for foreigners

a) Visa Entitlement (for foreigners)

 

No.

 

Country

 

WITHOUT VISA

 

VISA WITHOUT REFERENCE

(STICKER/ EVISA)

 

VISA WITH REFERENCE

ON ARRIVAL

 

EXTENSION

ON ARRIVAL

EXTENSION

ON ARRIVAL

EXTENSION

1

Cuba

90 DAYS

-

90 DAYS

60 DAYS

90 DAYS

90 DAYS

2

Bahamas

30 DAYS

30 DAYS

-

-

-

-

3

Dominician Republic

30 DAYS

30 DAYS

-

-

-

-

4

Haiti

30 DAYS

-

60 DAYS

60 DAYS

60 DAYS

120 DAYS

5

Jamaica

30 DAYS

30 DAYS

-

-

-

-

6

Nicaragua

30 DAYS

-

60 DAYS

60 DAYS

60 DAYS

120 DAYS

 

i)    Without visa : 

Permits citizens of certain countries to travel without a visa for a certain period.

ii)   Visa Without Reference (VTR) :

Visa without reference is approved by the Embassy for social, tourist or business visits ONLY.

iii)  Visa With Reference (VDR)      :

Visa with reference is approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia or the Ministry of Home Affairs for the purpose of working, studying or social visits for a stay more than the allowed period under Visa Without Reference.

 

b) Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

  • Kindly be reminded that ALL foreign tourists will be required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which can be access at https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main within 3 days prior arrival to Malaysia
  • Travelers are required to present a valid passport and a completed MDAC to border officers for validation BEFORE proceeding through the immigration counter.  

 

c) Visa Exemption for a period of 30 days for Chinese and Indian Citizens

Kindly be informed that effectively from 1st December 2023, Chinese and Indian Citizens will enjoy visa-free entry to Malaysia up to 30 days. The afforesaid free visa facilities will be valid until 31st December 2026.