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Do British citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

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

Malaysia visa fee for British citizens: none for visa-free entry.

British visitors are normally allowed to stay 90 days on arrival. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · 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 British citizens need a visa?
  4. Fee
  5. Processing time
  6. Documents
  7. What changed
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free
StayBritish visitors are normally allowed to stay 90 days on arrival.2Extensions of a social visit are given only on special grounds such as illness or an accident, in person, with evidence and a confirmed onward ticket.5
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 arrivalThe Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is mandatory for British visitors: submit it online within 3 days before arrival and show it with your passport at immigration.4

Do British citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

The Immigration Department of Malaysia does not list the UK among the countries whose nationals need a visa, so British 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

  • British citizens need no visa to enter Malaysia for any purpose, including study or work, so they do not apply for a Visa With Reference (VDR).

    This visa facility application is open to all foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia for the purpose of studying, working, or other purposes, subject to the approval of a Visa With Reference (VDR/eVDR) or Visa Approval Letter (eVAL), EXCEPT for the following countries which do not require a visa for any purpose of entry: ... UNITED KINGDOMImmigration Department of Malaysia · checked

  • British visitors are normally allowed to stay 90 days on arrival.

    You can visit Malaysia without a visa for tourism. You will normally be allowed to stay for 90 days on arrival.UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checked

  • You must be able to show a confirmed return or onward ticket and enough money for your stay.

    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

  • Extensions of a social visit are given only on special grounds such as illness or an accident, in person, with evidence and a confirmed onward 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 British citizens now?

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

How much does a Malaysia visa cost for British citizens?

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. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): entry conditionsgov.uk · checked
  3. Immigration Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia): documents and entry conditionsimi.gov.my · checked
  4. Immigration Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia): documentsimigresen-online.imi.gov.my · checked
  5. Immigration Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia): entry conditionsimi.gov.my · checked
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