Malaysia Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
174 of 207 passports can enter Malaysia without arranging a visa in advance: 1 visa-free and 173 with an electronic travel authorization. 30 can apply for an e-visa online. 1 need a visa before travel.
- Visa-free 1
- ETA 173
- E-visa 30
- Visa 1
- Special 2
No visa in advance
174 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
1
E-visa online
30
Visa required
1
How to enter Malaysia
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
Most Western passports get 90 days visa-free, and Chinese and Indian citizens get 30 days visa-free until 31 Dec 2026. Every foreign visitor except Singapore citizens must submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival.
All foreign visitors except Singapore citizens and diplomatic/official passports (our dataset labels this as an ETA)
- Fee
- Free
- Processing
- Online within 3 days before arrival
Visa-required nationals (e.g. Nigeria)
- Fee
- Varies by nationality
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
Passport validity
At least 6 months
Official entry rules
imi.gov.my
Recent and upcoming changes
China/India visa exemption due to end
The 30-day visa exemption for Chinese and Indian nationals runs until 31 Dec 2026 unless extended. Source
Checked against 3 sources on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Malaysia can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit Malaysia visa-free
1 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Passports that need an ETA for Malaysia
173 passports. No visa, but you need an online approval before you board.
Albania90 days
Algeria90 days
Andorra30 days
Anguilla90 days
Antigua and Barbuda30 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia30 days
Australia90 days
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan30 days
Bahamas30 days
Bahrain90 days
Barbados30 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize30 days
Benin30 days
Bermuda90 days
Bolivia30 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
Botswana30 days
Brazil90 days
British National (Overseas)90 days
British Virgin Islands90 days
Brunei30 days
Bulgaria90 days
Cambodia30 days
Canada90 days
Cape Verde30 days
Cayman Islands90 days
Chad30 days
Chile30 days
China30 days
Comoros30 days
Costa Rica30 days
Croatia90 days
Cuba90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica30 days
Dominican Republic30 days
Ecuador30 days
Egypt90 days
El Salvador30 days
Estonia90 days
Eswatini30 days
Fiji30 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gabon30 days
Gambia30 days
Georgia30 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada30 days
Guatemala30 days
Guinea30 days
Guyana30 days
Haiti30 days
Honduras30 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
India30 days
Indonesia30 days
Iran14 days
Iraq30 days
Ireland90 days
Italy90 days
Jamaica30 days
Japan90 days
Jordan90 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kenya30 days
Kiribati30 days
Kosovo30 days
Kuwait90 days
Kyrgyzstan90 days
Laos30 days
Latvia90 days
Lebanon90 days
Lesotho30 days
Libya14 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau30 days
Madagascar30 days
Malawi30 days
Maldives90 days
Malta90 days
Marshall Islands30 days
Mauritania30 days
Mauritius30 days
Mexico30 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova30 days
Monaco30 days
Mongolia30 days
Montserrat90 days
Morocco90 days
Namibia30 days
Nauru30 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
Nicaragua30 days
North Macedonia30 days
Norway90 days
Oman90 days
Palau30 days
Palestine30 days
Panama30 days
Papua New Guinea30 days
Paraguay30 days
Peru90 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar90 days
Romania90 days
Russia30 days
Saint Helena90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis30 days
Saint Lucia30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
Samoa30 days
San Marino90 days
Sao Tome and Principe30 days
Saudi Arabia90 days
Senegal30 days
Seychelles30 days
Sierra Leone30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Solomon Islands30 days
Somalia30 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea90 days
South Sudan30 days
Spain90 days
Sudan90 days
Suriname30 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Syria90 days
Taiwan30 days
Tajikistan30 days
Tanzania30 days
Thailand30 days
Timor-Leste30 days
Togo30 days
Tonga30 days
Trinidad and Tobago30 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Turkmenistan90 days
Turks and Caicos Islands90 days
Tuvalu30 days
Uganda30 days
Ukraine30 days
United Arab Emirates90 daysUnited Kingdom90 days
United States90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vanuatu30 days
Vatican City30 days
Venezuela30 days
Vietnam30 days
Yemen90 days
Zambia30 days
Zimbabwe30 daysPassports that need an e-visa for Malaysia
30 passports. Apply online and get approved before you travel.
Afghanistan30 days
Angola30 days
Bangladesh30 days
Bhutan30 days
Burkina Faso30 days
Burundi30 days
Cameroon30 days
Central African Republic30 days
Colombia30 days
Djibouti30 days
DR Congo30 days
Equatorial Guinea30 days
Eritrea30 days
Ethiopia30 days
Ghana30 days
Guinea-Bissau30 days
Ivory Coast30 days
Liberia30 days
Mali30 days
Montenegro30 days
Mozambique30 days
Myanmar30 days
Nepal30 days
Niger30 days
Nigeria30 days
Pakistan30 days
Republic of the Congo30 days
Rwanda30 days
Serbia30 days
Sri Lanka30 daysPassports that need a visa for Malaysia
1 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Special permits and unconfirmed entry
2 passports. A special permit is needed, or entry on this passport isn't confirmed. Contact the destination's embassy.
Malaysia visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa. US passport holders can visit Malaysia for up to 90 days, but must fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before they arrive.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa. UK passport holders can visit Malaysia for up to 90 days, but must fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before they arrive.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa. Canada passport holders can visit Malaysia for up to 90 days, but must fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before they arrive.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa. Australia passport holders can visit Malaysia for up to 90 days, but must fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before they arrive.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa. India passport holders can visit Malaysia for up to 30 days, but must fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before they arrive.
How long can you stay in Malaysia without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 30 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
Does Malaysia have an ETA or e-visa?
eVISA / eNTRI (Varies by nationality): Visa-required nationals (e.g. Nigeria). Apply only on the official government site.
How many passports need a visa for Malaysia?
1 passport need a visa arranged before travel, and 30 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Malaysia's official site before you book and again before you fly.