We look forward to hosting you in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the 85th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FIP2027)! We recommend applying for your visa soon as the registration will open in the second week of January 2027.
How to apply for a visa
Visa applications must be made at any nearest Malaysian Representative Office Abroad. Applications can also be made online through I-Visa System (Applicable for tourist from India and China only).
Application for a visa without reference
Documents required for the application of a visa without reference (approval of visa is given by High Commission of Malaysia) are:
- Original passport
- Two (2) photocopies of the applicant’s passport
- Two (2) photocopies of the visa application form (Form IMM.47)
- Two (2) passport size photographs of the applicant
- Original and two (2) photocopies of the ticket (confirmed and returned ticket)
- Bank statement / traveller’s cheque
- Invitation letter (if any)
- Payment of visa fee
Note: Visa Without Reference is required for the purpose of a social visit.
Application for a visa with reference
Documents which are required for the application of a visa with reference (visa will issued after the application is being referred and approved by the Department of Immigration Malaysia / Other Agencies of Authority):
Original approval letter from the Immigration Department of Malaysia/other authority agencies
- Original passport
- Two (2) photocopies of the applicant’s passport
- Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
- Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
- Original and two (2) photocopies of an air ticket
- Payment of visa fee
Note: Visa With Reference is required for students, those seeking employment, dependents and professionals on a visit pass.
List of countries which require Visa to enter Malaysia click here
Letter of invitation request
The congress secretariat can provide a letter stating your intent to attend the 85th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, which may assist you in obtaining your travel visa. Attendees may require a visa letter of invitation during the registration process. Attendees must register and pay in full prior to requesting a visa letter. Visa letters are only available to attendees who have paid for the congress registration in full. Those who cancelled their registration will not be eligible for the letter.
Registration confirmation
If you need another copy of your registration confirmation email, please contact our registration team at congress@fip.org