Do I need a visa to travel to Malaysia?
No, French, Belgian, Swiss and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for a tourist stay of less than 90 days in Malaysia. A free stamp is issued upon arrival, but the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) must be completed online within 3 days before arrival.
Visa-free entry conditions
For tourist stays of less than 90 days, nationals of France, Belgium, Switzerland and Canada benefit from visa exemption. A free stamp is simply affixed to the passport upon arrival in Malaysian territory.
Mandatory formalities
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC): must be filled out online within 3 days before arrival
- Valid passport: valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into Malaysia
- Return or onward ticket: may be requested by authorities upon arrival
Cases requiring a visa
A visa becomes mandatory if:
- The stay exceeds 90 days
- The traveler is not a national of a visa-exempt country
- The purpose of travel is other than tourism (business, studies, work)
Key points to remember
The MDAC procedure is recent and mandatory. Plan to complete it a few days before departure to avoid any issues upon arrival.