Myanmar Malaysia

Malaysia Visa Requirements for Myanmar Citizens

Q: How long can Myanmar citizens stay in Malaysia?

Up to 14 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

Visa-free · 14 days

Myanmar passport holders do not need a visa to visit Malaysia for stays of up to 14 days.

Malaysia's eVISA portal says Myanmar passport holders travelling to Malaysia for social visit purposes are allowed visa-free entry for up to 14 days from 1 October 2025, and that those who apply for a visa are entitled to stay up to 30 days.

“Myanmar passport holders traveling to Malaysia for social visit purposes are allowed visa-free entry for up to 14 days, effective 1 October 2025. Applicants who apply for a visa will be entitled to stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days.”

Source: Malaysia eVisa — official portal, FAQ (Immigration Department of Malaysia) · checked 13 Oct 2026

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What the Malaysia visa rules mean for Myanmar travellers

Myanmar citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 14 days. You only need a valid Myanmar passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 14-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Malaysia applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: Malaysia's Immigration Department says travel documents must be valid for six months or more from the date of entry into Malaysia.
Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 3 blank pages.
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.
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 …

Malaysia entry rules compared

Malaysia lets 167 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 29 and requires an embassy visa from 1. Myanmar citizens are treated the same way as Bahrain, Brunei, Cambodia, China and Hong Kong. Overall the Myanmar passport ranks #186 in the world with 13 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Myanmar passport you can also visit 8 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

In the other direction, Malaysia citizens can visit Myanmar visa-free for up to 14 days.

Entry requirements for 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.

Malaysia eVisa — official portal, FAQ (Immigration Department of Malaysia)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Blank passport pages

3 blank pages

Your 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 days

The 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 years

The 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 10,000

Royal 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

Frequently asked questions

Do Burmese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Myanmar passport holders do not need a visa to visit Malaysia for stays of up to 14 days. Malaysia's eVISA portal says Myanmar passport holders travelling to Malaysia for social visit purposes are allowed visa-free entry for up to 14 days from 1 October 2025, and that those who apply for a visa are entitled to stay up to 30 days.

How long can Myanmar citizens stay in Malaysia?

Up to 14 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Malaysia?