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MalaysiaVisit & tourismLast checked October 16, 2026

Social visit eVISA

tourism, family visits, short business trips

Most nationalities can visit Malaysia without a visa for social visits. Nationals of 31 listed countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana and Sri Lanka, must get an eVISA online from the Immigration Department of Malaysia before travel. Indian nationals are temporarily exempt for social visits until 31 December 2026, and Chinese nationals have been visa-free for up to 30 days per entry since 1 September 2026.

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1 entry rule for Malaysia based on recent travel

These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.

Entry restrictions apply to 1 passports for Malaysia

The government has suspended some or all visas for holders of these passports. Exceptions exist; see the source.

  • Israel

Source: Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) media statement, 28 July 2026 - border enforcement on entry of Israeli nationalsSource: RTM (state broadcaster) - Rakyat Israel masuk Malaysia akan diusir segera - PM (15 July 2026)

Visiting Malaysia

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Life in Malaysia

Money

3

Currency

Malaysian Ringgit

MYR

Malaysian Ringgit

Cost of living

33

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

1–30%

Income tax (national)

Sales and Service Tax (SST) 10%

Chargeable income up to MYR 5,000 taxed at 0%; 30% applies above MYR 2 million (YA 2023 onwards).

Official rates, YA 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.0

#69 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Nationals of countries on Malaysia's visa-required list who want to visit for tourism, family visits or short business trips.

Eligibility

  • Check whether you need a visa

    Check the list of 31 nationalities that must get an eVISA for social visits; ASEAN nationals except Myanmar need no visa for stays under one month.

    • Source: IMI 'Visa Requirement by Country' page and MYVISA FAQ
    • MYVISA FAQ last updated 6 October 2026
    • Nationalities not listed can usually enter visa-free
    Official wording

    IMI's 'Visa Requirement by Country' page and the MYVISA FAQ (updated 6 October 2026) list 31 nationalities that must get an eVISA for social visits. ASEAN nationals except Myanmar need no visa for stays under one month. Others not listed can usually enter visa-free.

  • Temporary exemptions

    Some nationalities have temporary visa exemptions or visa-free stays, with different time limits.

    Visa-free stay lengths

    Myanmar, no visavisa-free since 1 October 2025
    14 days
    Myanmar, with visa
    30 days
    Chinese passport holders
    30 days
    • Indian nationals exempt from single-entry social visit visa until 31 December 2026
    • Indian exemption started 1 December 2023
    • Chinese rule covers ordinary and public affairs passports
    • Chinese 30-day rule applies from 1 September 2026
    Official wording

    Indian nationals are exempt from the single-entry social visit visa from 1 December 2023 to 31 December 2026. Myanmar nationals have 14 days visa-free since 1 October 2025 (30 days with a visa). Chinese ordinary and public affairs passport holders have 30 days per entry visa-free from 1 September 2026.

  • Social visit purpose

    The eVISA covers tourism, family visits and short business trips. Employment, study and other purposes use a Visa with Reference (VDR).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementApply from outside Malaysia
  • Document checklistPassport valid 6 months with at least 3 blank pages
  • FeeseVISA processing charge

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  • 9 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 8 steps
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