Embassy of Malaysia, Manila

Address
107 Tordesillas Street
Salcedo Village,
Makati, Metro Manila, Phillipines
Manila

Malaysian husband from Sabah and Philippine wife. The Malaysian Immigration require that the wife to return to Manila's Malaysian Embassy to obtain a VDR (Visa With Reference) before coming to Sabah to apply for Social Visa to stay in Sabah with the husband.

Here is detail information and advise for the wife what to do in Manila.

Malaysian Embassy in Manila: VDR Application Guide

Embassy Location & Contact

Address: 107 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: (+63) 2 8662 8200
Email: mwmanila@kln.gov.my
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Consular hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Embassy Website

VDR Application Requirements

Your wife will need the following documents for her Social Visit Visa (Dependent Visa) application in Manila's Malaysia Embassy:

Required Documents

Original passport (valid for at least 6 months)
2 passport-sized photos (white background, 3.5cm x 5.0cm)
Copy of her birth certificate
Copy of marriage certificate
Invitation letter from the husband (the sponsor)
Malaysian husband's IC copy and passport copy
Malaysian husband's bank statement (last 3 months)
Immigration approval letter / VDR letter from Malaysia
Visa application form (filled at the embassy)
Visa fee: PHP 550

Procedure

Online Submission: Submit scanned documents via this portal.
Appointment: Once approved, she'll receive an appointment date for physical submission.
Embassy Visit: Attend the appointment in Manila with all original documents.
Visa Issuance: After processing, she'll receive the stamped VDR visa.

Where to Stay in Metro Manila (Near Embassy)

Here are safe and convenient hotels near the Malaysian Embassy in Makati:

Hotel Name	Distance from Embassy	Price Range	Rating	Website
Valero Grand Suites	~5 min walk	Mid-range	⭐ 8.7	Valero Grand Suites
Makati Diamond Residences	~10 min walk	Premium	⭐ 9.2	Makati Diamond
Prince Plaza II Condotel	~10 min walk	Budget	⭐ 8.0	Prince Plaza II

How to Get to the Embassy

From Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)

Taxi/Grab: ~30 minutes depending on traffic
Public Transit: MRT3 to Ayala Station, then walk or take a short taxi ride to Tordesillas Street

Local Transit Options

Grab App: Recommended for safe and reliable rides
Jeepneys & UV Express Vans: Affordable but less secure for newcomers
Walking: Embassy is accessible from major hotels in Makati

DOs and DON'Ts in Manila

DOs

Use Grab or hotel-arranged transport
Keep valuables in a secure bag or money belt
Stay hydrated with bottled water
Dress modestly, especially in religious or conservative areas
Be polite and respectful - Filipinos value courteous behavior

DON'Ts

Avoid walking alone at night, especially in unfamiliar areas
Don't flash valuables (phones, jewelry, cash)
Avoid areas like Quiapo and Tondo after dark due to higher crime rates
Don't drink tap water - stick to bottled
Avoid street taxis unless arranged by hotel

Safety Tips for First-Time Visitors

Stay in Makati or Bonifacio Global City (BGC) - these are safer, well-patrolled areas
Emergency Contacts: Save embassy and local police numbers
Health: Ensure vaccinations are up to date; bring basic medication
Language: English is widely spoken, so communication should be manageable

Sample of Invitation Letter

Your Full Name]
[Your IC Number]
[Your Passport Number]
[Your Full Address in Sabah]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

Date: [Insert Date]

To:
The Consular Officer
Embassy of Malaysia
107 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village
Makati City, Metro Manila
Philippines

Subject: Invitation for My Wife to Apply for Visa With Reference (VDR)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], a Malaysian citizen holding IC number [Your IC Number] and passport number [Your Passport Number], am writing to formally invite my wife, [Her Full Name], a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines holding passport number [Her Passport Number], to apply for a Visa With Reference (VDR) at the Malaysian Embassy in Manila.

