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
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).
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.