Malaysia Passport Ranking 2026

Explore Malaysia passport power with access to 116 visa-free destinations. Ranked #41 globally.

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Rank #41 globally

116

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180

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166

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Visa Requirements for Malaysia Citizens

Detailed visa information for Malaysia passport holders traveling worldwide

Rank	Destination	Visa Type	Duration
#1	United Arab Emirates	Visa Free	30 days
#2	Spain	Visa Free	90 days
#3	Finland	Visa Free	90 days
#4	France	Visa Free	90 days
#5	Sweden	Visa Free	90 days
#6	Belgium	Visa Free	90 days
#7	Germany	Visa Free	90 days
#8	Italy	Visa Free	90 days
#9	Luxembourg	Visa Free	90 days
#10	Netherlands	Visa Free	90 days
#11	Denmark	Visa Free	90 days
#12	Singapore	Visa Free	30 days
#13	Austria	Visa Free	90 days
#14	Portugal	Visa Free	90 days
#15	Norway	Visa Free	90 days
#16	Switzerland	Visa Free	90 days
#17	Greece	Visa Free	90 days
#18	Ireland	Visa Free	90 days
#19	Poland	Visa Free	90 days
#20	South Korea	eTA Required	90 days
#21	Hungary	Visa Free	90 days
#22	Croatia	Visa Free	90 days
#23	Slovakia	Visa Free	90 days
#24	Japan	Visa Free	90 days
#25	Czech Republic	Visa Free	90 days
#26	Estonia	Visa Free	90 days
#27	Australia	eTA Required	90 days
#28	New Zealand	eTA Required	90 days
#29	Malta	Visa Free	90 days
#30	Slovenia	Visa Free	90 days
#31	United Kingdom	eTA Required	90 days
#32	Canada	Visa Required	-
#33	Romania	Visa Free	90 days
#34	Latvia	Visa Free	90 days
#35	Bulgaria	Visa Free	90 days
#36	Cyprus	Visa Free	90 days
#37	Lithuania	Visa Free	90 days
#38	Iceland	Visa Free	90 days
#39	Liechtenstein	Visa Free	90 days
#40	United States	Visa Required	-
#42	Monaco	Visa Free	90 days
#43	Brazil	Visa Free	90 days
#44	Argentina	Visa Free	30 days
#45	Chile	Visa Free	30 days
#46	Hong Kong	Visa Free	90 days
#47	Andorra	Visa Free	90 days
#48	Barbados	Visa Free	180 days
#49	San Marino	Visa Free	90 days
#50	Uruguay	Visa Free	30 days
#51	Israel	Visa Required	-
#52	Brunei	Visa Free	30 days
#53	Bahamas	Visa Free	90 days
#54	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa Free	90 days
#55	Mexico	Visa Free	180 days
#56	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa Free	90 days
#57	Peru	Visa Free	180 days
#58	Seychelles	Visa Free	90 days
#59	Ukraine	Visa Required	-
#60	Vatican	Visa Free	90 days
#61	Antigua and Barbuda	Visa Free	180 days
#62	Costa Rica	Visa Free	30 days
#63	Trinidad and Tobago	Visa Free	90 days
#64	Paraguay	Visa Required	-
#65	Grenada	Visa Free	90 days
#66	Mauritius	Visa Free	90 days
#67	Macao	Visa Free	30 days
#68	Panama	Visa Free	90 days
#69	Saint Lucia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#70	Dominica	Visa Free	180 days
#71	Solomon Islands	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#72	Serbia	Visa Required	-
#73	Guatemala	Visa Free	90 days
#74	Colombia	eVisa	90 days
#75	El Salvador	Visa Free	180 days
#76	Montenegro	Visa Free	90 days
#77	Samoa	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#78	Honduras	Visa Free	90 days
#79	Taiwan	Visa Free	30 days
#80	Tuvalu	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#81	Tonga	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#82	North Macedonia	Visa Free	90 days
#83	Georgia	Visa Free	360 days
#84	Kiribati	Visa Free	90 days
#85	Marshall Islands	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#86	Nicaragua	Visa Free	90 days
#87	Palau	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#88	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa Free	90 days
#89	Micronesia	Visa Free	30 days
#90	Venezuela	Visa Free	90 days
#91	Albania	Visa Free	90 days
#92	Moldova	Visa Free	90 days
#93	Russia	eVisa	90 days
#94	Turkey	Visa Free	90 days
#95	Qatar	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#96	Timor Leste	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#97	South Africa	Visa Free	90 days
