Malaysia
Malaysia
At a glance
Malaysia visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Malaysia depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Malaysia, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-23
Visa cost indicative
Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Good to know
- Most visitors must complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival, via the official portal imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac. Singapore nationals and certain categories are exempt.
- Many nationalities (including US, UK, EU and Australia) may enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days; some nationalities require a visa or eVISA via malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
- Passport must be valid at least 6 months on arrival, with proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds.
Been to Malaysia already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Malaysia in →Do you need a visa for Malaysia?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Malaysia — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Malaysia
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 167 countries can currently enter Malaysia visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Malaysia they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Malaysia’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
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Power & plugs
Malaysia runs on 240V with plug types G. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Malaysia uses a single socket type — one Type G adapter and you're set.
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Light & dark
Kuala Lumpur swings from 12-hour winter days to 12 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 19:11.
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