South Korea
Malaysia
Malaysia visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kln.gov.my
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malaysian citizens travelling to South Korea
MalaysiaSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea 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.
For a trip from South Korea to Malaysia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Korean citizens can stay in Malaysia
South Korean citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Brunei and Thailand admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Malaysian citizens travelling to South Korea
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Malaysia?
South Korean citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, South Korean 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.