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Malaysia visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysia admits Vietnamese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 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 Vietnam
MalaysiaVietnam Visa-free, 30 days Vietnam 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.
Vietnamese 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Malaysia
Vietnamese citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Brunei, Thailand and Indonesia admit Vietnamese citizens visa-free.
Malaysian citizens travelling to Vietnam
Vietnam admits Malaysian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Vietnam and Malaysia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Malaysia admits Vietnamese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Malaysia?
Vietnamese citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam admits Malaysian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, Vietnamese citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.