Malaysia Consulate in India

Consulate of Malaysia in Mumbai, India
Address	5th Floor, Notan Classic Building, 24th Road, Off Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400050
Contact No	91-22-26415751/ 26415752, 91-22-26415540 / 26435542
Fax Number	91-22-2645-5750
Website	NA
Contact Email	mwmumbai@kln.gov.my
Consul General	NA
Last Updated	26-11-2021

Consulate of Malaysia in Chennai, India
Address	No.7, Old No.3, Cenotaph Road, Seethammal Extension, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600018
Contact No	091-44-28226888/28226889/28226895, 91-44-24334434
Fax Number	091-44-28226891, 91-44-24334437
Website	http://www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/chennai
Contact Email	mwmadras@dataone.in
Consul General	NA
Last Updated	26-11-2021

Consulate General of Malaysia in India: Functions & Responsibilities

India and Malaysia maintain an excellent relationship with each other. Malaysia is home to many expatriates from India. The bilateral relationship between the two countries was established in 1957, after the independence of the Federation of Malaya. India and Malaysia not only have a strong diplomatic relationship but also have a strong commercial relationship. In fact, Malaysia is one of the largest investors in the Indian economy.

Thus, many diplomats from both countries have to visit each other for diplomatic, commercial or tourist purposes. The Consulate General of Malaysia in India resolves the grievances of all Malaysian citizens visiting the country.

Functions of the Consulate General of Malaysia in India

Here is a list of the most important functions performed by the Consulate General of Malaysia in India:

Provides document attestation services to Japanese Nationals and Indians
Maintains bilateral diplomatic relationship between India and Malaysia
Promotes economic and commercial relations between the two countries
Provides consular services such as documents, notary attestation and registration to Malaysian Nationals
Helps Indians with their visa application and immigration process
Assists Malaysian diplomats in their visit to India
Takes care of human rights issues faced by Malaysians living in India

Jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Malaysia in India

If you want to avail any services from the Consulate General of Malaysia in India, always check if the state you live in falls under the jurisdiction of that particular diplomatic mission. Diplomatic missions such as the Embassy or the Consulate provide services only to citizens who are residing inside its jurisdiction.

There are two Consulate Generals of Malaysia in India:

Consulate General of Malaysia in Mumbai, Maharashtra: It provides consular services to the citizens of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Goa.
Consulate General of Malaysia in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: States such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry fall under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Malaysia in Chennai.

Apart from these two consulates in Mumbai and Chennai, Malaysia has another Embassy in New Delhi, which provides much more critical services. There are many services you cannot avail from the Malaysian Consulate Generals, to avail such services you need to visit the Embassy.

Services Offered by the Consulate General of Malaysia in India

Providing consular services is one of the most essential functions of the Consulate General of Malaysia in India. Here is a list of the most essential services it offers:

Offers immigration services
Organises events to promote Malaysia as a tourist destination
Conducts educational courses to spread information about Malaysia’s development in the scientific and cultural sector
Protects Malaysia’s interest in India
Takes care of human rights issues faced by Malaysians living in India
Conducts visa interviews and approves visa applications of Indians
Issues passports to Malaysian citizens living in India in case of loss

Always remember to purchase travel insurance, when you are planning a trip to Malaysia. If you apply for a visa at the Malaysian Consulate General, you must provide the travel insurance document along with your visa application. Having travel insurance can save you a lot of money in case any emergency occurs.

FAQs About the Consulate General of Malaysia in India

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How to apply for a visa at the Consulate General of Malaysia in India?

To apply for a visa at the Consulate General of Malaysia in India, you need to submit your correctly filled-out visa application form along with all the necessary documents. After verification, you will get a call for the visa interview and once you pass that, you will receive your visa within the next few days.

What is the address of the Consulate General of Malaysia in Mumbai?

To avail services from the Consulate General of Malaysia in Mumbai, you need to visit the address on the 5th Floor, 24th Road, Notan Classic Building, Bandra West, Mumbai, Off Turner Road, Maharashtra - 400050

What are the different types of Malaysian visas that can be availed at the Malaysian Consulate in India?

There are mainly three types of Malaysian visas available at the Malaysian Consulate in India. It includes a Single Entry visa, Multiple Entry visa and Transit visa.

What is the average waiting period for visa approval at the Consulate General of Malaysia in India?

The average waiting period for visa approval at the Consulate General of Malaysia in India is 48 to 72 hours from the visa interview date.

What are the documents required for visa application at the Consulate General of Malaysia in India?

To apply for a visa at the Consulate General of Malaysia in India, you need to submit these documents: A passport-size photo, the front page of your passport, a return flight ticket, a hotel reservation receipt, identity proof, travel insurance is advised, visa fees payment receipt.

How much is the visa application fee at the Consulate General of Malaysia in India?

The visa application fee at the Consulate General of Malaysia in India is RM 105 or approx. ₹2000. You need to pay this fee at the time of your visa application submission.

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