Asia
Malaysia visa
Kuala LumpurMalaysia goes by your passport, not your UAE residence. Indian nationals can visit without a visa for up to 30 days until 31 December 2026, and Emiratis and Filipinos need no visa either. Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan passport holders need a Malaysian eVisa from the Immigration Department's official portal before they fly; it cannot be obtained on arrival. Almost every visitor must also file the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within three days before arrival. We check what your passport needs and prepare the eVisa application where one applies.
- Starting price
- From AED 365
- Typical processing
- eVisa usually a few working days
- Typical validity
- Up to 30 days
The price is for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included.
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the issuing government and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all, and whether the online route is open to it.
Document preparation
Your photo, scans and supporting papers are checked against the portal's rules before anything is filed.
Online application
Filed on the official government portal, never a lookalike site, with every answer matching your passport.
Approval and arrival
When the visa comes through, we check it against your passport and remind you of any arrival card to file before you fly.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Malaysia may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Malaysia visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Malaysia
The Langkawi Sky Bridge, a curved walkway hung above the rainforest on Gunung Mat Cincang. Batu Caves outside Kuala Lumpur, with a 272-step climb to the temple cave. Tea estates in the Cameron Highlands, a cool hill station in Pahang. George Town in Penang, a UNESCO-listed port of shophouses, temples and street art. The Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, built of rose-tinted granite on the edge of Putrajaya Lake.
Common questions about Malaysia visas
What should I know before applying for a Malaysia visa from the UAE?
Malaysia goes by your passport, not your UAE residence. Indian nationals can visit without a visa for up to 30 days until 31 December 2026, and Emiratis and Filipinos need no visa either. Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan passport holders need a Malaysian eVisa from the Immigration Department's official portal before they fly; it cannot be obtained on arrival. Almost every visitor must also file the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within three days before arrival. We check what your passport needs and prepare the eVisa application where one applies.
How long does a Malaysia visa take to process?
eVisa usually a few working days. That figure is indicative: the issuing government sets the actual processing time, and it varies with your nationality, the visa type and how busy the season is. We follow the application through to approval and tell you where it stands.
How long is a Malaysia visa valid for?
Up to 30 days. Validity is decided by the issuing government and depends on the visa type you are granted, so it is confirmed on the visa itself rather than at application.
What documents do I need for a Malaysia visa from the UAE?
Most Malaysia applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Malaysia may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Malaysia visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Malaysia visa starts from AED 365, for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Malaysia
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
- Malaysia visa for UAE residentsMalaysia goes by your passport, not your UAE residence. Indians are visa-free until 31 December 2026, Pakistanis need an eVisa, and almost everyone files the free MDAC.Read the guide
- What your UAE residence actually unlocksWhere your residence permit opens doors, and where only your passport counts.Read the guide













