Visa Requirements for Malaysian Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Malaysia
Visa Not Required
118 destinations allow visa-free entry to Malaysian citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMust arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport.
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysAll travelers must complete an arrival form and customs declaration.
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months3 months, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (pursuant to the Czech Republic-Malaysia bilateral visa exemption agreement that was concluded before the Czech Republic joined the European Union and the Schengen Area).
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months3 months within the past 6 months, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries, but including time spent in other Nordic countries (except Iceland).
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 year
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 daysDue to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Iran for any reason.
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysDue to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Iraq for any reason.
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysVisa not required for visits up to 90 days using the Malaysian biometric passports according of Here.
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days30 days within any 60-day period.
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysMust have hotel reservation.
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 daysMust arrive at and depart from Yangon (RGN), Mandalay (MDL) or Nay Pyi Taw (NYT) International Airports.
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months3 months within the past 6 months, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries, but including time spent in other Nordic countries.
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days / 30 days
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within a 180-day period, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (pursuant to the Poland-Malaysia bilateral agreement regulating visa-free traffic that was concluded before Poland joined the European Union and the Schengen Area).
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysOpen borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysDue to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Somalia for any reason.
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysAn entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. - Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 daysAll passengers must complete the Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least 3 days before arrival.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMust hold return / onward ticket.
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in Turkiye.
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free120 days
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysOpen borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysDue to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Venezuela for any reason.
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days90 days multiple entries e-Visa is also available.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 15 destinations for passport holders of Malaysia.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa fee is 51 USD.
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival may applied for via the online platform (EASE) and issued at international airports in Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago. Visa fee is approximately 25–30 EUR.
Visitors must pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA) before visiting. The cost is 3,400 CVE (approx. 31EUR) and can be paid via the online platform (EASE). - Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthGranted free of charge at Beirut International Airport.
Must not have Israeli visa or stamp in the passport. Must be in possession of phone number & address to be visited in Lebanon, and a non-refundable onward ticket. - Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival6 weeks
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 monthsVisitors may obtain a free permit valid for 3 months within any 1-year period on arrival.
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 monthsDue to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Sudan for any reason.
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival31 daysMust have return / onward ticket.
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 monthsDue to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not travel to Yemen for any reason.
Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
eVisa
Malaysian passport allows entry to 33 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 dayse-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
Visitors may apply for an e-Visa in other countries, excluding some countries of residence (include Malaysia).
Due to Taliban recapturing Kabul, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan for any reason. - Angola PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa120 dayse-Visa may be obtained online prior to departure.
Visa on arrival for Malaysian citizens if they provide a valid residence permit or valid visa issued by the EU and Schengen member states, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the UK, Canada, the Russian Federation, or Japan or a valid residence permit (physical card or sticker) issued by one of the GCC member states. - Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months3 months on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
Travelers may be required to submit additional documents, and the ETA may not be granted within 72 hours. - Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysThe Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysAccording to the e-Visa site, citizens of Malaysia are exempt from visa requirements. The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding.
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsMust be arriving at Port Bouet Airport and hold an International Certificate of Vaccination.
Visa fee is 73 EUR. - Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysAccording to a document published by the Ministry of foreign affairs of Gabon, citizens of Malaysia are exempt from visa requirements. The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding.
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports
An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
Malaysians are exempt from paying the e-Tourist visa fee with double entry from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2026. - Liberia PermalinkShow on Mape-VoA3 monthsTravelers must pre-apply for the visa online through a dedicated portal allows them to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia.
Currently available only upon arrival at Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia. - Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAccording to the e-Visa site, citizens of Malaysia are exempt from visa requirements. The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travelers may be denied boarding.
Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Libya for any reason.
Independent travel is not permitted, and visitors must organize their visit through a tour guide. A tourist police escort is required at all times.
An eVisa will not be granted without a sponsor or tour agency.
A security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities may also be required.
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Libya. - Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsInternational Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. - Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysMust arrive through Port Moresby (POM) or Rabaul (RAB) airports.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa16 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days90 days within any 180-day period. Transfers allowed.
Valid Schengen, UK, USA, Switzerland or EEA Member State Visa holder may enter Serbia without Serbian tourist visa for a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period, provided visa remains valid for the entire length of stay. - Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsApplication can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. - South Korea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysMalaysian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge. - South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry for 350 USD.
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to South Sudan for any reason. - São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa holders issued by USA or a Schengen Member State may enter São Tomé and Príncipe for stay up to a maximum stay of 15 days.
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 daysMust have return / onward ticket and 3 passport photos.
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapeVisa6 monthsETA UK is valid for 2 years.
eVisa / On Arrival
For 14 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Malaysia.
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 dayse-Visa may be obtained online prior to departure.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival1 month
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 14 daysAn e-Visa may also be obtained online prior to departure.
Visa on arrival also available for stays longer than 14 days. - Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival1 monthMalaysians can obtain a visa for free upon arrival.
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsFee 3 KWD.
e-Visa may be obtained online prior to departure. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysFor stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysAt Beira (BEW), Nampula (APL), Maputo (MPM), Pemba (POL), Tete (TET) and Vilankulo (VNX). Must have onward ticket.
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysSri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsDue to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Syria for any reason.
Pre-arranged Visa Required
10 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Malaysia. This requirement may be waived off if Malaysian citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisitors must complete an online application form, but still need to visit the embassy to receive the visa.
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMalaysian citizens who have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa can enter Canada solely with an eTA when arriving by air.
Malaysia citizens who do receive a visa are normally issued with multiple-entry combination visitor visas (Generally, the validity period is until the passport expiration date, and the maximum period is 10 years), and each entry can stay for a maximum of 6 months (the period of stay is subject to the border immigration officer). - Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredApplication via email to director of immigration office.
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry. Visitors can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days.
When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD. - United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMalaysian citizens who do receive a visa are normally issued with 10-years multiple-entry combination B1 / B2 visas, and each entry can stay for a maximum of 6 months (the period of stay is subject to the border immigration officer).
Entry Refused
Disagreements between Malaysia and 2 destinations have imposed restrictions in traveling to Malaysia.
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapTravel prohibitedThe Malaysian government only allows travel to Israel for pilgrimage purposes.
Confirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued. - North Korea PermalinkShow on MapTravel prohibitedDue to safety concerns and in the wake of strained Malaysia–North Korea relations following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the Malaysian government has prohibited all citizens from travelling to North Korea.
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