Where Malaysia passport holders can go visa-free
236 countries and territories: visa-free โ 155, electronic travel authorisation โ 5, visa on arrival โ 17, e-visa โ 39, visa required โ 18. Rules change โ check the destination's official website before you travel.
With a Malaysia passport you can enter 160 countries and territories visa-free or with an electronic travel authorisation. In 56 more countries, you get the visa online or at the border.
- Updated 19 October 2026
- 236 countries and territories
- references disagree: 29
By country
Filter by entry type or search by name. โReferences disagreeโ means different sources give different answers โ check the destination's official website.
Visa-free ยท 155
- Albania90 days
- Algeria90 days
- Andorra90 days
- Anguilla90 days
- Antigua and Barbuda180 days
- Argentina30 days
- Aruba90 days
- Austria90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Bahamas90 days
- Barbados180 days
- Belarus30 days
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Must arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport.
- Belgium90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Belize180 days
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All travellers must complete an arrival form and customs declaration.
- Benin30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
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Must have an international vaccination certificate.
- Bermuda180 days
- Bosnia & Herzegovina90 days
- Botswana90 days
- Brazil90 days
- British Virgin Islands180 days
- Brunei30 days
- Bulgaria90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Cambodia30 days
- Caribbean Netherlands90 days
- Cayman Islands180 days
- Chile30 days
- China30 days
- Cook Islands31 days
- Costa Rica90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 30 days
- Croatia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Cuba90 days
- Curaรงao90 days
- Cyprus90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Czechia90 days
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3 months, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (pursuant to the Czech Republic-Malaysia bilateral visa exemption agreement that was concluded before the Czech Republic joined the European Union and the Schengen Area).
- Denmark90 days
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3 months within the past 6 months, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries, but including time spent in other Nordic countries (except Iceland).
- Dominica180 days
- Dominican Republic30 days
- Ecuador90 days
- El Salvador90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- Estonia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Eswatini30 days
- Falkland Islands30 days
- Faroe Islands90 days
- Fiji120 days
- Finland90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- France90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- French Guiana90 days
- French Polynesia90 days
- Gambia90 days
- Georgia365 days
- Germany90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Gibraltar90 days
- Greece90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Greenland90 days
- Grenada90 days
- Guam45 days
- Guatemala90 days
- Guernsey90 days
- Guyana60 days
- Haiti90 days
- Honduras90 days
- Hong Kong90 days
- Hungary90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Iceland90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Indonesia30 days
- Iran14 days
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Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Iran for any reason.
- Iraq30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
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Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Iraq for any reason.
- Ireland90 days
- Isle of Man90 days
- Italy90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Jamaica180 days
- Japan90 days
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Visa not required for visits up to 90 days using the Malaysian biometric passports according of Here.
- Jersey90 days
- Kazakhstan30 days
- Kenya90 days
- Kiribati90 days
- Kosovo90 days
- Kyrgyzstan30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
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30 days within any 60-day period.
- Laos30 days
- Latvia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lesotho90 days
- Libya30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
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According to the e-Visa site, citizens of Malaysia are exempt from visa requirements. According to IATA Timatic a security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities may also be required. IATA also treats the visa exemption as a visa on arrival. Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Libya for any reason.
- Liechtenstein90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lithuania90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Luxembourg90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Macau30 days
- Malawi90 days
- Maldives90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
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Must have hotel reservation.
- Malta90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Mauritius90 days
- Mayotte90 days
- Mexico180 days
- Micronesia30 days
- Moldova90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period.
- Monaco90 days
- Mongolia30 days
- Montenegro90 days
- Montserrat180 days
- Morocco90 days
- Myanmar14 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
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Must arrive at and depart from Yangon (RGN), Mandalay (MDL) or Nay Pyi Taw (NYT) International Airports.
- Namibia90 days
- Netherlands90 days
Details
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- New Caledonia90 days
- Nicaragua90 days
- Niue30 days
- North Macedonia30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Northern Mariana Islands45 days
- Norway90 days
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3 months within the past 6 months, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries, but including time spent in other Nordic countries.
- Oman14 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Palestine
- Panama90 days
- Paraguay30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Peru90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- Philippines30 days
- Pitcairn Islands14 days
- Poland90 days
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90 days within a 180-day period, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (pursuant to the Poland-Malaysia bilateral agreement regulating visa-free traffic that was concluded before Poland joined the European Union and the Schengen Area).
- Portugal90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Qatar90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Rรฉunion90 days
- Romania90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Rwanda30 days
- Saint Helena183 days
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon90 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
- San Marino90 days
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Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Senegal90 days
- Seychelles90 days
- Singapore30 days
- Sint Maarten90 days
- Slovakia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Slovenia90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Somalia30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
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Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Somalia for any reason.
- South Africa90 days
- Spain90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Suriname30 days
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An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
- Sweden90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Switzerland90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Taiwan30 days
- Tajikistan30 days
- Tanzania90 days
- Thailand30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 60 days
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All passengers must complete the Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least 3 days before arrival.
- Timor-Leste30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
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Must hold return / onward ticket.
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia90 days
- Tรผrkiye90 days
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90 days within any 180-day period in Turkiye.
- Uganda90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- United Arab Emirates30 days
- Uruguay30 days
- Uzbekistan30 days
- Vanuatu120 days
- Vatican City90 days
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Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Venezuela90 days
Details
Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Venezuela for any reason.
- Vietnam30 days
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90 days multiple entries e-Visa is also available.
- Wallis and Futuna90 days
- Zambia90 days
- Zimbabwe90 days
Travel authorisation ยท 5
- Australia90 days
Details
3 months on each visit in 12-month period if granted. Travelers may be required to submit additional documents, and the ETA may not be granted within 72 hours.
