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Malaysia France passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 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 2026At 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 France passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
France 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 France passport holders
Malaysia is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the France passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 41 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Armenia | Visa-free | 180 days |
 Brunei | Visa-free | 90 days |
 China | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Georgia | Visa-free | 360 days |
 Hong Kong | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Japan | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free | 60 days |
 Macau | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mongolia | Visa-free | 30 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
France passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can France passport holders stay in Malaysia?
Up to 90 days without a visa.
Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for France?
Malaysia passport holders can enter France without a visa for up to 90 days.
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.