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Malaysia tourist visa

Many visitors can enter without a visa. Others need an e-Visa (an online visa) or a visa from a Malaysian diplomatic mission.

Ways to get a Malaysia tourist visa

  1. Visa-free visit for up to 90 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union, European Free Trade Association and Gulf Cooperation Council member states, plus the countries and territories listed here.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

  2. Visa-free visit for up to 30 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, except Myanmar, and the countries and territories listed here.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (88)

  3. Visa-free visit for up to 14 days

    No visa needed

    The 14-day exemption lists Iran, Macau and Myanmar.

    Stay
    Up to 14 days.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  4. Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or official passport

    No visa needed

    Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports from European Union or Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, and the countries and territories listed here.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days, with the exceptions listed in the notes.

  5. Visa-free entry with an international organisation passport

    No visa needed

    Holders of United Nations or Interpol passports.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

  6. Tourist e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of the listed countries, plus holders of a Hong Kong Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, regardless of nationality.

    Stay
    30 days with a single-entry e-Visa; 15 or 30 days with a multiple-entry e-Visa.
    Valid for
    3 months.
    Entries
    Multiple entries for Indian nationals; a single entry for others. Single-entry and multiple-entry applications are also available in Singapore for all nationalities that require an e-Visa.
    Fee
    Varies by nationality and where the applicant applies.
    Processing
    Review takes 2 business days after submission. An interview or extra supporting material may be requested.
    1. Apply through the Malaysia e-Visa website from a permitted location.
    2. Submit the application and any requested supporting material.
    3. Attend an interview if requested.
    Apply on the official website

  7. Visa from a Malaysian diplomatic mission

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa and cannot use the e-Visa route must obtain one from a Malaysian diplomatic mission.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Eligible nationalities can visit without a visa for 14, 30 or 90 days. Some diplomatic, official and international organisation travel documents also qualify.

What to bring

  • A passport, replacement passport document or travel document valid for at least 6 months on arrival.
  • A return ticket.
  • Proof of enough money for the stay.
  • A visa, if required.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate, if required.

Good to know

  • Visitors must have enough money for their stay.
  • Visitors must not be illegal immigrants.
  • Most travellers must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online within the three days before arrival.
  • The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is free. Beware of websites that impersonate its official website.
  • Arrival card exemptions cover Singapore citizens; diplomatic and official passport holders; Malaysian citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders; holders of a Bruneian General Certificate of Identity; users of the Brunei-Malaysia Frequent Travel Facility; Thai border pass holders; and holders of an Indonesian cross-border travel document.
  • Israeli citizens need a visa and approval from Malaysia's Ministry of Home Affairs. North Korean citizens need a visa. Citizens of Western Sahara need a visa and may enter by air only.
  • Macau appears under both the 30-day and 14-day exemptions. A separate exemption note covers holders of a Macao Special Administrative Region Travel Permit, regardless of nationality.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Malaysia?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa. Eligible nationalities can visit without a visa for 14, 30 or 90 days. Some diplomatic, official and international organisation travel documents also qualify.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Malaysia?

There are 7 options: Visa-free visit for up to 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for up to 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for up to 14 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or official passport (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with an international organisation passport (no visa at all); Tourist e-Visa (an online visa); Visa from a Malaysian diplomatic mission (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Malaysia without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all European Union, European Free Trade Association and Gulf Cooperation Council member states, plus the countries and territories listed here. Citizens of Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, except Myanmar, and the countries and territories listed here. The 14-day exemption lists Iran, Macau and Myanmar. Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports from European Union or Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, and the countries and territories listed here. Holders of United Nations or Interpol passports.

Can I apply online for Malaysia?

Yes: Tourist e-Visa. Citizens of the listed countries, plus holders of a Hong Kong Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, regardless of nationality.

How long can I stay on a Malaysia tourist visa?

14, 30 or 90 days, depending on nationality and travel document.

What documents do I need for a Malaysia tourist visa?

A passport, replacement passport document or travel document valid for at least 6 months on arrival.; A return ticket.; Proof of enough money for the stay.; A visa, if required.; A yellow fever vaccination certificate, if required..

What rules do I have to follow on a Malaysia tourist visa?

Visitors must have enough money for their stay. Visitors must not be illegal immigrants. Most travellers must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online within the three days before arrival.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Malaysia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Malaysia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Malaysia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Malaysia tourist visa rules?

On Malaysia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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