#98	Kuwait	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#99	Belize	Visa Free	90 days
#100	Jamaica	Visa Free	90 days
#101	Maldives	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#102	Saudi Arabia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#103	Fiji	Visa Free	120 days
#104	Ecuador	Visa Free	90 days
#105	Vanuatu	Visa Free	120 days
#106	Guyana	Visa Free	60 days
#107	Kosovo	Visa Free	90 days
#108	Bahrain	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#109	Indonesia	Visa Free	30 days
#110	Thailand	Visa Free	60 days
#111	Oman	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#112	China	Visa Free	30 days
#113	Nauru	Visa Required	-
#114	Belarus	Visa Free	30 days
#115	Papua New Guinea	eTA Required	90 days
#116	Kazakhstan	Visa Free	30 days
#117	Bolivia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#118	Suriname	eTA Required	90 days
#119	Botswana	Visa Free	90 days
#120	Swaziland	Visa Free	30 days
#121	Morocco	Visa Free	90 days
#122	Lesotho	Visa Free	90 days
#123	Namibia	Visa Free	90 days
#124	Dominican Republic	Visa Free	90 days
#125	Mongolia	Visa Free	30 days
#126	Azerbaijan	Visa Free	30 days
#127	Malawi	Visa Free	90 days
#128	Philippines	Visa Free	30 days
#129	Armenia	eVisa	90 days
#130	Ghana	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#131	Tunisia	Visa Free	90 days
#132	Gambia	Visa Free	90 days
#133	Kenya	eTA Required	90 days
#134	Kyrgyzstan	Visa Free	90 days
#135	Tanzania	Visa Free	90 days
#136	Cape Verde	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#137	India	eVisa	90 days
#138	Cuba	Visa Free	90 days
#139	Zambia	Visa Free	90 days
#140	Uganda	Visa Free	180 days
#141	Senegal	Visa Free	90 days
#142	Uzbekistan	Visa Free	30 days
#143	Rwanda	Visa Free	30 days
#144	Sierra Leone	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#145	Cambodia	Visa Free	30 days
#146	Benin	eVisa	90 days
#147	Zimbabwe	Visa Free	90 days
#148	Gabon	eVisa	90 days
#149	Tajikistan	Visa Free	30 days
#150	Ivory Coast	eTA Required	90 days
#151	Sao Tome and Principe	eVisa	90 days
#152	Algeria	Visa Free	90 days
#153	Vietnam	Visa Free	30 days
#154	Burkina Faso	eVisa	90 days
#155	Togo	eVisa	90 days
#156	Guinea	eVisa	90 days
#157	Madagascar	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#158	Niger	Visa Required	-
#159	Mauritania	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#160	Mali	Visa Required	-
#161	Equatorial Guinea	eVisa	90 days
#162	Mozambique	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#163	Bhutan	eVisa	90 days
#164	Turkmenistan	Visa Required	-
#165	Jordan	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#166	Egypt	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#167	Laos	Visa Free	30 days
#168	Angola	Visa Required	-
#169	Guinea Bissau	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#170	Chad	Visa Required	-
#171	Comoros	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#172	Central African Republic	Visa Required	-
#173	Cameroon	eVisa	90 days
#174	Djibouti	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#175	Haiti	Visa Free	90 days
#176	Congo	Visa Required	-
#177	Liberia	Visa Required	-
#178	Burundi	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#179	Myanmar	eVisa	90 days
#180	Sri Lanka	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#181	Nigeria	eVisa	90 days
#182	Ethiopia	eVisa	90 days
#183	Nepal	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#184	Lebanon	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#185	Eritrea	Visa Required	-
#186	North Korea	Visa Required	-
#187	DR Congo	eVisa	90 days
#188	Libya	eVisa	90 days
#189	South Sudan	eVisa	90 days
#190	Iran	Visa Free	14 days
#191	Sudan	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#192	Bangladesh	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#193	Palestine	Visa Free	90 days
#194	Pakistan	eTA Required	90 days
#195	Yemen	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#196	Iraq	eVisa	90 days
#197	Somalia	eVisa	90 days
#198	Afghanistan	Visa Required	-
#199	Syria	Visa on Arrival	30 days

