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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

No. Indian passport holders can visit Malaysia visa-free until 31 Dec 2026.

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

Indian passport holders may stay up to 30 days visa-free, for tourism and social visits only. High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur · checked

India** citizen: visa exempts until 31st December 2026.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 Indians need a visa?
  4. Fee
  5. Processing time
  6. Documents
  7. If you live in the UAE
  8. What changed
  9. FAQ
  10. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free
StayIndian passport holders may stay up to 30 days visa-free, for tourism and social visits only.2
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNone for visa-free entryIf an Indian citizen needs a Malaysian visa, the government fee is RM 50 for a single- or multiple-entry visa (transit visa also RM 50).4
Official processingNothing to apply for
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my
Before arrivalCarry a confirmed return ticket and hotel booking, submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online 3 days before arrival, and have a passport valid at least 6 months.2The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is mandatory for foreign visitors (Indians are not among the exempt groups) and must be submitted within 3 days before arrival.3

Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?

The Immigration Department of Malaysia lists India among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa.

“India** citizen: visa exempts until 31st December 2026.”

Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • The visa exemption for Indian citizens is temporary and runs until 31 December 2026.

    India** citizen: visa exempts until 31st December 2026.Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked

  • Indian passport holders may stay up to 30 days visa-free, for tourism and social visits only.

    the visa-free entry facility which permits Indian passport holders to stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days is granted for tourism and social visits only.High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur · checked

  • Visa-free entry does not allow work: employment needs a work permit or a Visa with Reference (VDR) before travel.

    Indian nationals are strictly advised not to travel to Malaysia for work / employment purpose without work permit or visa with reference (VDR).High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur · checked

Fee

Visa-free entry costs nothing.

  • If an Indian citizen needs a Malaysian visa, the government fee is RM 50 for a single- or multiple-entry visa (transit visa also RM 50).

    Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

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

If you live in the UAE

Indian passport holders living in the UAE: Visa-free (temporary waiver), Up to 30 days. Tourism and social visits only; return ticket and hotel booking. The waiver runs until 31 December 2026 (Immigration Department of Malaysia). Source: High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur, checked . More in our table for UAE residents.

What changed

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

FAQ

Is Malaysia visa-free for Indians now?

Yes, until 31 Dec 2026. Checked on 1 Nov 2026 against the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

How much does a Malaysia visa cost in India?

Visa-free entry costs nothing. If an Indian citizen needs a Malaysian visa, the government fee is RM 50 for a single- or multiple-entry visa (transit visa also RM 50).

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.

Can I enter Malaysia with a UAE residence visa?

Indian passport holders living in the UAE: Visa-free (temporary waiver), Up to 30 days. Tourism and social visits only; return ticket and hotel booking. The waiver runs until 31 December 2026 (Immigration Department of Malaysia).

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. High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India): entry conditions, documents and rules for UAE residentshcikl.gov.in · checked
  3. Immigration Department of Malaysia (Security and Passport Division): documentsimigresen-online.imi.gov.my · checked
  4. Immigration Department of Malaysia: feesimi.gov.my · checked
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