Malaysia
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysian citizens can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-kualalumpur.mofa.gov.vn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Malaysia
VietnamMalaysia Visa-free, 30 days Malaysia visa for citizens of Vietnam
Travel advice for Vietnam
- 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.
Before travelling from Malaysia to Vietnam, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malaysian citizens can stay in Vietnam
Malaysian citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
Vietnam’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens
China, Laos and Cambodia admit Malaysian citizens visa-free.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Malaysia
Vietnamese citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malaysia and Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Malaysian citizens can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Vietnam?
Malaysian citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 30 days.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Vietnamese citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
Yes, Malaysian citizens can enter Vietnam without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.