We were legally married on [Date of Marriage] in [Place of Marriage], and I wish to bring my wife to Malaysia to reside with me in Sabah under a Social Visit Pass (Long Term). I will be fully responsible for her accommodation, financial support, and general welfare during her stay in Malaysia.

Attached are the required supporting documents, including our marriage certificate, my identification documents, and the Immigration approval letter issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department.

I kindly request your assistance in processing her VDR application so she may enter Malaysia and proceed with the Social Visit Pass application in Sabah.

Thank you for your attention and kind assistance.

Yours sincerely,
[Signature]
[Your Full Name]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

指南：在馬尼拉馬來西亞大使館申請VDR（Visa With Reference）

大使館資訊

地址： 107 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
電話： (+63) 2 8662 8200
電郵： mwmanila@kln.gov.my
辦公時間： 星期一至五，上午8:00至下午4:00（領事時間：上午9:00至中午12:00）
大使館網站

所需文件

有效期超過六個月的護照正本
兩張白底護照照片（尺寸：3.5cm x 5.0cm）
出生證明副本
結婚證書副本
配偶邀請函
馬來西亞籍配偶的身份證與護照副本
三個月的銀行帳單
馬來西亞移民局核發的批文 / VDR批文
大使館提供的簽證申請表格
簽證費：PHP 550

辦理流程

線上提交文件：可透過此連結上傳掃描文件
獲得批准後將獲得預約時間
按預約時間到大使館遞交原件
等候處理後領取簽證

馬卡蒂住宿推薦（距離大使館近）

飯店名稱	距離大使館	價格範圍	評價	網站連結
Valero Grand Suites	步行約5分鐘	中等價位	⭐ 8.7	Agoda連結
Makati Diamond Residences	步行約10分鐘	高價位	⭐ 9.2	同上
Prince Plaza II Condotel	步行約10分鐘	實惠	⭐ 8.0	同上

如何到達大使館

從NAIA機場出發：
- 搭乘Grab或計程車約30分鐘（視交通而定）
- 或搭乘MRT3至Ayala站，再步行或短程搭車到Tordesillas街
當地交通：
- Grab App：推薦使用，安全可靠
- 吉普尼和UV快車：便宜但不太適合第一次到訪者
- 酒店安排的接送也很可靠

馬尼拉注意事項

建議事項

使用 Grab 或由酒店安排交通
隨身攜帶瓶裝水
保持禮貌與和諧
穿著得體，尤其在宗教場所
將重要文件和現金妥善保管

不建議事項

避免晚上獨自行走於陌生地區
不要炫耀貴重物品如手機與珠寶
避免前往Quiapo與Tondo地區，尤其在夜間
不要飲用自來水，請選擇瓶裝水
不要隨意乘坐街頭招攬的計程車

初次到訪安全建議

建議選擇住宿於Makati或BGC（Bonifacio Global City）
備存緊急聯絡號碼如大使館與當地警方
攜帶常用藥品與防護用品
英語普遍使用，溝通應無太大障礙

邀請函

尊敬的大使館領事官員：

您好！本人為馬來西亞公民，欲書面邀請我的妻子 [太太姓名] 前往馬尼拉馬來西亞大使館，辦理Visa With Reference（VDR）簽證之申請。

本人與[太太姓名]於[結婚日期]在[結婚地點]正式註冊結婚，目前居住於馬來西亞[您的地址]。本次赴馬尼拉申請VDR簽證，乃因馬來西亞移民局要求申請人需親自前往海外代表處辦理相關簽證事宜。

本人願意提供所有必要文件，包括結婚證書、身份及護照副本，以及財務擔保資料，以確保我妻子在馬來西亞的居留期間生活安穩無虞。

盼請貴大使館予以協助並核發簽證，以便我妻子順利入境馬來西亞與我團聚。

敬致
[您的姓名]
馬來西亞身份證號碼：[IC號碼]
聯絡電話：[電話號碼]
電郵：[電郵地址]

