Netherlands
Malaysia
Malaysia visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 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 the Netherlands
MalaysiaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands 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.
Dutch citizens planning a trip to Malaysia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Malaysia
Dutch citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
Brunei and Thailand admit Dutch citizens visa-free.
Malaysian citizens travelling to the Netherlands
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and Malaysia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Malaysia?
Dutch citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Dutch citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, Dutch citizens can enter Malaysia 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.