Åland IslandsMalaysia: e-Visa

Åland IslandsMalaysia

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

e-Visa

Yes. Finland passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Åland Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Finland passport. See the Finland passport.

Source: malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my (checked September 4, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Malaysia86 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Malaysia passport holders visiting Åland Islands: Visa-free.

Malaysia drives on the left, the opposite side to Åland Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Malaysia

Finland passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Finland passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

Yes. Finland passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

What currency is used in Malaysia?

Malaysian ringgit (MYR).

What is the emergency number in Malaysia?

999.

Does Malaysia drive on the same side of the road as Åland Islands?

Malaysia drives on the left, the opposite side to Åland Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Malaysia in?

Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Kuala Lumpur?

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter Malaysia without a visa?

86 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Malaysia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Finland passport holders visit without a visa instead of Malaysia?

Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Brunei, Laos, Vietnam.

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 Åland Islands

Åland is an autonomous and demilitarised region of Finland. Receiving its autonomy in 1920, it is the smallest region of Finland by both area and population (30,654), constituting 0.51% of Finland's land area and 0.54% of its population. Its official language is Swedish and the capital city is Mariehamn.

RegionNorthern Europe

Area1,580 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesSwedish

Calling code+35818

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Åland Islands

Warmest August, coolest February, driest August, sunniest June.

Monthly climate normals for Åland Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5°C	1.9°C	37mm	95h
February	4°C	0°C	30mm	168h
March	4.4°C	-0.2°C	50mm	247h
April	7.7°C	1.6°C	30mm	356h
May	11.1°C	4.2°C	71mm	414h
June	20.2°C	12.1°C	39mm	471h
July	18.2°C	12.9°C	81mm	433h
August	20.2°C	14.2°C	23mm	420h
September	16.1°C	11.7°C	37mm	272h
October	11.1°C	7.6°C	91mm	157h
November	8.1°C	5.1°C	57mm	98h
December	4.7°C	2.3°C	90mm	13h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea are known for their extensive maritime history, relatively warm and sunny weather compared to the rest of the region, and popular outdoor activities. Although the islands are part of Finland, they form a self-governing autonomous territory. The islands' approximately 30,000 inhabitants (2021) mostly speak a local dialect of Swedish.

Upcoming public holidays

November 7, 2026Alla helgons dag

December 6, 2026Självständighetsdagen

December 24, 2026Julafton

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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 (1 USD ≈ 4.08 MYR)

LanguagesEnglish, Malay

Calling code+60

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKuala Lumpur (UTC+8)

Nearest airportSultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites6

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.3M (2020)

Climate in Kuala Lumpur

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, August, October.

Monthly climate normals for Kuala Lumpur, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.5°C	24.1°C	102mm	314h
February	31.6°C	24.1°C	116mm	297h
March	31.8°C	24.6°C	195mm	312h
April	31.4°C	24.7°C	213mm	282h
May	31°C	25.1°C	226mm	228h
June	30.3°C	24.4°C	210mm	253h
July	30.1°C	23.9°C	336mm	251h
August	30.9°C	24.1°C	133mm	299h
September	30.2°C	23.9°C	302mm	247h
October	30.4°C	24.2°C	186mm	248h
November	29.5°C	23.9°C	389mm	213h
December	29.4°C	23.7°C	227mm	244h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, on the Malay Peninsula, as well as on northern Borneo. The country is one of Asia's tiger economies, having seen great economic and human development during the last several decades. While the capital Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city, deep jungles cover vast swaths of the land, and the offshore islands are home to pristine beaches and some of the world's best scuba diving sites. Malaysia is also a foodie's paradise, with its diverse ethnic groups contributing to an incredibly rich culinary heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor
Gunung Mulu National Park
Kinabalu Park
Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
Niah National Park

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