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Do Canadians need a visa for Malaysia?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

No. Canadian passport holders can visit Malaysia visa-free.

Malaysia visa fee for Canadians: none for visa-free entry.

Canadians can stay up to 90 days without a visa; longer stays need an extension from a Malaysian immigration office. Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada · checked

Countries required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia (List of involved countries)Immigration Department of Malaysia

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Immigration Department of MalaysiaVisas only at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.myReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Canadians need a visa?
  4. Fee
  5. Processing time
  6. Documents
  7. What changed
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free
StayCanadians can stay up to 90 days without a visa; longer stays need an extension from a Malaysian immigration office.3Malaysian Immigration extends a visit pass only in special cases such as illness or an accident, with evidence and a confirmed onward or return ticket.4
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNone for visa-free entry
Official processingNothing to apply for
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my
Before arrivalComplete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) and show it with your passport at immigration.2

Do Canadians need a visa for Malaysia?

The Immigration Department of Malaysia does not list Canada among the countries whose nationals need a visa, so Canadian passport holders can visit without a visa.

“Countries required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia (List of involved countries)”

Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Canadians need no visa to enter Malaysia for any purpose: Malaysia lists Canada among the countries that do not require a visa for any purpose of entry.

    EXCEPT for the following countries which do not require a visa for any purpose of entry: NO. COUNTRY ... 17. CANADAImmigration Department of Malaysia · checked

  • You may have to show that you can pay for your stay and that you hold a fixed return or onward ticket.

    Every visitor is also required to prove the financial ability to declare himself in Malaysia along with a fixed return ticket to return to his home country or to another country.Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked

  • Canadians can stay up to 90 days without a visa; longer stays need an extension from a Malaysian immigration office.

    Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 90 days ... For stays of over 90 days, you must apply for an extension at any Malaysian Immigration office.Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada · checked

  • Malaysian Immigration extends a visit pass only in special cases such as illness or an accident, with evidence and a confirmed onward or return ticket.

    An Extension may be given on Special consideration e.g. due to illness, accident, war in home country etc. The visitor must furnish evidence, and also present a confirmed return ticket to their home country or third country.Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked

Fee

Visa-free entry costs nothing.

Processing time

Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free. For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Malaysia visa-free for Canadians now?

Yes. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

How much does a Malaysia visa cost for Canadians?

Visa-free entry costs nothing.

Can I get a Malaysia visa in 7 days?

There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free. The official sources we read state no processing time.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Immigration Department of Malaysia: entry rule and entry conditionsimi.gov.my · checked
  2. Immigration Department of Malaysia (Entry requirements into Malaysia): documents and entry conditionsimi.gov.my · checked
  3. Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca travel advice, last updated 09 October 2026): entry conditions and documentstravel.gc.ca · checked
  4. Immigration Department of Malaysia: entry conditionsimi.gov.my · checked
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