What a Malaysia Passport Means in 2026

The Malaysia passport ranks #41 globally in 2026 with a mobility score of 166. Its holders can travel to 116 destinations without a prior visa, while 180 countries offer easy-access arrangements. That covers roughly 90.9% of the world — 18 countries still require a standard visa for Malaysia citizens. This page lists every destination with its current visa type, duration, and requirements, updated continuously.

Top Visa-Free Destinations for Malaysia Passport Holders

#1 United Arab Emirates #2 Spain #3 Finland #4 France #5 Sweden #6 Belgium #7 Germany #8 Italy

Regional Access Breakdown for Malaysia Passport

Europe

of 46 total

Asia

of 34 total

Middle East

of 14 total

Africa

of 53 total

Americas

of 35 total

Oceania

of 14 total

Passports Similar to Malaysia (Rank #41)

These passports have comparable visa-free access to Malaysia. Useful for understanding where your passport stands globally.

United States

#40 • 116 destinations

Monaco

#42 • 109 destinations

Liechtenstein

#39 • 114 destinations

Brazil

#43 • 112 destinations

Iceland

#38 • 114 destinations

Argentina

#44 • 107 destinations

Lithuania

#37 • 117 destinations

Chile

#45 • 106 destinations

Malaysia Passport Power: Full Breakdown

The Malaysia passport ranks #41 globally in the 2026 mobility index, granting its holders access to 180 of 198 countries (90.9% of the world) without a prior full visa. Here's the complete breakdown by entry type:

Visa-free entry: 116 countries
Visa on arrival: 34 countries
e-Visa: 21 countries
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): 9 countries
Full visa required: 18 countries

Where Can Malaysia Passport Holders Travel Visa-Free — by Region

The Malaysia passport unlocks different levels of access across the six world regions. Here's how it performs globally:

Europe: 44 countries visa-free or easy access
Asia: 31 countries visa-free or easy access
Middle East: 13 countries visa-free or easy access
Africa: 45 countries visa-free or easy access
Americas: 32 countries visa-free or easy access
Oceania: 13 countries visa-free or easy access

Top 20 Visa-Free Destinations for Malaysia Passport

The most popular visa-free or easy-access destinations for Malaysia citizens in 2026, ranked by destination passport strength. Click any country to see detailed entry requirements.

Fast e-Visa Destinations for Malaysia Citizens

Malaysia passport holders can apply online for an e-Visa to the following popular destinations. Processing usually takes 1–7 business days.

South Korea • ETA Australia • ETA New Zealand • ETA United Kingdom • ETA Colombia • E-VISA Russia • E-VISA Papua New Guinea • ETA Suriname • ETA Armenia • E-VISA Kenya • ETA

Longest Visa-Free Stays for Malaysia Passport Holders

These destinations grant Malaysia citizens the longest permitted visa-free or easy-access stay durations — ideal for extended trips, digital nomads, and long-term travel.

