How long can Filipinos stay in Malaysia as a visitor?

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

Can Filipinos 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, Filipinos need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Malaysia visa guide for Filipinos.

🇲🇾 Do Filipinos 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. Filipinos do not need a visa for a short visit to Malaysia. Filipino passport holders do not need a visa for Malaysia: as ASEAN nationals they are admitted for social visits of up to 30 days for tourism, visiting family and friends, business meetings and conferences.

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 Filipinos need at the border

There is no visa to apply for and no fee, but every foreign visitor must submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within three days before arrival.

Travelling for business or a conference?

Business and conference visits are covered; bring the host invitation and employment certificate.

Checklist for the trip

Check your passport has 6 months validity and a blank pagePassport valid at least 6 months from your arrival date in Malaysia.
Book a return or onward ticket and your accommodationCarry proof of a return or onward flight and your hotel or host address.
Carry proof of funds for the stayBring a recent bank statement or enough cash and cards; no fixed amount is published.
If travelling for business or a conference: carry an invitation letterBusiness and conference visits are covered; bring the host invitation and employment certificate.
Prepare documents for the Philippine BI departure checkPhilippine BI may ask for return ticket, booking, funds and employment proof on departure.
Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within 3 days of arrivalMDAC is free and can only be filed within the 3 days before arrival.
At immigration, check the 30-day social visit pass stampMaximum stay is 30 days and cannot be converted inside Malaysia.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Filipinos need a visa for Malaysia?: No. Filipinos do not need a visa for a short visit to Malaysia. Filipino passport holders do not need a visa for Malaysia: as ASEAN nationals they are admitted for social visits of up to 30 days for tourism, visiting family and friends, business meetings and conferences.
How long can Filipinos stay in Malaysia as a visitor?: Up to 30 days, without a visa. Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
Can Filipinos attend a conference or business meeting in Malaysia on this entry?: Business and conference visits are covered; bring the host invitation and employment certificate.
Can Filipinos 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, Filipinos need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Malaysia visa guide for Filipinos.

Thinking of staying longer?

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

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