- New Zealand90 days
Details
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
- South Korea90 days
Details
Malaysian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity. You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
- United Kingdom180 days
Details
ETA UK is valid for 2 years.
Visa on arrival ยท 17
- Bangladesh30 days
Details
Visa fee is US$51.
- Cape Verde30 days
Details
Visa on arrival may applied for via the online platform (EASE) and issued at international airports in Sal, Boa Vista, Sรฃo Vicente or Santiago. Visa fee is approximately 25โ30 EUR. Visitors must pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA) before visiting. The cost is 3,400 CVE (approx. 31 EUR) and can be paid via the online platform (EASE).
- Comoros45 days
- Guinea-Bissau90 days
- Lebanon30 days
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Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport. Must not have Israeli visa or stamp in the passport. Must be in possession of phone number & address to be visited in Lebanon, and a non-refundable onward ticket.
- Liberia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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Travelers must pre-apply for the visa online through a dedicated portal allows them to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia. Currently available only upon arrival at Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia.
- Marshall Islands90 days
- Palau30 days
- Saint Lucia42 days
- Samoa90 days
- Sierra Leone30 days
- Solomon Islands90 days
Details
Visitors may obtain a free permit valid for 3 months within any 1-year period on arrival.
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan90 days
Details
Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Sudan for any reason.
- Tonga31 days
Details
Must have return / onward ticket.
- Tuvalu30 days
- Yemen90 days
Details
Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not travel to Yemen for any reason. Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
E-visa ยท 39
- Afghanistan30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International Airport (KBL). Visitors may apply for an e-Visa in other countries, excluding some countries of residence (include Malaysia). Due to Taliban recaptured Kabul, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan for any reason.
- Angola30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Armenia120 days
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e-Visa may be obtained online prior to departure. Visa on arrival for Malaysian citizens if they provide a valid residence permit or valid visa issued by the EU and Schengen member states, US, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, UK, Canada, Russia, or Japan or a valid residence permit (physical card or sticker) issued by one of the GCC member states.
- Azerbaijan30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 30 days
- Bahrain14 days
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e-Visa may be obtained online prior to departure.
- Bhutan90 days
Details
The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
- Bolivia
Details
Visitors must complete an online application form, but still need to visit the embassy to receive the visa.
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi30 days
- Cameroon
- Chad90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
According to the e-Visa site, citizens of Malaysia are exempt from visa requirements. The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travellers may be denied boarding.
- Colombia
- Cรดte dโIvoire90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
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Must be arriving at Port Bouet Airport and hold an International Certificate of Vaccination. Visa fee is 73 EUR.
- Djibouti90 days
- DR Congo7 days
- Egypt30 days
Details
An e-Visa may also be obtained online prior to departure. Visa on arrival also available for stays longer than 14 days.
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia90 days
Details
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Gabon90 days
Details
According to a document published by the Ministry of foreign affairs of Gabon, citizens of Malaysia are exempt from visa requirements. The change is not reflected in IATA Timatic, so travellers may be denied boarding.
- Ghana90 days
- Guinea90 days
- India30 days
Details
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. Malaysians are exempt from paying the e-Tourist visa fee with double entry from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2026.
- Jordan30 days
Details
Malaysians can obtain a visa for free upon arrival.
- Kuwait90 days
Details
Fee 3 KWD. e-Visa may be obtained online prior to departure.
- Madagascar90 days
Details
For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
- Mauritania30 days
- Mozambique30 days
Details
At Beira (BEW), Nampula (APL), Maputo (MPM), Pemba (POL), Tete (TET) and Vilankulo (VNX). Must have onward ticket.
- Nepal90 days
- Nigeria30 days
- Pakistan90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
- Papua New Guinea60 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
Details
Must arrive through Port Moresby (POM) or Rabaul (RAB) airports.
- Russia16 days
- Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Details
Visa holders issued by USA or a Schengen Member State may enter Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe for stay up to a maximum stay of 15 days.
- Saudi Arabia90 days
- Serbia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
90 days within any 180-day period. Transfers allowed. Valid Schengen, UK, USA, Switzerland or EEA Member State Visa holder may enter Serbia without Serbian tourist visa for a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period, provided visa remains valid for the entire length of stay.
- South Sudan
Details
Obtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry for 350 USD. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to South Sudan for any reason.
- Syria90 days
Details
Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Syria for any reason.
- Togo15 days
Details
Must have return / onward ticket and 3 passport photos.
- Ukraine30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Visa required ยท 18
- American Samoa
- Antarctica
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Canada
Details
Malaysian citizens who have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa can enter Canada solely with an eTA when arriving by air. Malaysia citizens who do receive a visa are normally issued with multiple-entry combination visitor visas (Generally, the validity period is until the passport expiration date, and the maximum period is 10 years), and each entry can stay for a maximum of 6 months (the period of stay is subject to the border immigration officer).
- Central African Republic
- Clipperton Island
- Congo
- Eritrea
- Mali
- Nauru
Details
Application via email to director of immigration office.
- Niger
- Puerto Rico
- South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
- Turkmenistan
Details
10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry. Visitors can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days. When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States
Details
Malaysian citizens who do receive a visa are normally issued with 10-years multiple-entry combination B1 / B2 visas, and each entry can stay for a maximum of 6 months (the period of stay is subject to the border immigration officer).
- United States Virgin Islands
- US Outlying Islands
Entry refused ยท 2
- Israel
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
The Malaysian government only allows travel to Israel for pilgrimage purposes. Confirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.
- North Korea
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Due to safety concerns and in the wake of strained MalaysiaโNorth Korea relations following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the Malaysian government has prohibited all citizens from travelling to North Korea.
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