Georgia — 360 days
Antigua and Barbuda — 180 days
Barbados — 180 days
Dominica — 180 days
El Salvador — 180 days
Mexico — 180 days
Peru — 180 days
Uganda — 180 days

How Malaysia Compares to Regional Neighbors

Compare Malaysia with other passports from the same region — see who offers the strongest access and what sets Malaysia apart.

Singapore

#12 • 130 destinations

South Korea

#20 • 116 destinations

Japan

#24 • 116 destinations

Hong Kong

#46 • 114 destinations

Brunei

#52 • 103 destinations

Macao

#67 • 93 destinations

Taiwan

#79 • 75 destinations

Georgia

#83 • 80 destinations

Countries Requiring a Full Visa for Malaysia Citizens

Malaysia passport holders must obtain a traditional visa from an embassy or consulate before travelling to the following 18 countries. Always check current requirements with the official embassy.

Canada United States Israel Ukraine Paraguay Serbia Nauru Niger Mali Turkmenistan Angola Chad Central African Republic Congo Liberia Eritrea North Korea Afghanistan

Processing times typically range from 5–30 business days; expedited services may be available at an additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What visa requirements does Malaysia passport holders need to know?

Malaysia passport holders enjoy access to 116 visa-free destinations and 180 countries with easy access policies. This includes visa-free travel, visa-on-arrival options, and electronic travel authorizations (eTA) that can be obtained quickly online.

The Malaysia passport is currently ranked #41 globally, providing excellent travel freedom for its citizens.

How can Malaysia citizens check visa requirements before traveling?

Before traveling, Malaysia citizens should:

Check the visa requirements table above for your specific destination
Verify current requirements with the destination country's embassy or consulate
Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity remaining
Check if you need any health certificates or vaccinations
Consider travel insurance requirements for your destination

What's the difference between visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa for Malaysia travelers?

Visa-free: Malaysia passport holders can enter without any visa for the specified duration.

Visa-on-arrival: You can obtain a visa upon arriving at the destination country's border or airport.

eVisa: An electronic visa that must be applied for and approved online before traveling.

eTA: Electronic Travel Authorization - a simple online approval required before boarding your flight.

Visa required: A traditional visa must be obtained from an embassy or consulate before traveling.

Can visa requirements change for Malaysia passport holders?

Visa requirements can change frequently. It is recommended to check with the nearest embassy or consulate of Malaysia for the most up-to-date information before traveling.

How strong is the Malaysia passport compared to other passports?

The Malaysia passport ranks #41 globally with a mobility score of 166. This ranking is based on:

116 visa-free destinations
34 visa-on-arrival countries
21 eVisa destinations
9 eTA destinations

You can see how Malaysia compares to other countries in our interactive chart above.

How often does Malaysia visa policy for its citizens change?

Visa policies are reviewed regularly. Major changes typically happen after bilateral agreements, elections, or security reviews. We update the Malaysia data at least quarterly from official sources.

In which region does the Malaysia passport grant the strongest access?

Based on current data, the Malaysia passport grants its strongest regional access in Africa with 45 accessible destinations. Review the regional breakdown above for full details.

Can Malaysia passport holders also benefit from a second passport?

Many travellers combine a Malaysia passport with a second citizenship (e.g. EU, Caribbean, or investment-based). A second passport can unlock additional visa-free destinations and reduce travel restrictions. Always verify dual-citizenship rules with Malaysia authorities.

Does visa-free access mean I can work in those countries as a Malaysia citizen?

No. Visa-free entry is strictly for tourism, short business meetings, or transit. A separate work permit or long-stay visa is required to take up employment, study, or reside in any destination.

Are there digital nomad visas available for Malaysia passport holders?

Yes — over 50 countries now offer specific digital nomad visas, many accepting Malaysia citizens. Popular options include Portugal, Estonia, Spain, UAE, Thailand, and Mexico. Requirements usually include proof of remote income and valid health insurance.