Malaysia
France
France visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at my.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in Malaysia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,490 | 1,065 | 355 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| 2024 | 1,741 | 1,126 | 592 | 34.4% | 14.9% |
| 2025 | 1,963 | 1,278 | 653 | 33.8% | 17.8% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) received 1,963 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,278. 33.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 34.4%. Applications rose by 13% compared with 2024 (1,741).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 30.8% of the applications lodged in Malaysia that year, from 0.3% at the consulates of Austria to 61.5% at those of the Netherlands. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Malaysia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Malaysia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Malaysia
FranceMalaysia Visa-free, 90 days Malaysia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Malaysia to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malaysian citizens can stay in France
Malaysian citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Malaysian citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit Malaysian citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Malaysia
French citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malaysia and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in France?
Malaysian citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
French citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Malaysian citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.