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Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Passport Philippines
Destination Malaysia

Philippines 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 Philippines 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.

Philippines 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 Philippines passport holders

Malaysia is one of 36 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Philippines passport, which ranks #62 worldwide with a mobility score of 66. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 24 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Brunei Visa-free 14 days
Cambodia Visa-free –
Hong Kong Visa-free 14 days
Indonesia Visa-free 30 days
Israel Visa-free 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Laos Visa-free 30 days
Macau Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free 30 days
Mongolia Visa-free 21 days
Myanmar Visa-free 14 days
Palestine Visa-free –

All visa-free countries for the Philippines passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

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

How long can Philippines passport holders stay in Malaysia?

Up to 30 days without a visa.

Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Malaysia passport holders can enter the Philippines 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.