Immigration

Every visitor entering Malaysia must possess a valid national Passport or recognised Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia. The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia.

You can find detailed information on ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTO MALAYSIA by referring to this link: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/entry-requirement-into-malaysia-en.

Both Sabah and Sarawak retain a certain degree of state-level control of their borders. Every visitor must go through passport control and have their passport stamped on the following occasions:

  • Arriving in Sabah or Sarawak from Peninsular Malaysia or Labuan.
  • Exiting Sabah or Sarawak on the way to Peninsular Malaysia or Labuan.
  • Travelling between Sabah and Sarawak.

Visa requirement

Every visitor who requires a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at the Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country. A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognised travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted.

 

Countries that are required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia:

Afghanistan
Angola*
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Burkina Faso*
Burundi*
Cameroon*
Central African Republic
China
Colombia*
Congo Democratic Republic*
Congo Republic
Djibouti*
Equatorial Guinea*
Eritrea*
Ethiopia*
Ghana*
Guinea-Bissau*
Hong Kong (C.I/D.I)
India
Ivory Coast*
Kosovo
Liberia*
Mali
Montenegro
Mozambique*
Myanmar
Nepal
Nigeria*
Niger*
Pakistan
Rwanda*
Serbia
Sri Lanka

Note:

For the countries marked as ( * ) are allowed to enter Malaysia by air only.
Israel citizen** who wish to enter are required Visa and approval from Ministry Of Home Affairs, Malaysia..
Visa is not required for a stay of less than one (1) month for ASEAN nationals except Myanmar. Visas are required for duration of stay exceeds (1) month except for Brunei and Singapore nationals.

Effective from December 1, 2023, citizens of China and India will enjoy visa-free entry to Malaysia for up to 30 days, with this privilege extending until December 31, 2024. However, they must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), an online pre-arrival form that can be filled out up to three days before the scheduled arrival in Malaysia. Travelers are required to present both a valid passport and a completed MDAC to border officers for validation before proceeding through the immigration counter. Access the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at the following URL: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main.

 

Yellow Fever certificate is required to be produced upon landing in Malaysia for countries as listed below :

Angola
Ethiopia
Senegal
Benin
Gabon
Sierra Leone
Bolivia
Gambia
South Africa
Brazil
Ghana
Sri Lanka
Burkina Faso
Guinea-Bissau
St Kitts & Nevis
Burundi
Kenya
Suriname
Cameroon
Mali
Tanzania
Central African Republic
Niger
Togo
Chad
Nigeria
Uganda
Djibouti
Panama
Venezuela
Ecuador
Peru
Zaire
Guinea
Rwanda
Zambia
Eritrea
Sao Tome & Principe

For details, please visit the Malaysian Immigration Department website.

Arrival/Departure Card (IMM.26)

A visitor is required to complete the Arrival/Departure Card (Imm.26) upon arrival at the gazette entry points. This card is obtainable at any entry point, Malaysian Representative office abroad or travel agencies.

A visitor must present his/her passport together with the duly completed arrival/departure card to the Immigration officer on duty and he/she must ensure that the passport or travel document is endorsed with the appropriate pass before leaving the immigration counter.