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Do French citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Passport France
Destination Malaysia

France passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Answer Visa-free 90 days

No visa needed

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

What France 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.

France 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 France passport holders

Malaysia is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the France passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 41 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Armenia Visa-free 180 days
Brunei Visa-free 90 days
China Visa-free 30 days
Georgia Visa-free 360 days
Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Israel Visa-free 90 days
Japan Visa-free 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Kyrgyzstan Visa-free 60 days
Macau Visa-free 90 days
Malaysia Visa-free 90 days
Mongolia Visa-free 30 days

All visa-free countries for the France passport

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

France passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can France passport holders stay in Malaysia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for France?

Malaysia passport holders can enter France without a visa for up to 90 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.