BelgiumMalaysia: e-Visa

BelgiumMalaysia

Do Belgium passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

e-Visa

Yes. Belgium 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.

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 of2026-10-21

Distance10,250 km, straight line (~12h 34m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Malaysia86 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

Visa-free alternatives near Malaysia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Belgium passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Belgium passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

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

How far is Malaysia from Belgium?

About 10,250 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 34m nonstop by air.

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 Belgium?

Malaysia drives on the left, the opposite side to Belgium. 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 Belgium 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 Belgium

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west. Belgium covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.8 million; its population density of 383/km2 (990/sq mi) ranks 22nd in the world and sixth in Europe. The capital and largest metropolitan region is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.

CapitalBrussels

RegionWestern Europe

Population11.9M

Area30,528 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGerman, French, Dutch

Calling code+32

Drives on theright

TimezoneBrussels (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBrussels Airport (BRU), 11 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 112

UNESCO sites17

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,750 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.6M (2020)

Climate in Brussels

Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Brussels, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	3°C	38mm	129h
February	9.8°C	4.2°C	140mm	140h
March	10.4°C	3.1°C	73mm	234h
April	17.6°C	6.2°C	16mm	341h
May	18.9°C	7.7°C	17mm	379h
June	21.6°C	12.8°C	68mm	356h
July	21.3°C	12.8°C	84mm	349h
August	25.4°C	16.2°C	47mm	364h
September	21.1°C	11.9°C	75mm	280h
October	14.1°C	8.9°C	93mm	159h
November	12.1°C	6.2°C	35mm	157h
December	7.5°C	3.2°C	79mm	108h

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

A low-lying country in the Benelux, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe. It marries the historical landmarks for which the continent is famous with spectacular modern architecture and rural idylls. Its capital, Brussels, is home to the headquarters of the European Union.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Belfries of Belgium and France
Béguinages in Flanders
Colonies of Benevolence
Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
Grand-Place
Historic Centre of Brugge
Major Mining Sites of Wallonia
Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta
Marktplein (Sint-Lievens-Houtem)

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

November 11, 2026Wapenstilstand

December 25, 2026Kerstdag

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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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