KUALA LUMPUR: The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has warned Indian nationals against using Malaysia's 30-day visa-free facility to seek employment.
This follows a noticeable increase in arrivals of individuals who have been misled by bogus job offers.
In an advisory posted on its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, the high commission said the visa-free facility, which allows Indian passport holders to stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days, is strictly for tourism and social visits, and using it to seek employment constitutes a clear violation of immigration rules.
"There is a noticeable increase in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia using the 30-day visa-free facility to seek employment.
"The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur alerts Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia on tourist visas against taking up employment. Many Indian nationals are misled by unscrupulous agents with false job promises, leading to overstay, illegal status, exploitation, detention, and legal action," it said.
The high commission reiterated that Indian nationals should not travel to Malaysia for employment without a valid work permit or visa with reference (VDR).
"Genuine tourists must carry valid and verifiable documentation such as confirmed return ticket, hotel booking, online submission of the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) three days before the arrival date, and a passport with minimum 6-month validity, to avoid any immigration-related issues on arrival in Malaysia," the high commission said. - Bernama
