Visa

Malaysia’s passport ranks joint-second globally in 2026, but its 175 Mobility Score combines visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eTA travel access.

Australia is tightening visa rules, but Malaysian students can still bring eligible family members under an ASEAN exemption.

Thailand is trimming visa-free stays for Malaysians back to 30 days, leaving typical holiday and weekend escapes completely unaffected.

While Russia's proposed visa waiver simplifies entry, steep flight costs and limited connectivity may still limit mainstream Malaysian holiday demand.

Malaysia's new 10-year passport removes a major administrative hurdle for citizens planning long-term study, remote work, or lives abroad.

Planning an extended sabbatical or remote work escape? These flexible visa options make long-term travel and living abroad possible.

Canada is easing travel access for eligible Malaysians through a faster eTA system tied to previous travel history.

Malaysians can travel to South Korea without K-ETA until 31 December 2026, but must complete the e-Arrival Card.

From February 2026, Malaysians must obtain a UK ETA before travelling for short, visa-free visits or transiting.

Malaysia’s passport is one of the strongest in the world in 2025. It offers travellers access to 174 destinations without a visa or with a visa on arrival.

Indonesia now requires travellers to complete a digital All Indonesia Arrival Card, streamlining immigration, customs, and health documents into one form.

India is now offering Malaysians a free 30-day, double-entry e-Tourist visa until 2026, making it easier to explore the country’s rich culture and diverse landscapes.

Malaysians applying for US visas must now set their social media profiles to public—part of stricter checks to verify identities and flag suspicious behaviour.

Europe remains high on Malaysian travel wishlists and while visa-free entry remains, two new EU systems, EES and ETIAS, will soon change how you enter and move around.

From 1 May 2025, Thailand will replace paper immigration forms with the mandatory Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) to streamline entry for international travellers.

CIMB Bank celebrates its 100th anniversary with the ‘Kita Bagi Jadi’ campaign, promoting resilience and positivity through community-focused initiatives.

Cambodia now offers visa-free entry for Malaysians and 10 other nations, boosting tourism, and showcasing its rich cultural and natural attractions.

Malaysians will soon need travel authorisation before visiting Japan as part of a new tourism plan to enhance security and manage entry effectively.

Effective June 1st, the visa exemption for Malaysians visiting Thailand extends from 30 days to 60 days.

Looking to visit the land down under? If you’re Malaysian, you may want to plan in advance, starting with your Australian ETA application.

The Philippines is preparing to launch an e-visa system for overseas travellers, which will streamline the visa application procedure and boost tourism.

Starting in 2024, Malaysians will be required to apply for travel permits in order to enter 30 European countries.

The British government intends to introduce the Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme, which requires visitors to apply for approval before travelling to the UK.

To entice tourists to return to Bali and other tourist hotspots, Indonesia proposes to provide a special five-year visa for remote employees and business-leisure travellers.