Malaysian passport
As of September 2026, holders of the Malaysian passport enjoy entry to 141 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 53 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Europe. This covers all 29 Schengen area member countries.
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Malaysian passport
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Visa Rules & Access
As of 14 September 2026, Malaysian citizens have Visa on arrival access to 32 countries and territories: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saint Lucia, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Mozambique, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Syria, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, and Yemen.
As of 14 September 2026, Malaysian citizens need a visa for 16 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Angola, Bolivia, Canada, Central African Republic, Congo, Cameroon, Eritrea, Israel, North Korea, Mali, Niger, Nauru, Serbia, Turkmenistan, and United States of America.
As of 14 September 2026, Malaysian citizens can travel visa-free to 133 countries and territories: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Switzerland, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Fiji, Micronesia, France, Grenada, Georgia, Gambia, Guadeloupe, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Honduras, Croatia, Haiti, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Iraq, Iran, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Laos, Liechtenstein, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Saint Martin, North Macedonia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Macau, Martinique, Montserrat, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mexico, Namibia, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Rwanda, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Senegal, Somalia, Suriname, El Salvador, Sint Maarten, Eswatini, Turks and Caicos, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Türkiye, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British), Viet Nam, Vanuatu, Kosovo, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
As of 14 September 2026, Malaysian citizens need an eTA for 8 countries and territories: Australia, United Kingdom, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Latvia, New Zealand, and Seychelles.
As of 14 September 2026, Malaysian citizens can apply for an eVisa for 22 countries and territories: Armenia, Burkina Faso, Bhutan, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d'Ivoire, Colombia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, India, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Russian Federation, South Sudan, Sao Tome and Principe, Chad, Togo, and Ukraine.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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