Sri Lanka
Malaysia
Malaysia visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Malaysia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Malaysia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at slhc.com.my
Which Malaysia visa?
eVISA (Single Entry Visa via MyVISA)
Key facts
- Fee
- MYR 105
- Processing time
- 2 working days according to the government portal.
For the e-Visa, Malaysia’s official sources give a standard fee of MYR 105, and applications are made on malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my. Processing time, as Malaysia states it: 2 working days according to the government portal.
Malaysian missions in Sri Lanka
- High Commission of Malaysia in Colombo
26A/5 Alwis Place Colombo 03 Colombo
Malaysia has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Malaysian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
MalaysiaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Malaysia
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Malaysia is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Malaysia’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Thailand admits Sri Lankan citizens visa-free. Brunei requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malaysian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Malaysian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Malaysia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Malaysia?
Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Malaysian embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Malaysian embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
How much does the Malaysia e-Visa cost?
Malaysia’s official sources give a standard fee of MYR 105 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 2 working days according to the government portal.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Malaysian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Malaysia.
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.