this news is the first step in removing Msia from the ETA (601) visa system...

there were 60,000 msians who overstayed their tourist visa in 2019...

Covid then stopped everything...

when they reopened in 2022, suddenly 3/4 applicants get called for additional documents. In fact, it took up to 6-7 weeks to process in the beginning, and many missed important events like children's graduations, weddings etc.

now the processing is faster, most within a week. But still 3/4 applications get marked for further documents. The average worldwide in this category (601) for further documents processing is 2%.

If they remove us from the 601, we need to apply for the 600 like most of the rest of the world (Africa, india, Indon, China etc). Everybody submits documents, pay $190, and do medical examination if over 60.

This post has been edited by limeuu: Mar 1 2024, 12:33 AM