Malaysia Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 179 destinations open to Malaysia passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Malaysia passport holders can currently enter 124 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 34 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 21. An embassy visa is still required for 18 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Albania90 days
Algeria90 days
Andorra90 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina30 days
AustraliaeTA
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan30 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados180 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei30 days
Bulgaria90 days
Cambodia30 days
Chile30 days
China30 days
Costa Rica30 days
Croatia90 days
Cuba90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czech Republic90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Republic
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji120 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia360 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana60 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Indonesia30 days
Iran14 days
Ireland90 days
Italy90 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Jamaica
Japan90 days
Kazakhstan30 days
KenyaeTA
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan90 days
Laos30 days
Latvia90 days
Lesotho90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macao30 days
Malawi90 days
Malta90 days
Mauritius90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Namibia90 days
Netherlands90 days
New ZealandeTA
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
PakistaneTA
Panama90 days
Papua New GuineaeTA
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa90 days
South KoreaeTA
Spain90 days
Suriname30 days
Swaziland30 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Taiwan30 days
Tajikistan30 days
Tanzania90 days
Thailand30 days
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Uganda180 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
United KingdomeTA
Uruguay30 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vanuatu120 days
Vatican90 days
Venezuela90 days
Vietnam30 days
Zambia90 days
Zimbabwe90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Madagascar
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mozambique
Nepal
Oman
Palau
Qatar
Saint Lucia
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
YemenA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Armenia
Benin
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
DR Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guinea
India
Iraq
Libya
Myanmar
Nigeria
Russia
Sao Tome and Principe
Somalia
South Sudan
TogoApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Angola
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo
Eritrea
Israel
Liberia
Mali
Nauru
Niger
North Korea
Paraguay
Serbia
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United StatesA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Malaysia Passport
Malaysia reaches rank 5, which puts it inside the top tier. Citizens can enter 124 countries without a visa, and total mobility rises to 179 destinations when eTAs, visas on arrival, and e-Visas are included. Europe is the strongest region, with 42 visa-free destinations, and Asia follows closely with 26. Oceania is the lightest region for visa-free access.
The list of open doors is long. France and the Schengen area, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, China, Singapore, and Brazil are all visa-free. The United Kingdom and Australia require an eTA, which is a quick online step. The United States and Canada are the exceptions, as both still require a visa. Access is already broad, so a second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit would add only up to 7 destinations, and residency may suit other goals better.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Malaysia passport holders can enter 124 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 42
Asia 26
Africa 20
North America 20
Oceania 7
How Malaysia Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | #5 | 179 | 123 |
| Iceland | #5 | 179 | 122 |
| Latvia | #5 | 179 | 124 |
| Liechtenstein | #5 | 179 | 121 |
| Lithuania | #5 | 179 | 124 |
 Malaysia | #5 | 179 | 124 |
| Romania | #5 | 179 | 123 |
| Slovenia | #5 | 179 | 125 |
| Cyprus | #6 | 178 | 127 |
| Malta | #6 | 178 | 130 |
| United Kingdom | #6 | 178 | 125 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 4 more destinations than the Malaysia passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Malaysia passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Malaysia passport holders visit without a visa?
Malaysia passport holders can visit 124 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 34 with a visa on arrival and 21 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 179 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Malaysia passport ranking?
The Malaysia passport ranks #5 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 8 other passports, with a mobility score of 179. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Malaysia passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free, up to 90 days. United Kingdom: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Malaysia passport holders?
34 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Malaysia passport holders: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana and 24 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Malaysia passport holders?
Malaysia passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 18 destinations, including United States, Canada, Afghanistan, Angola, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Eritrea and 10 more.
How can a Malaysia passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Malaysia passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+7 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+4 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Grenada CIP (+4 destinations, from USD $249,333, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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