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Embassy of Malaysia Addis Ababa guidance for foreigners

Embassy page states Ethiopian passport holders need a visa and applications must be submitted through the official Malaysia visa system; embassy does not process walk-in/manual visas.

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What this page is for

Business Visa guide for Ethiopian passport holders applying for Malaysia, including workbook-imported 2026 fee guidance, requirements, application route and official source links.

FeeEstimated fee: MYR 50-150
ProcessingVerify on the official source. Appointment wait time, document review time and passport return time are separate.
Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteTourist / business visa

Prices and fee checks

  • Tourist / visitor: Estimated fee: about 2,000 birr-6,000 birr (MYR 50-150)
  • Business: Estimated fee: about 2,000 birr-6,000 birr (MYR 50-150)
  • Medical: Estimated fee: about 2,000 birr-6,000 birr (MYR 50-150)
  • Student: Estimated fee: about 12,000 birr-60,000 birr+ (MYR 300-1,500+) including student-pass/eVAL/EMGS-style charges
  • Work: Check official fee page

Birr amounts are approximate planning conversions; verify the official currency and fee page.

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Requirements

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
  • completed visa form
  • recent passport photo
  • residence proof in Ethiopia if requested
  • travel/health insurance where required
  • flight reservation/itinerary
  • proof of accommodation
  • proof of funds (usually 3-6 months bank statements)
  • employment letter/business license/tax docs or proof of ties
  • previous visas if any
  • translations/legalization if documents are not accepted in English/French/local language
  • Business documents: invitation letter from host company/organizer, host company registration/tax evidence if requested, sending company letter explaining position/purpose/dates/sponsorship, trade license, conference registration or meeting agenda

Documents to prepare

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
  • completed visa form
  • recent passport photo
  • residence proof in Ethiopia if requested
  • travel/health insurance where required
  • flight reservation/itinerary
  • proof of accommodation
  • proof of funds (usually 3-6 months bank statements)
  • employment letter/business license/tax docs or proof of ties
  • Business documents: invitation letter from host company/organizer, host company registration/tax evidence if requested, sending company letter explaining position/purpose/dates/sponsorship, trade license, conference registration or meeting agenda

Money proof

  • Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
  • Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]

Appointment

  • Required: Usually yes for embassy/visa-centre routes; portal-only routes may still require appointment, upload or passport submission. Verify the official source.
  • Biometrics: Depends on country and route; common for UK, Canada, Schengen, U.S. interview routes and some visa-centre submissions.
  • Official online portal / embassy / authorised VAC depending on country

Stay rules

  • Validity: Varies by visa decision; visitor usually short stay; student usually course/residence duration
  • Max stay: Varies by visa decision; visitor usually short stay; student usually course/residence duration
  • Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]

Application path

  1. Choose correct Business category for Malaysia
  2. Read official checklist and gather documents
  3. Complete the online form/portal or embassy form
  4. Pay government fee and service/biometric fee if applicable
  5. Book appointment at embassy/VFS/TLS/BLS/visa centre if required
  6. Attend appointment with originals + copies; submit biometrics/interview
  7. Track application
  8. Collect passport/eVisa/decision letter
  9. Re-check visa validity, entries, stay limit, and conditions before travel

Common weak spots

  • Insufficient or unexplained funds
  • Unclear travel purpose
  • Missing or inconsistent documents
  • Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
  • False/unverifiable documents
  • Previous refusal or overstay not explained
Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.

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