MalaysiaKazakhstan: Visa-free

MalaysiaKazakhstan

Do Malaysia passport holders need a visa for Kazakhstan?

Visa-free

No. Malaysia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Kazakhstan for tourism for stays of up to 30 days within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: new.wpk.kz (checked September 12, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay30 days within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance6,041 km, straight line (~7h 36m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Kazakhstan100 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Kazakhstan passport holders visiting Malaysia: e-Visa.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do Malaysia passport holders need a visa for Kazakhstan?

No. Malaysia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Kazakhstan for tourism for stays of up to 30 days within any 180-day period.

How long can Malaysia citizens stay in Kazakhstan without a visa?

Up to 30 days within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Kazakhstan from Malaysia?

About 6,041 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 36m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstani tenge (KZT).

What is the emergency number in Kazakhstan?

101 / 102 / 103 / 112.

Does Kazakhstan drive on the same side of the road as Malaysia?

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

What time zone is Kazakhstan in?

Almaty (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Astana?

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), about 18 km away.

How many countries can enter Kazakhstan without a visa?

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

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 (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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About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a landlocked country situated primarily in Central Asia, with a portion of its territory extending into Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest, and it has a coastline along the Caspian Sea. The capital is Astana, and the country's largest city and principal cultural and economic center is Almaty, which served as the capital until 1997.

CapitalAstana

RegionCentral Asia

Population20.8M

Area2,724,900 km²

CurrencyKazakhstani tenge (1 USD ≈ 450.27 KZT)

LanguagesKazakh, Russian

Calling code+76, +77

Drives on theright

TimezoneAlmaty (UTC+5)

Nearest airportNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), 18 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 103 / 112

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,692 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2020)

Climate in Astana

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

Monthly climate normals for Astana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-6.2°C	-11.9°C	48mm	77h
February	-3.6°C	-10.4°C	48mm	145h
March	0.9°C	-8.9°C	9mm	279h
April	15.5°C	2.8°C	36mm	313h
May	23.7°C	11.1°C	9mm	426h
June	24.2°C	12.7°C	71mm	382h
July	26.6°C	15.9°C	50mm	422h
August	24.2°C	13.8°C	21mm	357h
September	16.4°C	6.7°C	35mm	266h
October	9°C	-0.2°C	23mm	215h
November	-3.6°C	-9.9°C	46mm	133h
December	-12.6°C	-18.6°C	10mm	131h

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

Kazakhstan is the largest of the states of the former Soviet Union apart from Russia, and it dwarfs the other countries of Central Asia and stretches into Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan is the richest country in the region due to its large oil and natural gas reserves and is also the largest in Central Asia. And while the endless, featureless steppe might repel some visitors the emptiness and mystery of this goliath state keeps many others captivated.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
Rock Mosques and Associated Sacred Sites of Mangystau
Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan
Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
Tamgaly
Western Tian Shan

Upcoming public holidays

October 25, 2026Республика күні

December 16, 2026Тәуелсіздік күні

January 1, 2027Жаңа жыл

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