>Verify the nationality of all foreign employees assigned to Malaysia against the official visa-required list and initiate VDR/eVAL application at least 8 weeks before travel if required.
>Require yellow fever vaccination certificates (ICVP) for all travelers arriving from WHO-listed yellow fever endemic countries — validate authenticity upon arrival.
>Ensure nationals from asterisk-marked countries (e.g., Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria) apply for eVISA via https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my prior to air travel — no visa-on-arrival available.
English Summary
This official Immigration Malaysia document outlines visa requirements by nationality for entry into Malaysia. Key compliance points: Afghanistan nationals require a pre-approved Visa Approval Letter (VAL) for social visits; Indian citizens enjoy visa exemption until 31 December 2026; 29 countries marked with (*) may enter Malaysia by air only; ASEAN nationals (except Myanmar) are exempt from visas for stays under 30 days; Brunei and Singapore citizens are exempt regardless of duration. VDR/eVDR is mandatory for work, study, or long-term purposes—except for the 51 listed visa-exempt countries. Travel documents like EU Laissez-Passer, SPLP, US Re-entry Permits, and Certificates of Identity always require visas. Yellow fever vaccination certificates are mandatory for travelers from WHO-listed risk countries. Foreign employers must verify employee nationality against this list before travel or hiring, apply for eVAL/VDR in advance for expatriate staff, and ensure all eVISA applications meet technical and documentary requirements.
Utama »Main Services»Visa»Visa Requirement by Country Visa Requirement by Country 1. Below are the visa requirements by country Countries required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia (List of involved countries) ***Afghanistan (VDR) Angola* Bangladesh Bhutan Burkina Faso* Burundi* Cameroon* Central African Republic* Colombia Democratic Republic of Congo* Congo Republic* Djibouti* Equatorial Guinea* Eritrea* Ethiopia* Ghana* Guinea-Bissau* India** Ivory Coast (Cote D’ Ivoire)* Liberia* Mali* Montenegro Mozambique* Nepal Nigeria* Niger* Pakistan Rwanda* Serbia Sri Lanka NOTE For countries marked as (*) are allowed to enter Malaysia by air only. India** citizen: visa exempts until 31st December 2026. ***Afghanistan nationals who wish to enter Malaysia for social visit purposes must obtain a visa approval letter before applying for a VTR. Visa is not required for a stay of less than one (1) month for ASEAN nationals except Myanmar. Visas required for duration of stay exceeds (1) month except for Brunei and Singapore nationals. 2. Visa With Reference (VDR) This visa facility application is open to all foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia for the purpose of studying, working, or other purposes, subject to the approval of a Visa With Reference (VDR/eVDR) or Visa Approval Letter (eVAL), EXCEPT for the following countries which do not require a visa for any purpose of entry: NO. COUNTRY 1. SOUTH AFRICA 2. ANTIGUA & BARBUDA 3. AUSTRALIA 4. BAHAMAS 5. BARBADOS 6. BELIZE 7. BOTSWANA 8. BRUNEI 9. CYPRUS 10. DOMINICA 11. FIJI 12. GAMBIA 13. GRENADA 14. GUYANA 15. IRELAND 16. JAMAICA 17. CANADA 18. KENYA 19. KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLAND) 20. LIECHTENSTEIN 21. LESOTHO 22. MALAWI 23. MALDIVES 24. MALTA 25. MAURITIUS 26. NAMIBIA 27. NAURU 28. NETHERLANDS 29. NEW ZEALAND 30. PAPUA NEW GUINEA 31. SAMOA /WESTERN SAMOA 32. SAN MARINO 33. SEYCHELLES 34. SIERRA LEONE 35. SINGAPORE 36. SOLOMON ISLAND 37. ST LUCIA 38. ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES 39. ST. KITTS AND NEVIS 40. SWAZILAND / ESWATINI 41. SWITZERLAND 42. TANZANIA 43. TONGA 44. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 45. TUVALU 46. UGANDA 47. UNITED KINGDOM 48. VANUATU 49. ZAIRE 50. ZAMBIA 51. ZIMBABWE 3. Travel documents that require a visa to enter Malaysia are as follows:Laissez PasserEuropean Union Laissez-Passer (EULP)Administrative and technical staff who are assigned to the Office of the Delegation of the European Union in MalaysiaShort-term officials or staff at the Office of the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia who will be staying for more thank 30 days but less than one yearCertificate of IdentityTitres De VoyagesUS Re-entry Permit For NaturalizationSurat Perjalanan Laksana Pasport (SPLP)Hong Kong (CI/DI)4. Yellow Fever Vaccination CertificateA Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate must be presented upon arrival in Malaysia for travelers from countries at risk of yellow fever infection.The list of countries can be checked through the official website of the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH). Please visit the following link for more information:MOH Website 5. eVISA Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere can I get other information about eVISA?For more information, please visit https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.How can I address problems that arise during the eVISA application?You can address issues related to your eVISA application through the Live Chat Support button on the eVISA portal https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.