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Do Indian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Passport India
Destination Malaysia

India passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa.

Answer Visa-free

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What India 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.

India 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 India passport holders

Malaysia is one of 27 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the India passport, which ranks #69 worldwide with a mobility score of 58. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 18 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Bhutan Visa-free 14 days
Iran Visa-free 15 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 14 days
Macau Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free –
Nepal Visa-free –
Palestine Visa-free –
Thailand Visa-free 60 days
Cambodia Visa on arrival –
Indonesia Visa on arrival –
Jordan Visa on arrival –
Laos Visa on arrival –

All visa-free countries for the India passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

India passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa.

Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for India?

Malaysia passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

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.