Embassy
Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Passport
CHN
China
Going to
MYS
Malaysia
No visa needed
Chinese travellers with ordinary or public affairs passports can make approved short visits.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Malaysia.
Ways into Malaysia
Your passport decides whether you need a visa before travel.
Visa not required For your passportChina visa-free visitChinese travellers with ordinary or public affairs passports can make approved short visits.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your total stay over the last 180 days.
- Prepare your arrival form and travel papers.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Confirmed return flight
- Place to stay
- Proof of enough money
- Hotel booking
- Stay no more than 90 days in any 180 days.
- Work, study, living in Malaysia and some other activities need separate approval.
Visa on arrival For your passportLimited visa on arrivalSome Chinese and Indian travellers can get a visa at approved arrival points.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- MYR 200
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check that your route and arrival point qualify.
- Bring your passport, required visa, return ticket and money proof.
- Pay at the arrival visa counter.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Visa for previous country
- Confirmed return ticket
- Proof of enough money
- You cannot extend this stay.
- Check whether the China or India visa-free route suits your trip.
eVisaEntry eVisa after approvalGet this entry visa after approval for study, work or another approved purpose.
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Fee
- MYR 105
- Processing
- 2–7 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Get approval through your sponsor or institution.
- Apply on MYVISA from outside Malaysia, Israel and North Korea.
- Pay and download your approved eVisa.
- Complete your long-stay pass process after arrival.
Documents required
- Visa Approval Letter
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport photo page
- Passport photo
- Place to stay
- Papers for your visa category
- Hotel booking
- Foreign-worker entry eVisas last 90 days; your approved pass sets your stay.
- Processing takes working days; earlier pass approval and extra checks take separate time.
Visa requiredUK travel document visaThis visa route covers people with certain UK travel documents.
How to apply
- Prepare the office's form and required papers.
- Apply in person.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
Sources (39)Last updated 11 November 2026
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- Official eVisa fee components
- Official eVisa FAQ PDF
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- High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi: transit visa
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- Immigration Department: Student Pass
- Immigration Department: Professional Visit Pass
- Immigration Department: foreign workers
- Immigration Department: Long-Term Social Visit Pass
- Immigration Department: Short Term Social Visit Pass
- Expatriate Services Division: Employment Pass
- Revised expatriate salary policy effective 1 June 2026
- Revised expatriate salary policy FAQ
- Expatriate Services Division: Dependant Pass
- Expatriate Services Division: family Long-Term Social Visit Pass
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- Immigration Department: APEC Business Travel Card
- Expatriate Services Division: Investor Pass FAQ
- Immigration Department: Malaysia My Second Home pass issuance
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Coming from China
- Plugs C G MAdapter needed
- MoneyMYR RM
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency999 police
Planning your Malaysia trip
Best time to go: Weather depends on the region. From October to February, heavy rain and flooding affect Borneo and the peninsula's East Coast, while Penang and Langkawi largely escape this monsoon; the milder April-to-October monsoon reverses the pattern.
- Kuala LumpurSee a modern, multicultural capital and the famous Petronas Twin Towers.
- George TownExplore colonial buildings, varied communities and a city known for excellent food.
- MalaccaDiscover several centuries of Malaysia's colonial and imperial history.
- Cameron HighlandsVisit tea plantations and enjoy cooler temperatures.
Scams to watch for in Malaysia
- Taxi meter refusal and inflated faresA driver refuses to use the meter and asks for a much higher fixed fare. In Kuala Lumpur, this is more likely during rush hour or rain. An official taxi stand does not guarantee a fair fare: drivers at Melaka Sentral are also reported to overcharge.
- PickpocketingA thief takes a wallet, phone or other valuable from your pocket or bag. Crowds and the movement of people boarding or leaving transport make this easier.
- Roadside bag snatchingA thief grabs a bag and runs away or escapes on a motorcycle. Motorcycle thieves may drag someone who keeps holding the bag, causing serious injuries.
About Malaysia
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian federation split between the Malay Peninsula and northern Borneo.
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Money
- Malaysian ringgit (RM)
- Languages
- English, Malay
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +60
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Questions
Do chinese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
How long can chinese citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 30 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do malaysian citizens need a visa for China?
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for China. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Malaysia?
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei Cambodia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Malaysia are easier for chinese citizens?
Brunei, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Cambodia, and 3 more let chinese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Malaysia?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Malaysia?
Malaysian ringgit (RM). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Malaysia?
English and Malay.
How strong is the China passport?
It ranks #53 and reaches 84 destinations without applying ahead.
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