Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Passport

United Arab Emirates

Destination

Malaysia

United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do

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

United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates passport holders

Malaysia is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 42 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	90 days
Bahrain	Visa-free	–
Brunei	Visa-free	30 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	90 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	30 days
Iran	Visa-free	15 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	30 days
Jordan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days

All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can United Arab Emirates passport holders stay in Malaysia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Malaysia passport holders can enter the United Arab Emirates 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.