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Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Passport Egypt
Destination Malaysia

Egypt passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Answer Visa-free 90 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
90 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

Before you travel

Checked November 2026

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

What Egypt passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Egypt is one of 165 passports in the “visa-free” group for Malaysia. See the full Malaysia visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Egypt passport holders

Malaysia is one of 19 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Egypt passport, which ranks #77 worldwide with a mobility score of 52. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 16 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Iran Visa-free 21 days
Jordan Visa-free 30 days
Macau Visa-free 90 days
Malaysia Visa-free 90 days
Palestine Visa-free –
Cambodia Visa on arrival –
Indonesia Visa on arrival –
Laos Visa on arrival –
Lebanon Visa on arrival –
Maldives Visa on arrival –
Nepal Visa on arrival –

All visa-free countries for the Egypt passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Egypt passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Egypt passport holders stay in Malaysia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Malaysia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, so no application is needed before travelling.

Malaysia visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Malaysia before you book.