SyriaMalaysia

Malaysia visa for Syrian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Malaysia admits Syrian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Malaysian citizens travelling to Syria

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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.

Before travelling from Syria 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 Syrian citizens can stay in Malaysia

Syrian citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.

Malaysia’s neighbours for Syrian citizens

Brunei requires Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malaysian citizens travelling to Syria

Syria issues Malaysian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Malaysia admits Syrian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Syrian citizens stay in Malaysia?

Syrian citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days.

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Syria?

Syria issues Malaysian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Syrian citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?

Yes, Syrian citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.