South Africa
Malaysia
Malaysia visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 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 South Africa
MalaysiaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa 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.
South African 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 South African citizens can stay in Malaysia
South African citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for South African citizens
Thailand admits South African citizens visa-free. Brunei requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malaysian citizens travelling to South Africa
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Malaysia.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
South African citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Malaysia?
South African citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.