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YemenPassport validity
Malaysia's Immigration Department says travel documents must be valid for six months or more from the date of entry into Malaysia.
Malaysia eVisa — official portal, FAQ (Immigration Department of Malaysia)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Malaysia visa requirements · checked 13 October 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Malaysia
Most travellers can visit Malaysia without a visa: 167 of 198 passports enter visa-free, usually for 30 days.
Malaysia's Immigration Department says the eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities, for social visits. It says Chinese citizens on Ordinary or Public Affairs passports can enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry from 1 September 2026, and that Indian nationals are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. Visitors must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to three days before arrival.
167
Passports visa-free
29
eVisa or eTA online
2
Embassy visa required or no admission
Do I need a visa for Malaysia? Quick answers
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United States
Visa-free
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United Kingdom
Visa-free
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Germany
Visa-free
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India
Visa-free
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China
Visa-free
30 days
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Canada
Visa-free
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Australia
Visa-free
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Poland
Visa-free
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for Malaysia — requirements summary
- Visa-free: 167 (84%)
- eVisa: 29 (15%)
- Visa required: 1 (1%)
- No admission: 1 (1%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Malaysia, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
No passport matches your search.
Malaysia visa types, fees and processing times
eVISA — Single Entry Visa (SEV)
eVisa- Processing
- 2–7 business days
- Entries
- Single
Fee not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Documents (7)
- Passport-sized studio photo
- Passport biodata page
- Passport page with the previous passport number (if applicable)
- Round-trip flight ticket or proof of journey
- Proof of paid accommodation or hotel booking
- Proof of financial support
- Birth certificate (if applicable)
Entry requirements for Malaysia
Blank passport pages
3 blank pagesYour passport needs at least 3 blank pages.
Malaysia eVisa — official portal, FAQ (Immigration Department of Malaysia)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
Malaysia's Immigration Department says a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate must be presented upon arrival for travellers from countries at risk of yellow fever infection.
WHO — International Travel and Health country list: vaccination requirements (Malaysia)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Malaysia. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
UK FCDO travel advice — Malaysia health✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
Malaysia's Immigration Department says every visitor is required to have a fixed return ticket to their home country or to another country.
Immigration Department of Malaysia — Entry requirements into Malaysia (PDF, item 1.3)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
Malaysia's Immigration Department says every visitor is required to prove their financial ability while in Malaysia; it names no amount.
Immigration Department of Malaysia — Entry requirements into Malaysia (PDF, item 1.3)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Arrival cards and declarations: Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
3 daysThe Immigration Department requires visitors to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my and to present their passports together with a complete MDAC to the Immigration Officer. The MDAC registration form says your trip must be within 3 days, including the date of submission. Canada's travel advice says the MDAC is free and warns against websites that charge fees for it. The UK government says you do not need to complete an arrival card if you are not passing through immigration.
Immigration Department of Malaysia — Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) registration, Traveling Information step✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
5 yearsThe Immigration Department says staying past the expiry or cancellation of a visit pass is an offence under section 15(4) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, punishable by a fine of up to RM10,000, imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both, and lists a compound of RM3,000 for it.
Immigration Department of Malaysia — Frequently Committed Offences✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
USD 10,000Royal Malaysian Customs says travellers entering or leaving Malaysia with cash and bearer negotiable instruments exceeding USD 10,000 equivalent must declare them on Customs Form No. 7, and that importing or exporting Malaysian ringgit exceeding USD 10,000 equivalent needs prior permission from Bank Negara Malaysia.
Royal Malaysian Customs Department — Cash and Bearer Negotiable Instrument (CBNI) Declaration✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Malaysia visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
167
Most common: Visa-free
1
Least common: No admission
84%
Visa-free access
Visa-free stays by length
- 90 days · 1 passport
- 30 days · 10 passports
- 14 days · 1 passport
Understanding Malaysia visa requirements
We track the entry rules of Malaysia for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa-free, which applies to 167 passports (84%). 84% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is no admission (1 passport).
Entry categories for Malaysia
- Visa-free entry: 167 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 14 to 90 days.
- eVisa: 29 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
- Visa required: 1 passport must apply at an embassy or consulate.
- No admission: 1 passport cannot currently enter.
What else you need to enter Malaysia
- Passport validity: Malaysia's Immigration Department says travel documents must be valid for six months or more from the date of entry into Malaysia.
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Malaysia.
- Return or onward ticket: Malaysia's Immigration Department says every visitor is required to have a fixed return ticket to their home country or to another country.
- Proof of funds: Malaysia's Immigration Department says every visitor is required to prove their financial ability while in Malaysia; it names no amount.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Malaysia or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Malaysia visas
Do I need a visa for Malaysia?
