Visa policy of Malaysia

All visitors to Malaysia must: • hold a passport, passport replacing document or a travel document valid for at least 6 months upon arrival; (if applicable). Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) Before entering Malaysia, all travellers, except • citizens of Singapore; and • diplomatic and official passport holders, regardless of nationality; and • residents (Malaysian citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass holders); and • holders of a Bruneian General Certificate of Identity (GCI); and • users of the "Brunei-Malaysia Frequent Travel Facility"; and • holders of a border pass issued by Thailand; and • holders of an Indonesian cross-border travel document (PLB); are required to submit a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online to Malaysia Immigration within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia. However, Malaysian authorities have warned that visitors should be vigilant against fraudulent websites that impersonate the official MDAC website, as such fraudulent websites may lead to scam and personal data breach. The registration for MDAC is completely free of charge. ==Visa policy map==

According to Timatic, holders of passports issued by the following jurisdictions (including all ASEAN member states) can enter Malaysia without a visa for stays up to the duration listed below. 90 days Holders of passports issued by the following jurisdictions are granted visa-free entry to Malaysia for 90 days: According to Timatic, nationals of Brunei and Singapore "may apply to extend their stay upon arrival" in Malaysia. 14 days Holders of passports issued by the following jurisdictions are granted visa-free entry to Malaysia for 14 days: Non-ordinary passports Holders of diplomatic or official / service passports of European Union member states, ASEAN member states, Andorra, Albania (90 days), Algeria (90 days), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus (90 days), Barbados (90 days), Belize (90 days), Botswana, China, Dominican Republic, Georgia, India, Iran (15 days), Jordan (90 days), Kazakhstan, Libya, Monaco, Moldova, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia (90 days), San Marino (90 days), Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, United Kingdom (90 days) and Vatican City do not require a visa for up to 30 days (unless otherwise stated). Eligible international organizations Individuals holding the following travel documents are not required to obtain a visa for visits of 90 days or less when entering Malaysia: • United Nations Passport Holders • Interpol Passport Holders ==Electronic Visa (e-Visa)==

On 1 March 2017, Malaysian government set up a new online application system to accept applications for Electronic Visa (eVISA) and Electronic Travel Registration and Information (ENTRI) to facilitate tourism. eNTRI program is good for Chinese and Indian passport holders and lasts until 31 December 2020 while e-Visa is good for citizens of more countries and is still available so far. E-Visa application also applies to those seeking student or expatriate visas for entering Malaysia, although they must report to immigration authorities upon arrival in Malaysia in order to obtain their immigration passes. Citizens of the following countries can apply for an e-Visa: In addition, holders of Hong Kong Document of Identity for Visa Purposes are eligible for applying e-Visa regardless of their nationality. • Place of application: all countries and territories in the world except Israel, Malaysia and North Korea • As of 22 February 2023, Single Entry Visa (SEV) and Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) applications are now available in Singapore for all nationalities that require an eVISA. • The application website contains IP address detection, applicants out of designated countries (see above) will be blocked from the application. • Fee: varies by nationality and applicant's location • Place of departure: no restrictions • Port of entry and exit: any port of entry • Valid for: 3 months (multiple entries for Indian nationals, single entry for others) • Duration of stay: 30 days for single-entry eVisa holders, 15 or 30 days for multiple-entry e-Visa holders • Visa review: 2 business day after application submitted, visa interview or extra proof materials may be requested ==Direct airside transit==

Nationals of non-visa-exempt countries can transit through Kuala Lumpur International Airport for a maximum of 24 hours in the transit area; however, they are not permitted to switch between the terminals of the airport unless they hold a valid visa. ==Mandatory yellow fever vaccination==

Nationals of the following countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination in order to enter Malaysia: ==Admission restrictions==

• Citizens of Israel are required to obtain visa along with approval from the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs in order to enter Malaysia. In addition, they are banned from participating in Malaysia My Second Home programme. • Citizens of North Korea are visa required since 6 March 2017 due to the diplomatic tensions caused by assassination of Kim Jong-nam. • Citizens of Western Sahara are visa required and may enter by air only. ==Statistics==