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Malaysia

Name : Federation of Malaysia
Capital : Kuala Lumpur
Language : Bahasa Malaysia,English, Chinese, Iban and Tamil
National Day : 31 Aug
Currency : Ringgit (M$) 1 = INR 11.517
Airline Name : Malaysian Airlines (MH)
International Airports
:
Sepang (Kuala Lumpur) (KUL), Bayan Lepas (Penang) (PEN), Kota Kinabalu (BKI) , Kuching (KCH)
Holidays :
Public Holidays: Jan 1 2006 New Years Day. Jan 10 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 28-30 Chinese New Year. Jan 31 Hari Raya Tussa (Islamic New Year). Apr 11 Birth of the Prophet Muhammad. May 1 Labour Day. May 13 Vesak Day (Birth of the Buddha). Jun 3 Official Birthday of HM the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Aug 31 National Day. Oct21 Deepvali Festival.Oct22-24 Hari Raya Puasa(End of Ramadan).Dec 25 ChristmaDay
Climate :
Tropical without extremely high temperatures. Days are very warm, while nights are fairly cool. The main rainy season in the east runs between November and February, while August is the wettest period on the west coast. East Malaysia has heavy rains (November to February) in Sabah and in Sarawak. However, it is difficult to generalise about the countries climate, as rainfall differs on the east and west coasts according to the prevailing monsoon winds (northeast or southwest).
     
 
  Diplomatic Representations
 
Name : High Commission for Malaysia
Address : 50-M, Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri
City : New Delhi - 110 021
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0830 to 1630 hrs
Visa Timings
:
0900 to 1100 hrs
     
 
Name : Assistant High Commissioner of Malaysia
Address : 44, Tank Bund Road, Nungum Bakkam
City : Chennai - 600 034
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings
:
0900 to 1130 hrs
     
 
Visa Note and Fees
 
Note : (13 September 2006) Malaysia announces Visa on arrival for the Indain Tourist / Social Visit for 30 days effectively 13 September 2006. Documents to be carried are cofirmed return Air Ticket and a Valid Passport. This Visa Cannot be extended. Visa Fee 100 Malaysian Ringgits.
 
Tourist
The applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Malaysia; one visa application form; (photocopy allowed); two passport-size recent photographs with white background; typed covering letter from the applicant giving the purpose of travel, duration of stay required and type of visa required (Single or Multiple); Onward country visa; hotel confirmation; foreign exchange endorsement / credit card copy. minimum of US $ 50 per day. Or, they can show their international Credit Card on arrival in Malaysia Immigration. Bank statement for last six months; income tax returns for last three years. Visa is valid for 90 days and more upto one year and stay issued is at the discretion of the Immigration Authorities at enter.

Singapore

Name : Republic of Singapore
Time : IST (+) 2 1/2 hrs
Capital : Singapore
Language : Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil
National Day : 09 Aug
Currency : Singapore Dollar (S$) 1 = INR 26.71
Airline Name : Singapore Airlines (SQ)
International Airports
:
Changi (SIN)
Holidays :
Jan 1 2006 New Years Day. Jan 10 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 28-30 Chinese New Year. Apr 14 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May 13 Vesak (Birth of Buddha). Aug 9 National Day. Oct 21 Diwali. Oct 22-24 Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day
Climate :
Warm and fairly humid summer temperatures throughout the year (approximately 30ºC/86ºF during the day and 23ºC/74ºF in the evening). There is no distinct wet/dry season. Most rain falls during the northeast monsoon (November to January) and showers are usually sudden and heavy
     
 
  Diplomatic Representations
 
Name : Singapore High Commission
Address : N - 88, Panchsheel Park,
City : New Delhi - 110 017
Country : India
Telephone : 4101 9801 - 04, 41019818 (Visa Enquiries), 41019825 (Trade Enquiries)
Fax : 4101 9805, 41019816 (Visa), 41019826 (Trade)
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0830 to 1630 hrs
Visa Timings
:
0930 to 1030 hrs
     
Note : For visas only approved Agents will submit the visa applications. International Visa Service (IVS) has been approved as an Authorized Service Provider.
     
