Australia passport → Malaysia
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Visa-free entry90 days
Australian passport holders can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Malaysia at a glance
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Currency
- Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
- Languages
- English, Malay
- Calling code
- +60
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
MY2.5°N · 112.5°EPhoto: Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMalaysia for other passports
- AustraliaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days
BangladesheVisa30 days
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepaleVisa30 days
NigeriaeVisa14 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Australian passport holders
- PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
- SingaporeVisa-free90 days
ThailandVisa-free60 days
BruneiVisa on arrival30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
IndonesiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Australian passport holders can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in Malaysia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Australian citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Australia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.