Get a Malaysia Visa
Tourist Travel Requirements for a Malaysia Visa for Canadian Citizens
Mandatory Digital Arrival Card Requirement
All travellers to Malaysia are required to apply for a mandatory Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival. The MDAC can be applied for here free of charge.
The following categories of travellers are not required to apply for a digital Entry Card:- Diplomatic and Official passport holders
- Malaysia permanent residents and long term-pass holders
- General Certificate of Identity (GCI) Brunei Darussalam holders
- Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveller Facility holders
- Thailand Border Pass holders
- Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document (PLB) holders
No Visa Required
No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
- Hold a machine-readable passport
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
Business Travel Requirements for a Malaysia Visa for Canadian Citizens
Mandatory Digital Arrival Card Requirement
All travellers to Malaysia are required to apply for a mandatory Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival. The MDAC can be applied for here free of charge.
The following categories of travellers are not required to apply for a digital Entry Card:- Diplomatic and Official passport holders
- Malaysia permanent residents and long term-pass holders
- General Certificate of Identity (GCI) Brunei Darussalam holders
- Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveller Facility holders
- Thailand Border Pass holders
- Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document (PLB) holders
No Visa Required
No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
- Hold a machine-readable passport
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
Malaysia visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my Malaysia visa?
The best time to apply for your Malaysia visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Malaysia visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Malaysia visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx.
