MexicoMalaysia: e-Visa

MexicoMalaysia

Do Mexico passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

e-Visa

Yes. Mexico 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 of2026-10-19

Distance16,630 km, straight line (~20h 4m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Malaysia86 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

Visa-free alternatives near Malaysia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Mexico passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Mexico passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

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

How far is Malaysia from Mexico?

About 16,630 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 4m 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 Mexico?

Malaysia drives on the left, the opposite side to Mexico. 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 Mexico passport holders visit without a visa instead of Malaysia?

Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Philippines.

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 Mexico

Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, bordering the United States of America to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast, while having maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. Mexico covers 1,972,550 km2, and is the thirteenth-largest country in the world by land area. With a population around 131 million as of 2025, Mexico is the tenth-most populous country in the world and is home to the largest number of native Spanish speakers. Mexico City is the capital and largest city in Mexico, which ranks among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.

CapitalMexico City

RegionNorth America

Population131.9M

Area1,964,375 km²

CurrencyMexican peso (1 USD ≈ 18.38 MXN)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+52

Drives on theright

TimezoneMexico City (UTC-6)

Nearest airportMexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites44

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,889 (2025)

Tourist arrivals51.1M (2020)

Climate in Mexico City

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

Monthly climate normals for Mexico City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.2°C	7.3°C	8mm	320h
February	25.6°C	8.8°C	6mm	319h
March	28°C	11.5°C	8mm	355h
April	28.1°C	13.7°C	27mm	349h
May	27°C	12.7°C	36mm	387h
June	26.1°C	13.7°C	88mm	344h
July	24°C	13.4°C	146mm	349h
August	22.7°C	13.1°C	287mm	321h
September	21.8°C	13°C	251mm	288h
October	24.8°C	10.2°C	23mm	342h
November	24.1°C	9.5°C	6mm	313h
December	22.6°C	7.9°C	2mm	333h

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

Mexico is known for its cuisine, art, archaeology, history, pyramids, music, museums, haciendas, 9,600 km of shoreline, superb architecture, weather from snow-capped mountains in the Sierras to rainy jungles in the southeast and desert in the northwest, many golf courses and excellent fishing. Along with Chile, Colombia, and Peru, this once-poor nation is one of the Pacific Pumas, seeing significant economic growth and improved infrastructure during the 21st century.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Calakmul
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Casa de la Corregidora
Casas Grandes
Chichen Itza
Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Ciudad Universitaria
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Upcoming public holidays

November 16, 2026Día de la Revolución

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

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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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