Travel corridorUnited States visa requirements for citizens of Malaysia.
Yes — citizens of Malaysia typically need a visa for the United States, arranged before travel through a consular application.
not in VWP; 10-yr multiple visas common
Routes for the United States last verified 10 Jun 2026 against official sources.
B-2 Visitor Visa (Tourism / Medical): 4 required documents — see the checklist.
How to get your documents
Как получить: Form DS-160 confirmation
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
- Кем выдаётся
- Destination consulate / immigration portal
- Обычная стоимость
- Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
- Обычный срок
- 30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Valid passport
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
- Кем выдаётся
- National passport authority
- Обычная стоимость
- $20–$150
- Обычный срок
- 1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: MRV fee receipt
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
- Кем выдаётся
- Destination consulate / payment provider
- Обычная стоимость
- Varies by visa
- Обычный срок
- Immediate–2 days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Photo
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
- Кем выдаётся
- Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
- Обычная стоимость
- $5–$15
- Обычный срок
- Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Evidence of ties to home country
Write a signed cover or motivation letter explaining the purpose of your trip or application, your plans and your ties to your home country, addressed to the consulate. You prepare this yourself.
- Кем выдаётся
- Self-prepared
- Обычная стоимость
- Free
- Обычный срок
- Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Proof of funds
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
- Кем выдаётся
- Your bank / employer / sponsor
- Обычная стоимость
- free–$20
- Обычный срок
- Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Medical documentation
Book a medical examination with a doctor or, where required, a clinic on the consulate's approved-panel list. Tests may include a general exam, a chest X-ray/TB screening and blood tests; the clinic issues the certificate directly.
- Кем выдаётся
- Licensed doctor / panel clinic
- Обычная стоимость
- $30–$200
- Обычный срок
- 1–2 weeks including results
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
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