Most travellers can visit Malaysia without a visa: 167 of 198 passports enter visa-free, usually for 30 days. It depends on your passport — check yours.
Do US citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
The United States is not on the Immigration Department's list of countries required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia, and its eVISA FAQ says the eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities; no official source we could read states how long US citizens may stay. Visitors must also complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online, which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to three days before arrival.
What is the MDAC and who needs it?
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is the arrival form that the Immigration Department requires visitors to complete at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac. Canada's travel advice says it is a free online pre-arrival form that can be filled in up to three days before arrival.
Can Chinese and Indian citizens visit Malaysia without a visa?
Yes. The Immigration Department says that from 1 September 2026 Chinese citizens on Ordinary or Public Affairs passports valid for at least 6 months can enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry, and that Indian nationals are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. Visitors must also complete the MDAC.
How much does a Malaysia eVisa cost?
No official page we could read states the eVISA fee. The MyVISA FAQ says the eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities and that processing takes 2 to 7 working days.
When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
No official source we could read names a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season extends from November to March, and that severe rainstorms have occasionally caused flooding and landslides.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
UK citizens can visit Malaysia visa-free. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
German citizens can visit Malaysia visa-free. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter Malaysia?
Passport validity: Malaysia's Immigration Department says travel documents must be valid for six months or more from the date of entry into Malaysia. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Malaysia. Return or onward ticket: Malaysia's Immigration Department says every visitor is required to have a fixed return ticket to their home country or to another country. Proof of funds: Malaysia's Immigration Department says every visitor is required to prove their financial ability while in Malaysia; it names no amount.
How long can I stay in Malaysia without a visa?
Usually 30 days (10 passports); visa-free stays range from 14 to 90 days depending on your passport.
How many countries can visit Malaysia without a visa?
167 of 198 passports can enter Malaysia visa-free (84%). 29 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 1 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Malaysia?
Where can Malaysia citizens travel visa-free?
Malaysia passport holders can visit 116 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
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Albania
90d
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Algeria
90d
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Andorra
90d
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Antigua and Barbuda
180d
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Argentina
30d
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Austria
90d
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Azerbaijan
30d
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Bahamas
90d
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Barbados
180d
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Belarus
30d
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Belgium
90d
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Belize
∞
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
90d
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Botswana
90d
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Brazil
90d
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Brunei
30d
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Bulgaria
90d
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Cambodia
30d
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Chile
30d
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China
30d
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Costa Rica
30d
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Croatia
90d
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Cuba
90d
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Cyprus
90d
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Czechia
90d
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Denmark
90d
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Dominica
180d
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Dominican Republic
∞
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Ecuador
90d
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El Salvador
180d
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Estonia
90d
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Eswatini
30d
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Fiji
120d
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Finland
90d
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France
90d
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Gambia
90d
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Georgia
360d
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Germany
90d
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Greece
90d
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Grenada
90d
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Guatemala
90d
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Guyana
60d
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Haiti
90d
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Honduras
90d
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Hong Kong
90d
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Hungary
90d
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Iceland
90d
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Indonesia
30d
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Iran
14d
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Ireland
90d
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Italy
90d
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Jamaica
∞
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Japan
90d
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Kazakhstan
30d
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Kiribati
90d
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Kosovo
90d
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Kyrgyzstan
90d
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Laos
30d
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Latvia
90d
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Lesotho
90d
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Liechtenstein
90d
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Lithuania
90d
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Luxembourg
90d
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Macau
30d
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Malawi
90d
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Malta
90d
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Mauritius
90d
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Mexico
180d
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Micronesia
30d
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Moldova
90d
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Monaco
90d
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Mongolia
30d
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Montenegro
90d
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Morocco
90d
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Namibia
90d
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Netherlands
90d
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Nicaragua
90d
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North Macedonia
90d
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Norway
90d
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Palestine
∞
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Panama
90d
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Peru
180d
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Philippines
30d
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Poland
90d
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Portugal
90d
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Romania
90d
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Rwanda
30d
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
90d
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90d
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San Marino
90d
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Senegal
90d
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Seychelles
90d
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Singapore
30d
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Slovakia
90d
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Slovenia
90d
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South Africa
90d
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Spain
90d
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Sweden
90d
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Switzerland
90d
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Taiwan
30d
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Tajikistan
30d
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Tanzania
90d
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Thailand
60d
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Trinidad and Tobago
∞
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Tunisia
90d
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Türkiye
90d
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Uganda
180d
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United Arab Emirates
30d
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Uruguay
30d
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Uzbekistan
30d
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Vanuatu
120d
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Vatican City
90d
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Venezuela
90d
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Vietnam
30d
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Zambia
90d
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Zimbabwe
90d