Malaysia Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
Passports should be valid for at least six months after the date of arrival in Malaysia.
Passport Visa Note
Travelers to Malaysia are generally required to fill out a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at least 72 hours before entry.
Visas
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays in Malaysia of up to 90 days.
Visa Note
All visitors must have proof of adequate funds and an onward or return sea or air ticket.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
If travelling to East Malaysia (the states of Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo), passports will be inspected.
Types and Cost
Single-entry visa: £10; multiple-entry visa: £20.
Validity
Single-entry visas: three months from the date of issue; multiple-entry visas: three months to one year from the date of issue with a maximum stay of 30 days per visit. Multiple-entry visas are usually issued to business visitors.
Transit
Foreign nationals continuing to the next destination on the same flight within 24 hours without leaving the airport do not require a visa.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission).
Working days
Visas are usually issued on the day you submit the application.
Sufficient Funds
Visitors requiring a visa need to show bank statements from the previous three months.
Extension of stay
Visitors are usually only allowed to extend their stay in exceptional circumstances.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British High Commission in Malaysia
Telephone: +60 3 2170 2200.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/malaysia
Address: 2 Jalan Binjai, Level 27 Menara Binjai, Kuala Lumpur, 50450,
Opening times:
Mon-Thu 0800-1230 and 1315-1630. Fri 0800-1230.
Embassy of Malaysia in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 572 9700.
Website:
Address: , 3516 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
High Commission of Malaysia in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7235 8033.
Website: http://www.jimlondon.net
Address: , 45-46 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8QT,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1200 (visa submissions) and 1500-1600 (visa collections).
