Malaysia
Canada
Canada visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at malaysia.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Malaysia
- High Commission of Canada in Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Tun Razak 207, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
- Consulate of Canada in Bukit Mertajam
Tingkat Perusahaan 5 3007, 13600 Penang
All missions of Canada in Malaysia
Canada has 2 missions in Malaysia, with its embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Consulates: Bukit Mertajam.
Canadian citizens travelling to Malaysia
CanadaMalaysia Visa-free, 90 days Malaysia visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Malaysian citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malaysian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Malaysian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malaysian citizens apply
In Malaysia, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Kuala Lumpur and the consulate in Bukit Mertajam, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens
The United States requires Malaysian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Malaysia
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Malaysian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Malaysia?
The Canadian embassy in Malaysia is in Kuala Lumpur; there is also a consulate in Bukit Mertajam.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Malaysian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.