Do you need a visa for Malaysia?
Whether you need a visa for Malaysia depends on your nationality. Pick your passport to see the exact rule, how long you can stay, and how to apply — with a link to the official source.
Depending on your passport, entry to Malaysia may be visa-free, via eVisa / visa on arrival / eTA, or require a visa in advance.
165 countries
Visa-free
28 countries
eVisa required
2 countries
Visa required
1 country
Entry restricted
Country facts
CapitalKuala Lumpur
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (RM)
LanguageMalay
Dialing code+60
RegionAsia
Drives onthe left
Do you need a visa for Malaysia?
| Passport | What you need | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| India | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Germany | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| France | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Russia | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Canada | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Australia | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Brazil | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| China | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Spain | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Italy | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Türkiye | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Nigeria | eVisa required | — |
| Philippines | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Indonesia | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Mexico | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Japan | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Kazakhstan | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Belarus | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Ukraine | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Egypt | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Armenia | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Austria | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Azerbaijan | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Bahrain | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Bolivia | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Colombia | eVisa required | — |
| Cuba | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Dominica | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Dominican Republic | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Algeria | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Georgia | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Greece | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Guatemala | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Haiti | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Ireland | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Israel | Entry restricted | — |
| Iraq | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Jordan | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Cambodia | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Kuwait | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Lebanon | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Lithuania | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Morocco | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Moldova | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Myanmar (Burma) | Visa-free | up to 14 days |
| Malta | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Mauritius | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Namibia | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Niger | eVisa required | — |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Oman | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Pakistan | eVisa required | — |
| Palestinian Territories | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Qatar | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Sudan | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Singapore | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Chad | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Tajikistan | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Turkmenistan | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Tunisia | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Taiwan | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Uzbekistan | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| South Africa | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
Who can enter Malaysia without a visa? →
Before you fly
Digital arrival card — Malaysia Digital Arrival Card
Required. Submit online within 72 h of arrival — free on the official site.
Passport & health
Passport validityMust be valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Yellow feverCertificate required if you arrive from a country with a risk of transmission.
UK Foreign Office · as of 2026-03-19
Recent changes
- India to Malaysia: 30 days, not 902026-07-19