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Malaysia passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Malaysia passport holders can travel to 173 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 134 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival, and 14 with an electronic travel authorisation. 18 more offer an e-visa; 57 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Malaysia passport 18th of 250 worldwide.

134 visa-free
25 on arrival
14 eTA
18 e-visa
57 visa required
#18 global rank

Visa-free

134 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

25 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

14 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

18 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

57 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on Mainland Southeast Asia and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and maritime borders with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the country's national capital, largest city, and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government, while Putrajaya is the federal administrative capital, representing the seat of both the executive branch and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 34 million, it is the world's 43rd-most populous country.

CapitalKuala Lumpur

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population36M

Area330,803 km²

CurrencyMalaysian ringgit

LanguagesEnglish, Malay

Calling code+60

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.3M (2020)

Climate in Kuala Lumpur

Warmest in March, coolest in December, driest in January. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

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