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Malaysia visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysia admits British 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 · Confirm at kln.gov.my
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malaysian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 the United Kingdom 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 British citizens can stay in Malaysia
British citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for British citizens
Brunei and Thailand admit British citizens visa-free.
Malaysian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Malaysia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Malaysia?
British citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, British 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.