 
Name : Consulate of the Republic of Singapore
Address : No.101, 10th Floor, Marker Chamber IV, 233, Jamnalal Bajaj Road, Nariman Point,
City : Mumbai - 400 021
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0830 to 1630 hrs
Visa Timings
:
0900 to 1200 hrs
     
 
Name : Consulate of the Republic of Singapore
Address : No 17, North Boag Road, T. Nagar,
City : Chennai - 600 017
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0830 to 1630 hrs
Visa Timings
:
0900 to 1130 hrs
     
 
Visa Note and Fees
 
Tourist
The applicant must have passport valid for six months beyond intended stay in Singapore; one completed visa application form ( Form 14, photocopy allowed); 2 recent passport-size photograph (must be 35 mm by 45 mm high without border and taken within the last 3 months. It has to be taken full face without headgear (unless the applicant habitually wears a headgear in accordance with his/her religious or racial custom but the headgear must not hide the applicant's features). The facial image must be between 25 mm and 35 mm from chin to crown taken against a plain white background. The photograph finishing should be matt or semi-matt.) (In Chennai Consulate three photographs are required); confirmed return/ onward air ticket; valid entry visa to the next destination of travel. • Ensure that your passport have at least one blank page for the visa to be pasted on. We do not issue visa on page insert/additional sheet ; • Sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore. • Applicants will have to personally furnish additional documents as and when necessary. The granting of social visit passes to visitors will be determined by the Immigration Officers at Singapore checkpoints. Passenger may be required to show this on arrival into Singapore. Visa validity is for 30 days with a short stay allowed
 
Business
Multiple journey visas may be issued to businessmen, investors, etc. In such cases, applications must be supported by Singapore company letter, sponsoring the applicants. Details such as the paid-up capital, nature of business, names should be clearly spelt out. Proof of frequent visits should also be warranted. Processing time and visa fee are same as for Tourist.

Thailand

Name : Federation of Thailand
Location : South-East Asia
Capital : Bangkok
Language : Thai and English
Area : 513,115 sq kms
Population : 22,890,000
National Day : 05 Dec (Kings Birthday)
Currency : Baht (Bt) 1 = INR 1.13
Airline Name : Thai Airways Intl (TG)
International Airports
:
Don Muang (Bangkok) (BKK), Chiang Mai (CNX), Phuket (HKT) , Hat Yai (HDY)
Holidays :
Jan 1 2006 New Year's Day. Jan-Mar tbc Magha Bucha Day. Apr 6 Chakri Day. Apr 13-15 Songkran (Thai New Year). May 1 Labour Day. May 5 Coronation Day. May 15* Visakha Bucha. Jul 1 Mid Year Bank Holiday. Jul-Aug tbc* Khao Phansa Day (Buddhist Lent). Aug 12 HM The Queen's Birthday. Oct 23 Chulalongkorn Day. Dec 5 HM The King's Birthday. Dec 10 Constitution Day. Dec 31 New Year's Eve.
Climate :
Generally hot, particularly between March and May. The monsoon season runs from June to October, when the climate is still hot with torrential rains. The best time for travelling is November to February (cool season).
     
 
  Diplomatic Representations
 
Name : Royal Thai Embassy
Address : 56 N, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri
City : New Delhi - 110 021
Country : India
Telephone : 2611 8103/ 04/ 2410 5679
Fax : 2687 2029
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings : 0800 to 1100 hrs & 1200 to 1600 hrs
Collection Timings
:
1200 to 1600 hrs
     
 
Name : Royal Thai Consulate General
Address : Malbar View, 4th Floor, 33, Dr Purandare Marg, Chowpatty Sea Face,
City : Mumbai - 400 007
Country : India
Telephone : 2363 1404 / 2369 2543
Fax : 2363 2417
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0900 to 1630 hrs
Visa Timings : 0900 to 1200 hrs
Collection Timings
:
1430 to 1630 hrs
     
Notes : Visa is handled.
     
 
Name : Royal Thai Consulate General
Address : 18 B, Mandeville Gardens, Ballygunge,
City : Kolkata - 700 019
Country : India
Telephone : 2440 7836 / 3230
Fax : 2440 6251
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0900 to 1630 hrs
Visa Timings : 0900 to 1130 hrs
     
 
Name : Visa is handled thru VFS in Chennai.
Address : Thailand Visa Application Centre, 1-D Century Plaza, 560-562, Mount Road Teynampet,
City : Chennai - 600 018.
Country : India
Telephone : 044 30988660 (Chennai)
Timings : Mon to Fri
Visa Timings : 0800 to 0100 hrs and 0200 to 0300 hrs
Collection Timings : 0300 to 0500 hrs
     
 
Visa Note and Fees
 
Tourist
The applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of expiry of visa; one visa form (photocopy allowed ); two recent passport-size photographs in colour and taken against a white or light blue background (2"x2") The photographs should be clear and of good quality, and should be printed on normal photographic paper. It should be pasted on the visa form; confirmed onward/ return ticket; visa for next destination of travel; foreign exchange endorsement of at least US $500 is essential to cover period of intended stay. If the applicant is undertaking a cruise, the cruise confirmation along with the itinerary for each individual passenger is required. Visa is valid for 90 days and can be issued for a stay of 60 days. Extension of further 30 days is possible under consideration of the Thai Immigration in Thailand.

