SomaliaMalaysia

Malaysia visa for Somali citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Somali 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

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Malaysian citizens travelling to Somalia

MalaysiaSomalia Visa-free, 30 days Somalia 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.

Before travelling from Somalia to Malaysia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Somali citizens can stay in Malaysia

Somali citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.

Malaysia’s neighbours for Somali citizens

Brunei requires Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malaysian citizens travelling to Somalia

Somalia admits Malaysian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Somalia and Malaysia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Somali citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.

How long can Somali citizens stay in Malaysia?

Somali citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days.

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Somalia?

Somalia admits Malaysian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Somali citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?

Yes, Somali 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.