Panduan Lengkap Permohonan VDR di Kedutaan Malaysia, Manila

Lokasi & Waktu Operasi Kedutaan

Alamat: 107 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila
Telefon: (+63) 2 8662 8200
Emel: mwmanila@kln.gov.my
Waktu Operasi: Isnin - Jumaat, 8:00 pagi - 4:00 petang (Waktu Konsular: 9:00 pagi - 12:00 tengah hari)
Laman Web Kedutaan

Dokumen Diperlukan

Pasport asal (sah sekurang-kurangnya 6 bulan)
2 keping gambar pasport latar putih (3.5cm x 5.0cm)
Salinan sijil lahir
Salinan sijil perkahwinan
Surat jemputan dari suami
Salinan IC dan pasport suami (warganegara Malaysia)
Penyata bank (3 bulan terkini)
Surat kelulusan imigresen Malaysia / Surat VDR
Borang permohonan visa
Bayaran visa: PHP 550

Prosedur

Hantar dokumen secara atas talian: klik di sini
Tunggu tarikh temujanji daripada kedutaan
Hadir temujanji bersama dokumen asal
Tunggu pemprosesan visa

Tempat Penginapan Dekat Kedutaan

Nama Hotel	Jarak ke Kedutaan	Julat Harga	Penilaian	Pautan
Valero Grand Suites	5 minit jalan kaki	Sederhana	⭐ 8.7	Agoda
Makati Diamond Residences	10 minit jalan kaki	Tinggi	⭐ 9.2	Sama seperti di atas
Prince Plaza II Condotel	10 minit jalan kaki	Bajet	⭐ 8.0	Sama seperti di atas

Akses ke Kedutaan

Dari Lapangan Terbang NAIA:
- Naik teksi atau Grab (+-30 minit)
- Naik MRT ke stesen Ayala → jalan kaki atau ambil teksi pendek
Pengangkutan Tempatan:
- Gunakan aplikasi Grab untuk perjalanan selamat
- Elakkan teksi jalanan atau pengangkutan yang tidak dikenali
- Ambil pengangkutan hotel jika ada

Tips Keselamatan

Perlu Dilakukan

Gunakan pengangkutan sah & selamat
Minum air botol
Hormati budaya tempatan
Berpakaian sopan
Simpan dokumen dan wang dengan selamat

Jangan Lakukan

Elakkan berjalan bersendirian waktu malam
Jangan pamerkan barangan berharga
Elakkan kawasan seperti Quiapo dan Tondo waktu malam
Jangan minum air paip
Jangan gunakan teksi yang tiada identiti rasmi

Surat Jemputan

Kepada Pegawai Konsular Kedutaan Malaysia di Manila yang dihormati,

Saya, warganegara Malaysia, ingin menjemput isteri saya, [Nama Isteri], untuk hadir ke Kedutaan Malaysia di Manila bagi tujuan permohonan Visa Dengan Rujukan (VDR) yang telah diluluskan oleh Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia.

Kami telah berkahwin secara sah pada [Tarikh Perkahwinan] di [Tempat Perkahwinan], dan kini menetap di Malaysia di alamat [Alamat Anda]. Permohonan VDR ini memerlukan kehadiran peribadi isteri saya seperti yang disyaratkan oleh pihak berkuasa imigresen.

Saya akan menyediakan semua dokumen berkaitan termasuk salinan sijil perkahwinan, kad pengenalan, pasport dan dokumen kewangan bagi menyokong permohonan ini dan menjamin kebajikan isteri saya di Malaysia.

Saya amat berharap pihak kedutaan dapat membantu dan meluluskan visa yang diperlukan agar kami dapat hidup bersama di Malaysia.

Sekian, terima kasih.
[Nama Anda]
No. Kad Pengenalan Malaysia: [No. IC]
No. Telefon: [Telefon Anda]
Emel: [Alamat Emel]