Vietnam Malaysia

Malaysia Visa Requirements for Vietnam Citizens

Q: How long can Vietnam citizens stay in Malaysia?

Up to 30 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

Visa-free · 30 days

Vietnam passport holders do not need a visa to visit Malaysia for stays of up to 30 days.

The Immigration Department says ASEAN nationals, except Myanmar, do not need a visa for a stay of less than one month, and that a visa is required for a stay exceeding one month, except for Brunei and Singapore nationals.

“Visa is not required for a stay of less than one (1) month for ASEAN nationals except Myanmar. Visas required for duration of stay exceeds (1) month except for Brunei and Singapore nationals.”

Source: Immigration Department of Malaysia — visa requirement by country · checked 13 Oct 2026

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What the Malaysia visa rules mean for Vietnam travellers

Vietnam citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days. You only need a valid Vietnam 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 30-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. Vietnam citizens are treated the same way as Bahrain, Brunei, Cambodia, China and Hong Kong. Overall the Vietnam passport ranks #160 in the world with 24 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Vietnam passport you can also visit 12 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, Indonesia, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Laos and Myanmar.

In the other direction, Malaysia citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 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 Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Vietnam passport holders do not need a visa to visit Malaysia for stays of up to 30 days. The Immigration Department says ASEAN nationals, except Myanmar, do not need a visa for a stay of less than one month, and that a visa is required for a stay exceeding one month, except for Brunei and Singapore nationals.

How long can Vietnam citizens stay in Malaysia?

Up to 30 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Malaysia?