Laos
Malaysia
Malaysia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Lao citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kln.gov.my
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malaysian citizens travelling to Laos
MalaysiaLaos Visa-free, 30 days Laos visa for citizens of Malaysia
Travel advice for Malaysia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Laos to Malaysia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Malaysia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 21 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Malaysia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malaysia (updated 16 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Malaysia
Lao citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Brunei, Thailand and Indonesia admit Lao citizens visa-free.
Malaysian citizens travelling to Laos
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for Laos, for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Laos and Malaysia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa is needed by Lao citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Lao citizens stay in Malaysia?
Lao citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Laos?
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for Laos, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, Lao citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.