa-free facility available to Indian passport holders is meant only for tourism.\">The High Commission clarified that the 30-day visa-free facility available to Indian passport holders is meant only for tourism.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>India has warned its nationals against using Malaysia\u2019s 30-day visa-free entry facility to seek employment, cautioning them about agents making false job promises.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"1\"\/>The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur said there has been a \u201cnoticeable increase\u201d in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia under the visa-free facility to seek work. <!-- -->It warned that many are being misled by unscrupulous agents who promise jobs in the country.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/>The mission said such cases can result in overstaying, illegal immigration status, exploitation, detention and legal action under Malaysian immigration rules.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h3>Visa-free entry only for tourism<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>The High Commission clarified that the 30-day visa-free facility available to Indian passport holders is meant only for tourism and social visits and does not permit them to take up employment.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia for work must first obtain the required documentation, including a valid work permit or visa with reference (VDR), the advisory said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h3>Documents required for tourists<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>For genuine tourists, the High Commission advised travellers to carry valid and verifiable documents, including a confirmed return ticket and hotel booking details. They must also submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online at least three days before arrival.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>Travellers should also ensure that their passports are valid for at least six months to avoid immigration-related issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/rest-of-world\/india-warns-tourists-in-malaysia-dont-fall-for-fake-job-promises-under-30-day-visa-free-entry\/articleshow\/134410005.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The High Commission clarified that the 30-day visa-free facility available to Indian passport holders is meant only for tourism. 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