Malaysia: entry, stay and taxes
Data as of 28 Oct 2026
Malaysia. Entry types in this data: 7. Long-stay routes: 4. Tax system: Territorial.
Who can enter and how
| Entry type | Status | Stay | Nationalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-visa | E-visa | 30 days | 29 |
| Visa exemption (30 days) | Visa-free | 30 days | 95 |
| Visa exemption (90 days) | Visa-free | 90 days | 66 |
| Visa exemption (14 days) | Visa-free | 14 days | 3 |
| China mutual visa exemption (30 days) | Visa-free | 30 days · 90 days in 180 days | 1 |
| Temporary visa exemption for India (30 days) | Visa-free | 30 days | 1 |
| Tourist visa (consular) | Embassy visa | – | 23 |
Border rules
- Passport validity on arrival: 6 months
- Arrival card: Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Long-stay routes
Tax residency
- 182 days present, in a calendar year
Sources
- Visa Requirement by Country
- Visa policy of Malaysia
- DE Rantau Pass FAQ v10.0
- Malaysia eVisa guide
- Passport Index dataset (ilyankou, GitHub)
- Visa exemption for short-term social visit for Myanmar passport holders
- China-Malaysia Mutual Visa-Free Agreement Takes Effect Today
- Malaysia extends visa exemption period for India and China nationals