Malaysia Visa exemption: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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Malaysia

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S$ 65 .00

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Free (exempt) · e-Visa: Varies by nationality

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Malaysia Visa exemption at a glance

Government visa fee: Free (RM 0)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Immediate on arrival
Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa required?: Indian passport holders for tourism, business meetings, social visits and transit
Arrival card: MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) — mandatory & free within 3 days before arrival; Singapore citizens exempt

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Do you need a visa to Malaysia?

Travellers from 90 days: Singapore, USA, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada and many more. 30 days: many Asian, African & Latin American passports. India & China: 30-day exemption until 31 Dec 2026. can generally enter Malaysia without a visa. Indian passport holders for tourism, business meetings, social visits and transit

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from 90 days: Singapore, USA, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada and many more. 30 days: many Asian, African & Latin American passports. India & China: 30-day exemption until 31 Dec 2026. do not require a visa for Malaysia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Malaysia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — Indian AND Singapore passport holders enter Malaysia visa-FREE (Indians 30 days, extended through 31 Dec 2026). BUT everyone must submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. A formal eVISA exists at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my for those who need it.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Visa exemption

Official fee: Free (RM 0)

Validity: Per entry (policy valid until 31 Dec 2026)
Max stay: 30 days
Time to verify: N/A
Time to approval: Immediate on arrival
Processing time: Immediate on arrival
Where to apply: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

Who needs it: Indian passport holders for tourism, business meetings, social visits and transit

Visa-free: 90 days: Singapore, USA, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada and many more. 30 days: many Asian, African & Latin American passports. India & China: 30-day exemption until 31 Dec 2026.

Required documents

Passport valid at least 6 months
Confirmed return/onward ticket within 30 days
Proof of accommodation
Proof of sufficient funds
Completed MDAC

Arrival card: MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) — mandatory & free within 3 days before arrival; Singapore citizens exempt

Extra charges: Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) mandatory but free

Social visit pass stamped on entry.

Source: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Malaysia eVisa

Official fee: Varies by nationality (approx RM 20 visa fee plus service charge)

Validity: 3 months from issue
Max stay: 30 days
Time to verify: N/A
Time to approval: Approx 3 working days
Processing time: Approx 3 working days
Where to apply: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my

Who needs it: Nationals who require a visa for Malaysia (not needed by visa-exempt Indian/Singapore holders for short tourism)

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months
Passport photo
Return/onward ticket
Proof of accommodation
Proof of funds
Bank statement

Arrival card: MDAC mandatory

Extra charges: Online service/processing charge

eNTRI scheme available for eligible India/China group travel.

Source: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visa-Free Entry (Singapore nationals)

Official fee: Free (RM 0)

Validity: Per entry
Max stay: 30 days
Time to verify: N/A
Time to approval: Immediate on arrival
Processing time: Immediate on arrival
Where to apply: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders (ASEAN)

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months
Return/onward ticket
Completed MDAC

Extra charges: MDAC mandatory but free

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Indian passport holders for tourism, business meetings, social visits and transit

Malaysia visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	e-Visa required	30 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	90 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇨🇳China	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa-free (up to 14 days)	14 days	No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Malaysia visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Malaysia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Malaysia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

No visa is needed — Filipinos can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days.

No visa is needed — Chinese nationals can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days.

The official government fee for the Malaysia eVisa is Varies by nationality (approx RM 20 visa fee plus service charge). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Malaysia eVisa: Approx 3 working days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid 6+ months; Passport photo; Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of funds; Bank statement. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) — mandatory & free within 3 days before arrival; Singapore citizens exempt

No - Singapore citizens (ASEAN) enter visa-free. Only the MDAC is required.

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is a mandatory, completely free online arrival form submitted within 72 hours (at least 3 days) before arrival at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main. It is NOT a visa.

Yes - the official eVISA and eNTRI systems are at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my, but they are only needed by nationalities that require a visa.

The 30-day visa-free social/tourist entry is generally not extendable; you must exit and re-enter or apply for an appropriate visa.

Overstaying can result in fines, detention, deportation and blacklisting; penalties are enforced strictly at departure.

Indian and Singapore travellers transiting are covered by the visa-free policy; airside transit without clearing immigration needs no visa.

Yes - each traveller including children needs a separate MDAC submission and a valid passport.

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