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Malaysia Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Yes, an e-Visa is required
- Entry requirement
- e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026Malaysia 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
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 Pakistan passport holders need to do
- Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
- Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
- Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.
Pakistan is one of 30 passports in the “e-visa” group for Malaysia. See the full Malaysia visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Asia for Pakistan passport holders
Malaysia is one of 50 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Pakistan passport, which ranks #93 worldwide with a mobility score of 32. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 6 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Can Pakistani citizens apply for Malaysia visa online?
Yes. Pakistan passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Malaysia, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.
Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Malaysia passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Pakistan, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
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.