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Malaysia visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 165 can travel to Malaysia without arranging a visa in advance. 30 can apply online for an e-Visa and 2 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Malaysia: passports by requirement

How to enter Malaysia: official routes

Checked November 2026
Official route

Malaysia eVISA (for visa-required nationalities)

Fee
Visa fee by nationality (e.g. RM 20 for most unlisted countries, RM 50 for India, RM 30 for China) plus portal processing charges
Valid for
Single or multiple entry
Stay
As stated on the visa / social visit pass granted on arrival
Processing
Online; 24/7 live chat support on the portal
Apply
Apply online before travel
Official site →

At the border

  • Most nationalities enter visa-free and receive a short-term social visit pass on arrival; nationals on the official visa-required list (e.g. Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nigeria) need a visa first.
  • Indian citizens are visa-exempt until 31 December 2026.
  • Foreign visitors register the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before arrival.
  • Travellers arriving from yellow-fever-risk countries must show a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
  • Cash or bearer instruments above USD 10,000 equivalent must be declared to customs.
  • Extensions of the social visit pass are only granted in special cases and need a confirmed onward or return ticket.

Recent changes

  • 2026: visa exemption for Indian citizens runs until 31 December 2026 (per the Immigration Department visa requirement page).

Official source: Immigration Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia) · Not yet confirmed officially: MDAC submission window (commonly within 3 days before arrival), cost, and exemptions: not stated in the page text read, Passport validity rule (often cited as 6 months) not confirmed on the pages read, Visa-free stay length per nationality (30 or 90 days) not confirmed, evisa processing time and portal service charges, scamWarning: none found on the pages read

Do I need a visa for Malaysia?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free –
United Kingdom Visa-free –
India Visa-free –
Philippines Visa-free 30 d
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free –
China Visa-free 30 d
Germany Visa-free –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 43/46
Asia 40/49
Africa 34/54
North America 23/23
South America 11/12
Oceania 14/14

Working remotely from Malaysia? The Malaysia digital nomad visa requires USD 36,000 per year (tech); USD 60,000 per year (non-tech).

Passports that can enter Malaysia visa-free

165 passports

Passports eligible for Malaysia e-Visa

30 passports

Passports that need a visa for Malaysia

2 passports

Passports that are not admitted

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Malaysia?

It depends on your passport. 165 passports can enter Malaysia visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 30 can apply for an e-Visa online and 2 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Malaysia without a visa?

165 passports can enter Malaysia visa-free, including Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria and others.

Does Malaysia offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 30 passports can apply for a visa to Malaysia online.

Holding a Malaysia passport? See where the Malaysia passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Malaysia before you book.