How long can Indians stay in Malaysia as a visitor?

Up to 30 days, without a visa. Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.

Can Indians work in Malaysia on a visitor stay?

No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Indians need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Malaysia visa guide for Indians.

🇲🇾 Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia? (2026)

Tourism, visiting family and friends, conferences and business trips. Facts verified against Malaysia's official pages; see the source at the end.

No. Indians do not need a visa for a short visit to Malaysia. Indian passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days under the visa exemption that the Immigration Department of Malaysia has extended until 31 December 2026.

Quick facts

Entry type: Visa-free entry (30 days)
Maximum stay: up to 30 days
Visa fee: None
Processing time: No application
Paid work: Not allowed
Business or conference: Covered

What Indians need at the border

There is nothing to apply for before travel except the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which every foreign visitor must submit online within three days before arrival.

Travelling for business or a conference?

Business and conference trips are covered; bring the host or organiser invitation.

Checklist for the trip

Confirm the exemption still applies on your travel datesExemption confirmed through 31 December 2026; recheck imi.gov.my for later travel.
Check your passport has 6 months validity and a blank pagePassport valid at least 6 months from the day you enter Malaysia.
Book a return or onward ticket and your accommodationCarry proof of a return or onward flight and a confirmed hotel or host address.
Carry proof of funds for the tripCarry a recent bank statement or sufficient cash and cards; no fixed amount is published.
If travelling for business or a conference: carry an invitation letterBusiness and conference trips are covered; bring the host or organiser invitation.
Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within 3 days of arrivalMDAC is free and can only be filed within 3 days before arrival.
At immigration, check the 30-day social visit pass stampMaximum stay is 30 days; it cannot be extended or converted in Malaysia.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?: No. Indians do not need a visa for a short visit to Malaysia. Indian passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days under the visa exemption that the Immigration Department of Malaysia has extended until 31 December 2026.
How long can Indians stay in Malaysia as a visitor?: Up to 30 days, without a visa. Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
Can Indians attend a conference or business meeting in Malaysia on this entry?: Business and conference trips are covered; bring the host or organiser invitation.
Can Indians work in Malaysia on a visitor stay?: No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Indians need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Malaysia visa guide for Indians.

Thinking of staying longer?

A visitor stay never allows paid work. Indians who want to work, study or settle in Malaysia have 2 main routes, compared in the Malaysia visa guide for Indians.

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Visiting Malaysia from elsewhere

Always confirm entry rules with the official government source. Fees and stay limits change; this guide is general information, not legal advice.