Russia
Malaysia
Malaysia visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens can visit Malaysia 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 kln.gov.my
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malaysian citizens travelling to Russia
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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.
Russian 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 Russian citizens can stay in Malaysia
Russian citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Brunei and Thailand admit Russian citizens visa-free.
Malaysian citizens travelling to Russia
Malaysian citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Russian citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Malaysia?
Russian citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Malaysian citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, Russian citizens can enter Malaysia 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.