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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

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Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Malaysia — applied for online before departure.

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Sri Lanka vs Malaysia: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Malaysia

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #41 · mobility 166
19

countries both Sri Lanka and Malaysia can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Malaysia: passport compatibility

40%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Sri Lanka and Malaysia travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
26 both e-visa / eTA
18 both need a visa
118 access differs

Where Sri Lanka and Malaysia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

✓ Both visa-free (19)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados180 days#48 Dominica180 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Kiribati90 days#84 Lesotho90 days#122 Malawi90 days#127 Micronesia30 days#89 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Tajikistan30 days#149 Thailand60 days#110 Vanuatu120 days#105 Venezuela90 days#90

Only Malaysia is visa-free (97)

AlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaAustriaAzerbaijanBelarusBelgiumBelizeBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaCambodiaChileChinaCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorEstoniaFijiFinlandFranceGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGuatemalaGuyanaHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndonesiaIranIrelandItalyJamaicaJapanKazakhstanKosovoKyrgyzstanLaos+47

Malaysia: good to know

Kuala Lumpur

Capital

Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Currency

Malaysia Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+60

Calling code

G

Power plug

240V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MalawiVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Malaysia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Malaysia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Malaysia?
The Malaysia passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Malaysia #41.
Where can Sri Lanka and Malaysia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Malaysia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sri Lanka and Malaysia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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