Simplified Visa Process for Chinese FITs to Malaysia

Ho Yoke Ping

The Malaysian government has relaxed the visa application process for Chinese FITs. This is expected to boost overall inbound numbers from mainland China.

Ultra Kirana, together with its Chinese partners, was appointed last April to process Chinese group applications for Malaysian visas, making it unnecessary for Chinese group travellers to visit Malaysian overseas missions to apply for their travel documents.

The visa application facilities at one-stop centres located in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Kunming, have been expanded from this month to cater to individual travellers.

Applicants are able to collect their visas within two working days, with fees ranging from RMB150 (US$25) to RMB230.

Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau general manager – sales & marketing, Ho Yoke Ping, said: “This new development will add to the existing allure of Malaysia to the Chinese market, which includes accessibility and language.”

“To date, there have already been several meetings and incentives events from China, with record-breaking attendance.”

BMC Travel’s inbound operations manager, Meddy Hor, added: “Inbound from China is growing everyday. This development is going to lead to positive growth.”