Maldives

Name : Republic of Maldives
Location : In the Indian Ocean southwest of Sri Lanka
Time : IST (-) 1 /2 hrs
Capital : Male
Language : Dhivehi and English
National Day : 26 July (Independence Day)
Currency : Maldivian Rufiya (Rf) 1 = INR 3.44
Airline Name : Air Maldives (L6)
International Airports
:
Hulule (Male) (MLE)
Climate :
The Maldives have a hot tropical climate. There are two monsoons, the southwest from May to October and the northeast from November to April. Generally the southwest brings more wind and rain in June and July. The temperature rarely falls below 25°C (77°F). The best time to visit is November to Easter.
     
 
  Diplomatic Representations
 
Name : Consulate of the Republic of Maldives
Address : Nathani Road, Vidyavihar (West),
City : Mumbai - 400 086
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 1000 to 1600 hrs
     
 
Name : The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Maldives
Address : Hastings Chamber, 7C, Kiran Shankar Roy Road
City : Kolkata - 700071
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0930 to 1730 hrs
     
 
Name : Consulate of the Republic of Maldives
Address : Loyal Textiles Mills Ltd, 855, Anna Salai,
City : Chennai - 600 002
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0930 to 1730 hrs
     
Visa Note and Fees
 
Maldives is a SAARC country and therefore we have special agreement to allow easy travel between our two nations. Visa is issued on arrival at Male Airport for a 30 days stay. Visa is gratis. The traveller must hold a valid passport for at least one month; confirmed onward / return air ticket; onward visa and must be in possession of US $10 per day for the intended stay in Maldives. Visa can be further extended for three months for a fee of USD 40.

Mauritius

Name : Mauritius
Location : In the Indian Ocean, East of Madagascar
Time : IST (-) 1 1/2 hrs
Capital : Port Louis
Language : English, Creole, French, Hindi, Chinese, Bhojpuri, and Urdu
National Day : 12 Mar (Republic Day)
Currency : Mauritian Rupee (MRs) 1 = INR 1.5518
Airline Name : Air Mauritius (MK)
International Airports
:
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (Mauritius) (MRU)
Holidays :
Public Holidays: Jan 1-2 New Year. Jan 29 Chinese New Year. Feb 1 Abolition of Slavery Day. Feb 26 Maha Shivaratri. Mar 12 National Day. Mar 15 Ougadi. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Aug 27 Ganesh Chaturthi. Nov 2 Arrival of Indentured Labourers. Oct 21 Diwali. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Climate :
Warm coastal climate (particularly January to April), with relatively little seasonal variation in temperatures, although they are generally slightly lower inland, with more rain on the plateau around Curepipe. Cyclones may occur between November and February. Sea breezes blow all year, especially on the east coast.
     
 
  Diplomatic Representations
 
Name : Mauritius High Commission
Address : EP. Plot No. 41, Chanakyapuri,
City : New Delhi - 110 021
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0900 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings
:
0930 to 1230 hrs
     
 
Name : Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius
Address : 115 Mittal Tower “C” Wing, 11th Floor, Nariman Point,
City : Mumbai - 400 021
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0900 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings
:
0900 to 1200 hrs
     
 
Name : Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius
Address : Rasoi Court, 20, Sir R.N. Mukherjee Road
City : Kolkata- 700 001
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 1000 to 1700 hrs
     
 
Name : Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius
Address : “RR Chambers”, 94/95 Thrivika Industrial Estate,
City : Chennai - 600 032
Country : India
Timings : Mon to Fri
Office Timings : 0900 to 1600 hrs
     
Visa Note and Fees
 
Note : Effective 1st Oct 2004. Indian Nationals will not require Mauritius visa for a visit upto 15 days. They must hold foreign exchange to the tune of US$ 50 per day, confirmed Hotel reservation and return air ticket. Above stay for more than 15 days normal visa procedures to stay.
Tourist
The applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the period of stay allowed in Mauritius; two visa forms (photocopy allowed) duly completed; two recent passport-size photographs; confirmed onward/ return air ticket; onward visa and proof of adequate funds in form of foreign exchange endorsement on passport with original receipt. Confirmed booking of accommodation is also required. If sponsored by a Mauritian citizen, then letter from sponsor stating name, address and relationship is required. Visa is valid for 90 days and can also be issued for a maximum stay of 90 days. Processing time is 24 hours. Visa is gratis and is issued only for single entry.
Business
Application procedures are as above. Additional requirements are: a covering letter from the local firm/company recommending travel stating the designation of the applicant and a letter of Invitation from business counterparts clearly stating the nature of business and duration of stay in Mauritius. For certain businesses, work permit for the corresponding period may also be required. Other details are as above.
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