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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Syria citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Syria can visit Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Syria vs Malaysia: passport comparison

Syria

7

visa-free countries

Global rank: #199 · mobility 55.5

Malaysia

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #41 · mobility 166
6

countries both Syria and Malaysia can enter visa-free together

Syria + Malaysia: passport compatibility

31%

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

Where Syria and Malaysia travel together — by entry type:

6 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
18 both need a visa
135 access differs

Where Syria 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 (6)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Dominica21 days#70 Haiti90 days#175 Iran14 days#190 Micronesia30 days#89 Palestine90 days#193 Seychelles90 days#58

Only Malaysia is visa-free (110)

AlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaCambodiaChileChinaCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorEstoniaFijiFinlandFranceGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGrenadaGuatemalaGuyanaHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndonesiaIrelandItalyJamaicaJapanKazakhstan+60

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 Syria goes visa-free

→ DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → IranVisa-free · 90 days → → MicronesiaVisa-free · 30 days → → PalestineVisa-free · 90 days → → SeychellesVisa-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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Syria citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Citizens of Syria can visit Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Syria citizens stay in Malaysia without a visa?
Syria passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Syria or Malaysia?
The Malaysia passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 7. Global rank: Syria #199, Malaysia #41.
Where can Syria and Malaysia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Syria 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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