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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Visa-free · 30 days

Citizens of Vatican can visit Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSAug 2026
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Vatican → Malaysia
30days

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Vatican vs Malaysia: passport comparison

Vatican

95

visa-free countries

Global rank: #60 · mobility 148.1

Malaysia

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #41 · mobility 166
83

countries both Vatican and Malaysia can enter visa-free together

Vatican + Malaysia: passport compatibility

73%

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

Where Vatican and Malaysia travel together — by entry type:

83 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
54 access differs

Where Vatican 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 (83)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Argentina30 days#44 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile30 days#45 Costa Rica30 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica21 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong14 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Italy90 days#8 Kazakhstan30 days#116 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan60 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru180 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Swaziland30 days#120 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Taiwan30 days#79 Tajikistan30 days#149 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey90 days#94 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay30 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105

How the entry rule changed: Vatican → Malaysia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Vatican → Malaysia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Vatican passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

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 Vatican goes visa-free

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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 30 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Citizens of Vatican can visit Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Vatican citizens stay in Malaysia without a visa?
Vatican passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Vatican or Malaysia?
The Malaysia passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 95. Global rank: Vatican #60, Malaysia #41.
Where can Vatican and Malaysia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 83 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 Vatican 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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