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Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Passport China
Destination Malaysia

China passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.

Answer Visa-free 30 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
30 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What China passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

China is one of 165 passports in the “visa-free” group for Malaysia. See the full Malaysia visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for China passport holders

Malaysia is one of 41 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the China passport, which ranks #48 worldwide with a mobility score of 83. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 29 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Armenia Visa-free 180 days
Azerbaijan Visa-free 30 days
Georgia Visa-free 30 days
Iran Visa-free 21 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free 30 days
Maldives Visa-free 30 days
Palestine Visa-free –
Qatar Visa-free 30 days
Singapore Visa-free 30 days
Thailand Visa-free 60 days
United Arab Emirates Visa-free 30 days

All visa-free countries for the China passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

China passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.

How long can China passport holders stay in Malaysia?

Up to 30 days without a visa.

Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for China?

Malaysia passport holders can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days.

Malaysia visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Malaysia before you book.